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Hope Grows Here: Mission Fund Drive 2024
We, bearers of the dream, affirm that a new vision of hope is emerging. We pledge to work for that community in which justice will be actively present. We affirm that there is struggle yet ahead. Yet we know that in the struggle is the hope for the future. We affirm...
Welcoming Congregations Banner Defaced
Beloveds, We are so saddened and disappointed to share with you the news of the defacing our Welcoming Congregations banner. Recently, someone cut out the letters LGBTQiA+ from our banner. It is heartbreaking to all of us. We want to take a moment to send special care...
East Shore Unitarian Church Services West of the Lake!
Where? Murano Senior Living Center, 620 Terry Ave. between James and Cherry. They have a large wall TV screen in their first floor card room and Zoom the ESUC services. Valet parking is free when visiting a resident. You will be visiting Betsy Gelb, an ESUC...
New Ways to Support P-Patch
P-Patch now has some new ways for people to make their donations for the produce table. Have you noticed the produce table outside the foyer after services? P-Patch ministry shares fresh veggies and fruits from our campus and home gardens. People make donations for...
Successful Bellevue City Council Candidates Climate & Environmental Forum
East Shore’s Earth & Climate Action Ministry team thanks all six Bellevue City Council candidates—John Stokes, Paul Clark, David Hamilton, Mo Malakoutian, Janice Zahn and Betsi Hummer--for participating in a panel discussion at the Climate & Environmental...
Jacob Johns Brings Indigenous Perspectives to COP28 in Dubai – A Call to Action
Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM) and the Indigenous Connections Team invite you to University Unitarian Church in Seattle and Northlake UU Church in Kirkland for a presentation and Q&A offered by Jacob Johns. Jacob is part of an international effort to...
Lummi House of Tears Carvers Totem Pole Stop at East Shore
On the last day of August, East Shore was again honored to welcome the Lummi House of Tears Carvers. The occasion, the one stop they made in King County, marked the day they set out on their Leonard Peltier Totem Pole Journey to Washington DC where they were scheduled...
Water Communion & Ingathering Potluck
As the seasons change we want to welcome everyone back to East Shore this September! On Sunday, September 10 we will celebrate this community with our annual Water Communion and Ingathering Potluck. At 10:30 a.m., we gather to give thanks for having access to drinking...
Fall Programs for the Family
What a gorgeous summer we have had, full of fun memories outside in nature, and meaning-making inside ourselves and our communities. We've been connecting with a lot of you throughout the summer, building community in summer camp and in RE. We're so proud of our youth...
Music Notes: Join the East Shore Mighty Choir
There are few things more satisfying, enlivening, connecting, grounding and uplifting than singing. This is even more true when singing in a group. Science has shown singing in a group lowers blood pressure, releases endorphins, lowers stress and even strengthens...
2023 Canoe Journey: “Honoring Our Warriors Past and Present”
More than 100 Canoes coming from British Columbia, Oregon, Washington and as far away as Alaska arrived on Alki Beach, Seattle on Sunday, July 30. Present to cheer on the arrival of the Canoe families were hundreds of allies, volunteers and curious observers among...
How Inflation Reduction Act Can Help You Electrify Your Home
Thursday, September 7, 7:00 p.m. East Shore’s Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) wants to share this opportunity on how you might get help electrifying your home—like replace gas furnace with a heat pump or replace fossil fuel appliances—and help cool the...
Open Invitation to come to the Bellevue City Council Candidate Forum at East Shore!
Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. As countries around the world face growing urgency to address climate change and build environmental sustainability, policy makers at all levels of government are considering various policy options. Here in Washington, state...
Congregations for the Homeless Becomes Porchlight
September 29-October 31 In 1993, Congregations For the Homeless began their rotating shelter with churches on the Eastside. East Shore is a founding member of the program. Over the past 30 years, the program has evolved and grown. This year marks a new era with a new...
Trinkets & Treasures a Success
We give heartfelt thanks to the generous donors, to more than 40 hard-working volunteers, to East Shore’s incredibly supportive staff, and to the many shoppers who made our annual Trinkets & Treasures rummage sale the most successful ever! Together we raised more...
COVID Protocols for 2023-2024
As we prepare for the return of the church program year, Water Communion, Salmon Bake and so much more we wanted to update our COVID Policies. The threat of COVID, RSV, and the flu haven’t gone away, so as we come back we also know the timing aligns with the most...
Rev. Jennifer Alviar Wins Disability Justice Sermon Award
East Shore Member Rev. Jennifer Alviar was recently awarded the EqUUal Access Carolyn Cartland Sermon Award for her sermon "The Art of Language to Liberate & Empower," which she preached at East Shore on April 16, 2023. This annual contest highlights...
New East Shore T-Shirts Coming!
The Outreach Team has been working hard to design a new East Shore t-shirt to wear at rallies, marches, East Shore outings, worship, or even just out and about. In the end, we came up with three designs. Big thanks to East Shore member Katherine Fugitt who works at...
“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