OUUC Weekly Update

Join us each week on Sunday between the worship services for in person Action Hour. Bring your Own Device if possible.

If you didn't make it this week you can still follow through on several of these actions.

We need help with coffee crew for the last two Sundays of February. No one is signed up yet for first service and we are low for second service on 2/16 and 2/23. If you can help serve or clean the kitchen or bring treats to share, please sign up here or talk to Rev. Sara.

Thursday, February 6

5:30 pm

This week the Thursday Dinner menu will be Vegan Sloppy Joes. All are welcome for food and fellowship. If you can help cook, set up, or clean up let Rev. Sara know.

This class is for everyone interested in becoming a member of OUUC or simply interested in learning more about OUUC.

We encourage you to attend as many of the sessions in person as possible, but if you cannot make a session you can catch up here.

The Sewing Ministry will host a monthly Sit & Stitch on the first Thursday of each month. Bring your hand sewing, crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, etc. to work on and enjoy company and conversation! Beginners welcome! At times, there may be quilts to bind, and we may offer workshops, depending on interest.

A Side With Love message provides political education and context for each weekly theme with lessons and inspiration to move through these times.

Each week’s resources will be published on Tuesdays and include the following: A journal practice to reflect and dream to chart a course with clarity and care, a creative/art practice to ground in the beauty and abundance of imagination, a body practice to ground us in resilience and renewal, and a family-friendly, multigenerational activity that builds community as we take action for justice. More information here.

Saturday, February 15

10:30 am

“The urge to pray is universal. We know of no cultures, past or present, in which prayer does not occur. People pray when they are happy and sad, during celebrations and tragedies, at births and deaths, during peace and war, in cathedrals and cars, in poverty and plenty. Prayer, it seems, is in our blood.” (Larry Dossey)

Prayer can be a powerful tool in your own, individual spiritual life and the power of that practice is multiplied when shared with others. In the UU fashion, prayer may be spoken or silent and belief in god or any creed is not a requirement!

Spiritual Care Drop-In

Saturday, February 15

11:30 am

with either Rev. Mary or Rev. Sara

All are welcome to this drop in time for sharing and support. Bring whatever is on your heart and affecting your spirit.

OUUC Book Group

Sunday, February 25

6:30 pm

The February 25th Book Group book is The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science by Seb Falk
(2020). To join the book group, contact Frances Tanaka.

Wednesday, February 19 (weekly through March 12)

6:30 pm

Through interviews and photo portraits, the subjects of this book invite readers into their real lives–their revelations, challenges, joys, and networks of support. From the foreword by transgender activist Jazz Jennings and her mom and fellow activist, Jeanette Jennings, through the resources offered at the book’s end, this Common Read invites UU groups to explore the nature of living authentically and the ways connections among us help us thrive. Register here.

In celebration of Black History Month you will find these books and more in EQUITY LIBRARY, and available for an easy check-out…

*LITTLE LEADERS: bold black women in history
*LITTLE LEGENDS: exceptional black men in history
*HOW WE ARE SMART
*THE COLOR OF LOVE
*I’M A PRETTY LITTLE BLACK GIRL
*THE BOOK OF BLACK HEROS
*MARTIN LUTHER KING
*THE GREEN BOOK

EQUITY LIBRARY is located across from Rev. Mary’s office in the OUUC RE Wing, and open whenever OUUC is open.