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From the Minister: Happy Anniversary
April 23rd marks the one year anniversary of my Installation Ceremony as East Shore’s Settled Minister. On this date, I am filled with gratitude for the Blessing of our Shared Ministry. We have shared many joyous moments, celebrated birthdays and Child Dedications,...
East Shore Building Reserve
I am very pleased to report that thanks to some generous donors, the new Building Reserve Fund now has $136,000 of the initial $160,000 goal!!! For anyone who has lived in an Home Owners Association (HOA), you will recognize the purpose of reserve funds. This is a way...
The Women’s Perspective 2024 Retreat: A Great Success!
The 42 women attending the Retreat at Rainbow Lodge declared it a stupendous break from the grind of daily life. At the closing session, appreciations mentioned were the radical welcome, the in-depth personal conversations, the music, the laughter and lazing, and the...
May is AAPI Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we recommend the following books for adults and children that center and honor the stories and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. In response to the continuing escalation in xenophobia and...
Wear Red on May 5
Yes, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th. However, did you know that day is also the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls? Also known as Red Dress Day, May 5th honors the thousands of indigenous women and girls missing or...
Cultivating Connection: Nurturing Our Partnership with the Khasi People
During the month of May, East Shore will celebrate our partnership with the Khasi people, who live in the rain-blessed hills of Meghalaya, India. On May 5th we will dedicate our worship service to the bond that East Shore has with these Unitarian friends. Rev. Morgan...
East Shore Speaks on Climate Action!
The April 21st church service was an Earth Day celebration of the spirit of the earth, our need to collaborate to nourish and sustain her, and a call to action for East Shore to continue our tradition of direct climate action. The Earth and Climate Action team (ECAM)...
Start saving your items for Trinkets and Treasures!
Are you downsizing, organizing or just fed up with clutter? Start now to put aside items for the upcoming Trinkets and Treasures rummage sale that will take place July 18-20th East Shore. All funds raised will go to pay the wonderful teachers at the Friendship School...
East Shore Auction 2024: Blossoming Community Bursting Success!
Anyone who walked into East Shore’s sanctuary from the cherry blossom-filled driveway last Saturday night would have been dazzled by the conviviality and love on display at the ESUC auction, and the blossoming community inside its doors. As a brand-new member, I...
Repairs Completed to Sanctuary
Last year we noticed a sagging support beam outside of the South side of the Sanctuary building. Closer inspection revealed a major section had rotted away over time due to water intrusion, leaving this critical supporting structure vulnerable to collapse. That would...
Campus Aesthetic Team’s April show: From Treasured Textiles, March 24
At the tail end of Women’s History month, we celebrated textiles largely created and loved by women with a kickoff event for our Treasured Textiles gallery show. After church service on Sunday, March 24, East Shore members brought their special textiles to share with...
What is the Right Relations Committee?
We are a Board Committee that works for East Shore’s Board of Trustees and the congregation to improve relationships within the community of East Shore. We do this in a number of ways including the 3 C’s – covenant, communication and conflict resolution. Covenant The...
Dubai to Baku: A Wisdom Keeper Delegation @ UNCOP
The Indigenous Connections Team* invites you to the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 W Marginal Way SW / Seattle) on April 20, 1pm, to hear about the work of the Wisdom Keepers, an international team of indigenous leaders and activists. This is an opportunity for adults and...
Khasi Hills Partnership Will Feature on May 5th Share the Plate
We in the Khasi Hills Ministry Team are excited that East Shore’s partnership with Unitarians in the Northeast of India will be featured at the upcoming Share the Plate event on May 5. Rev. Morgan McLean, who heads the UUA’s international partnership program will...
East Shore Auction 2024: Blossoming Community
Register to bid today!! We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for East Shore’s Auction! You can view the full catalog of items on offer now, and online bidding will open on Saturday March 9th. With over 140 items to choose from, including...
Minister’s Message: The Gift of Aging
Halleluiah by Mary Oliver Everyone should be born into this world happy and loving everything. But in truth it rarely works that way. For myself, I have spent my life clamoring toward it. Halleluiah, anyway I’m not where I started! And have you too been trudging like...
Accessibility Updates
If you’ve looked in the back of the Sanctuary lately you may have noticed some new additions! We welcome and affirm people of all abilities. We have taken the following steps to assure no one is excluded from full participation. If you have specific needs not...
General Assembly Delegates Needed! Represent ESUC
By now you’ve read the Beacon and know GA is in June: The 8th Principle Team is now “Building Beloved Community”, a Board committee, charged with recruiting delegates to GA. East Shore likely will be given 7 slots again. ONE person so far has indicated interest. Being...
“I come to East Shore to be with warm and open hearted people, who care about the world and work to reach out and heal as many people both near and far as possible.” -Amanda Strombom