by Rev. Stephen H. Furrer
As the summer has progressed I’ve been working with the
staff and lay leadership to formalize a congregational Growth Plan. Of course,
growth is always about more than only numbers—growth in spirit, in
appreciation, in a passion for justice, in cultural refinement. There are … read more.
by Nicole Duff, Membership Development Manager
We are bringing back one night a week when we all can gather for a potluck dinner, worship, children and youth care, social activities or meetings. This September we are making this happen: join us for Tuesday nights at East … read more.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, RE Programs Coordinator
Looking for Children’s and Youth Religious Education Program Volunteers
The Children’s Religious Education (RE) Program is an important part of our ESUC community. Providing our children and youth with the opportunity to learn about our UU principles and … read more.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, RE Programs Coordinator
One year ago, East Shore lost a beloved member, a stalwart in local and national faith and justice organizations. Dick Jacke was a member of East Shore, along with his wife, Linda, and son, Teddy, for nearly 40 years. … read more.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, RE Programs Coordinator
Our congregation will host more than 60 participants on Labor Day Weekend during an Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education training. We’ll be getting trained in the Elementary ages, Youth ages, and Adult ages courses. Aisha Hauser and Milly … read more.
For years, Nancy Worsham, a member of East Shore since the 70s, has partnered with Congregations for Kids to host our Back to School Supplies drive. This year, as Nancy as her husband Jerry continue to age and are now living in Seattle, she’s taken … read more.
by Nicole Duff, Membership Development Manager
Are you interested in being involved with the growth of East Shore? Do you have ideas on how to be welcoming or are great at showing people the ropes? The Membership Team is looking for East Shore Members – new … read more.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new sights, but in looking with new eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
This fall, East Shore is offering two Compassionate Communications Workshops with Pam Orbach.
Intro to Compassionate Communication – 6-Week Workshop Series
Mondays, September 9 – … read more.
You may remember that for the Auction Fund-A-Need last
November, our members and friends contributed to a virtual conference room
equipment package. After careful due diligence, over the past months
E-201 was fitted with dual screens, a camera, computer, speaker system and a
dedicated Zoom account. Now, anyone can … read more.
by Kristi Weir
At the request of the Climate Action Ministry (CAM), the East Shore Unitarian Church Board of Trustees voted in June to endorse the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HB763), now being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, this act … read more.
by Marilyn Mayers
This year, Lummi Nation hosted the annual Canoe Journey from July 24-28th. 110 canoes representing indigenous communities from British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, California, and Oregon landed on Lummi shores within hours of each other on July 24th. Days of celebration in … read more.
by Lynn Roesch
Meaningful Movies Bellevue will be starting at East Shore this coming September. It will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except December. All are welcome! The kickoff screening on September 24th will be Princess Angeline, the story of … read more.
People’s Memorial Association will receive the Second Sunday/Share the Plate offering on Sunday, August 11.
People’s Memorial Association is a non-profit group that helps members advocate for and educate themselves around end-of-life planning in Washington. One of the main purposes of this organization is to … read more.
by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer
Daffodil time
is past. This is
summer, summer!
the heart says,
and not even the full of it.
Or so writes the Unitarian poet, William Carlos Williams in “The Ivy Crown.” Yes. This is summer, summer! …and not even the full of … read more.
by Dennis Fleck, Board President
This is my first article after having the honor of being installed as your new Board President. I would like to thank our outgoing Board members, Sara Brannman completing a one-year Trustee term, Lee Dorigan a three-year Trustee term, David Baumgart … read more.
