Would you like to improve your ability to accomplish positive improvements effectively? Whether you think of yourself as a leader or not, everyone can contribute to change by learning some strategies for working with other people. East Shore has teamed up with Sound Alliance to … read more.
October 2, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims gained
national attention with her first book, “How to Raise an Adult.” You
have an exciting opportunity to participate in an evening with Julie, and Aisha
Hauser, East Shore’s Director of Lifelong Learning. The two women will discuss
talking … read more.
by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer
This fall begins our second year together. I have spent the past twelve months trying to learn people’s names, the church organizational structure and the customary patterns of behavior here and to familiarize myself with the individuals who could be … read more.
by Dennis Fleck, Board President
Corrections
I know what I meant to say, but that doesn’t mean I actually said it. I’m sure that others have had similar issues, especially when speaking in front of a group. At the June Congregational meeting, I referred to Sheridan Botts … read more.
by Nicole Duff, Membership Development Manager
East Shore has recently updated their database, which has a wonderful member experience AND allows us to gather more information. This has been asked for from many teams from the Board, Nominating, and all those teams seeking new members. … read more.
by Louise Wilkinson
I was pretty new to East Shore when I joined the Right Relations Facilitation Team. We had just had a communication skills training in the sanctuary and I wanted to continue learning about listening and interacting in ways that reflect the seven principles. … read more.
by Louise Wilkinson
Your Right Relations Team has held five Community Circles on Saturday mornings, and they have created space for special exploration, connection and opening. Participants have discovered their own deeper thoughts and feelings and seen each other in new and surprising ways. We’re all … read more.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, RE Programs Coordinator
Begins Sunday, September 22
Welcome to East Shore’s Religious Education (RE), Children and Youth (Ages 0-18) programming for September 2019-May 2020!
Visit the RE bulletin boards in the North Room or just outside the Preschool/Nursery room in the Education Building for … read more.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, RE Programs Coordinator
Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior, no matter the age! It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual … read more.
by Eric Lane Barnes, Director of Music
Hello, friends! As September approaches I find myself eagerly anticipating a new season of music and joy. I am filled with gratitude for East Shore—I feel a wonderful sense of home here. We are blessed with an abundance of … read more.
by Amanda Strombom, co-chair
Saturday, November 16, 5:30 pm
As summer comes to a close, one of the most enjoyed traditions at East Shore, our community building auction, is gearing up. While this is a fundraiser for East Shore, it is also one of the best opportunities … read more.
Cooking with Amanda – Cleaning Your Arteries: Wednesday, September 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
Eggs are loaded with cholesterol which clogs up your arteries. We’ll talk about how cholesterol, present in all animal foods, impacts your health, particularly your arteries, and we’ll discuss alternatives … read more.
by Maury Edwards
In August, 31 people were murdered in what is finally being called an act of domestic terrorism. It happened in America, again. This time the toll for the year spikes to over 250. It happened in places I’ve visited enough to put a … read more.
by Jane Sisk
Forterra, a local conservation organization suggested by the Climate Action Team, will receive the Second Sunday/Share the Plate offering on September 8. As Washington State’s local nationally-accredited land trust, for more than 25 years Forterra has worked with tribes and federal, state, … read more.
by Barb Clagett
The Trinkets & Treasures rummage sale was a huge success! While the final numbers are still coming in, we are thrilled to say our dedicated volunteers and donors helped raise around $6,000 for the church’s partnership with Unitarian communities in NE India! The … read more.
