‘Tis the season! As the weather is colder and we are spending more time indoors, also gathering with friends and family over the holidays, please remember to care for our community by honoring the VIUU Health Policy: “Members and friends with symptoms of contagious illness are expected to stay home, take care of themselves, and … Continue reading Covid Policy Reminder
There is much to be learned from the theories of human moral, social-emotional and faith development when it comes to understanding one’s capacity for generous behavior. The following stages are described by James Fowler (1940–2015). He was an American theologian who was Professor of Theology and Human Development at Emory University. He was director of both … Continue reading The Developmental Stages of Generosity
(shared by Kim) Dear UU friends, I am writing to you today as a member of the Vashon Friends Worship Group to let any interested UU members know about an event we are hosting on November 11th. Quakers have a long history of advocacy and lobbying for issues related to peacebuilding, human rights, environmental and economic justice … Continue reading Invitation from the Quakers
If you are looking for the materials from the service leader training that Victoria led earlier this month, you can find them here. And here is the recording from this training: Thanks to all who participated!
This week, on October 18, we celebrated International Pronouns Day. According to Pronouns.org, this day “seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. … Continue reading International Pronouns Day
Shared from Ann Lewis… Hello immigrant and refugee advocates, We know there is so much going on in the world today that tears at our hearts and minds. At the same time, we recognize that who represents us in our government matters — even, and sometimes especially — at the local level. Also — we … Continue reading Get Out the Vote Mobile Costume Party
Members of Vashon Island Unitarian Universalists are planning a vigil for the people of Gaza and Israel. It will be held this Friday Oct. 20th at 5:00 pm at Lewis Hall behind the Burton Community Church (up from the Burton Coffee Stand). All are invited. Please bring a candle. If weather permits, we may meet … Continue reading Vigil for the people of Gaza and Israel
Beloveds, I invite you to stop what you are doing if you can and sit with me in the depth of this tragedy. How to reconcile the cost of occupation and of war? How to nuance two very real histories of oppression and violence? I am holding close the words of U.N. Middle East peace … Continue reading Statement from UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
Pete, an enrolled member of the Nisqually tribe, had Pete’s farm, garden and pumpkin patch for years on Dockton Road. He was instrumental in keeping the Village Green a public space. He was a quiet voice for better monitoring of waste water on island. He was a kind and generous man. His memorial service will … Continue reading Pete Svinth Memorial
From Kim, another way to “show true allyship” with tribes: This pivotal two-day event will focus on the protection and preservation of water, orca, and salmon for a stronger and resilient Northwest. More info here
