This year we gathered, from 15 congregant households’, heartfelt statements sharing why they pledge to QUUF. Here is what they had to say: Jean Walat I joined QUUF about 20 years ago, soon after I landed in Washington state.  I pledge to QUUF because, in the end, this community and what I’ve gained from being … Continue reading Why I Pledge to QUUF

Guest Blog by Katy Taylor As I walk out the door, I begin to move and breathe differently. I slow down, notice my body, start noticing what’s around me. I’m going on a wander, one of the main practices of eco-spirituality workshops I’ve attended and a core part of Wild Church. I let my feet … Continue reading Wild Church and Me

Remember sitting around a campfire at night? The circle of light within a vast ocean of darkness? Remember leaving the fire and how the darkness swallowed you up as you felt your way to your tent to drop into the darkness of sleep? Our bodies were made for darkness just as much as they were … Continue reading Winter Solstice

The holidays can be an especially challenging time for people experiencing grief—whatever the source. Our grief can stem from the death of a person or a beloved pet, loss of our independence, our housing, or a job, or sorrow for our planet. Whatever the root of your grief, know that we all occasionally experience sadness … Continue reading Honoring Grief, Healing Community

Guest Post by Kathy Stevenson In today’s Weekly Update you will find an invitation and sign up for a meeting about “Article 2: Our Principles, Values, and Purpose”. This blog is a historical perspective related to the current proposed draft of Article 2. Introduction: I have been asked why the Article 2 Commission chose to … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist Principles and Article 2

by Teddy Furnandez The other day I was on the phone with my cousin Cubby and as I got deeper into the conversation, I had to paws and consider what a wonderful community you have created and fostered at QUUF.  You don’t have to be smarter than the average bear to see your members are … Continue reading From My Den

Guest Blog by Sarah Walker While striding along on a familiar route on a beautiful sunny day one month ago, I took a fall resulting in some road rash, a sprained ankle and a broken bone in my foot. The treatment has been straight forward – icing, elevation, and protecting my foot with a walking … Continue reading How Can We Care For Our Community?

Guest Blog by Hilary Rosen When we started work as the Healthy Community Team (HCT), we didn’t know each other. We came from different places in the congregation and had divergent viewpoints. One thing we had in common was that we were dedicated to creating a healthy congregation at QUUF, and we knew we had … Continue reading Report from the Healthy Community Team

Guest Blog by Laurie Riley In our congregation, “hearing” each other is a big subject these days. But let’s look at a slightly different aspect of hearing – one which addresses an aspect of ableism. A form of disability, hearing loss is something we should all be considering as we strive to be an inclusive … Continue reading Can You Hear Me?

Guest Blog by Mary Tucker Although I’ve been a UU for 70 years and involved in leadership positions for 50 of those years, I wasn’t aware until recently that our seven Principles and Purposes and six Sources are held in Article 2 of our UUA By-laws. The by-laws stipulate that they be reviewed every 15 … Continue reading Reimagining Unitarian Universalism