by Joseph Newman, Caretaker
If you are one of the very busy people, always making plans, rushing around, adjusting your Google calendars, clawing and scratching to add and subtract tasks, work, events, and that all important “me” time into your already, “my waistline was 29”… back … read more.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
Conflict can be an extremely painful and disconnecting experience. It creates an us and a them- a separation that harms everyone. We put on our armor and blame … read more.
I am very pleased to announce that Evelyn Smith has agreed to serve our open Board position through the end of our current church year. Particular thanks to Connie Hirnle and the nominating committee for their support in screening candidates and making recommendations. Welcome Evelyn!
During … read more.
Dear East Shore Community,
I am excited to have a wholehearted “YES” from the Board, the staff and the community to continue the restorative work that has already taken root last year. I am very much looking forward to engaging and supporting healing in the community … read more.
Many of you may have read the January 9th Seattle Times article, “It did not seem right,” describing the organizing effort led by a core group of Issaquah residents to save an area on Cougar Mountain from development. The success of their activism should … read more.
East Shore Unitarian Church Mighty Choir: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.We learn and perform a variety of music from classical choral pieces to contemporary pop standards to movie themes to new Unitarian hymns – and so much more! Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm; … read more.
This January, with the help of East Shore food bank organizer Ryam Hill, the high school youth group harnessed their efforts to collect food bank donations. At the end of each month, Ryam takes donations to the Hopelink food bank, weighs them out, and keeps track … read more.
Registration opens Monday, February 4th, 2019! This weekend is a wonderful experience of community with Unitarians from ESUC and University Unitarian Church based in Seattle. This 30+ year tradition is full of fun and laughter!
Learn about Seabeck here, and when you are ready, … read more.
Happy New Year to the East Shore community! After chilling through the holidays including our lovely Christmas Eve services, there is definitely a feeling of rolling up our sleeves for a very busy first quarter of the new year. The congregational meeting to decide our … read more.
East Shore Unitarian Church Mighty Choir: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
We learn and perform a variety of music from classical choral pieces to contemporary pop standards to movie themes to new Unitarian hymns – and so much more! Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm; … read more.
Among
the ancient Romans, from whom our modern calendar evolved, neither January nor
February existed—at first. Originally, winter—representing the dead time of the
agricultural cycle—was simply “out of time,” and that was that. Folks
essentially hibernated. In other words, they slept a lot, and gathered
together—huddling around their ancient hearths—for … read more.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
East Shore’s Nominating Committee is looking for people who want to serve the church!
Your Nominating Committee for this year includes Connie Hirnle (chair), Martin Cox, Kirstie Lewis, Manny Brown, and Katie Edwards.
We especially need great leaders during this time of … read more.
By Mary Anderson and Louise Wilkinson
We are an enthusiastic, dedicated team with ambitious goals for East Shore. We know that if we build trust and mutual understanding within our community, we can create a church that lives our faith and values, and practices love even … read more.
It’s January! A time to look back on the year just past, and look forward to the year ahead. The Holly House Development Task Force was busy last year, and will be busy in this coming year. Here is a rundown on what happened, … read more.
Are you a welcoming East Shore Member who is willing to share a cup of coffee and some words of advice with new members? If so, the Membership Team is looking for you!
There’s a lot going on at ESUC, and sometimes learning the ropes can … read more.
