by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer
January takes its name from Janus, the Roman god of the doorway. Two-faced, he became the god of beginnings; hence, January. Janus looks backward to the year past and forward to that ahead. In the hope the coming year is … read more.
by Aisha Hauser, Director of Lifelong Learning
Dear East Shore Families and Friends,
I have decided that I will end my tenure at East Shore in June 2020. My national work on anti-racism and curriculum development has been growing and it is time for me to transition … read more.
by Mike Radow, Vice President
The Board wishes to express gratitude for entrusting us with oversight and future planning of the wonderful place. We are honored to serve with loving care. We extend hopes for great happiness and fulfillment of your needs this holiday season. As … read more.
by Ann Fletcher
What is Policy Based Governance anyway? What is the Policy and Governance Committee doing at East Shore? How am I already part of Policy Based Governance? Inquiring minds want to know!
Let’s try a metaphor.
For those of you who follow the sport of curling, … read more.
East Shore’s Nominating Committee is looking for members who want to serve in leadership roles at church in 2020-21. We are on the search for dedicated members interested in serving in Board positions, on the Nominating Committee and other standing committees of the church.
Your … read more.
by David Langrock
The East Shore Outreach Team is forming a New Website Task Force and we could use some folks to help us with all the work!
No website design skills necessary – we will be recruiting and contracting a firm to design and build the … read more.
Community Church Night: Tuesdays, 5:00-9:00 pm
In January, we will bring back our Community Nights! We encourage all members to come and spend time getting to know one another in a casual, fun way. Starting at 5:00 p.m., you’re invited to gather for a potluck dinner. … read more.
January 12: Khasi Hills
Our mission is education for the indigenous Khasi people in the NE of India. We focus our support on Unitarian primary schools that are giving the young people in our partnership communities a good start on their educational journeys. We help … read more.
by Jane Sisk
The Second Sunday Team was heartened to have received 18 suggestions from the congregation for recipients during 2020! Thanks to everyone for the thoughtfulness that went into these suggestions. Only one, Planned Parenthood, had multiple (3) suggestions; and since March will have a … read more.
by Kristi Weir
ECAM (East Shore’s Earth and Climate Action Ministry) provides a focus for all those at East Shore who care about the Earth and our impact on it. Our main focus is to host events and speakers at East Shore to help us all … read more.
by Kristi Weir
The Earth and Climate Action Ministry team in concert with 350/Eastside and East Shore’s Lifelong Learning program sponsored an introductory training to bring anti-racism, climate and other justice activists together. On December 7th, about 60 community members including twelve East Shore members were … read more.
by Kristi Weir
At the request of the Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM), the East Shore Unitarian Church Board of Directors voted in June to endorse the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HB763), now being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives. If … read more.
by Kristi Weir
Dear Editor:
The Winter 2019 issue of UU World featured fine articles on UUs supporting action on climate change by demonstrating with Extinction Rebellion and rallying at the youth-led global climate strike. I’d like to suggest another story of how UUs work on … read more.
Dear East Shore members and
friends,
My favorite of the Christmas carols is actually about the day
after Christmas: Good King Wenceslas. I have always liked it. First of all, as
a child, I liked it because it mentioned my name: “Good King Wenceslas looked
out, On the Feast … read more.
by Beth Wilson
Once again, the East Shore community came together to create a wonderful Auction on Saturday, November 16th. Thank you to all who donated, volunteered, or bid – you made it a successful event! And I, for one, had a fabulous time as I … read more.
