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12700 SE 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98005 United States Get Directions
425-747-3780
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Blessing of the Animals

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony. You are invited to bring your pets so they can receive a blessing (please ensure they are on a leash or in a carrier). If your animal companions have crossed over the rainbow bridge, please bring their photo so we can honor their memory. Bring your favorite stuffed animals or puppets to the Blessing of the Animals for a joyful Stuffy and Puppet Parade at the beginning of worship!

Free Costume Swap

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Costumes, accessories, and Halloweenies, of all sizes – from infant to adult – are accepted. Items should be clean and in good wearable condition! Please bring your own reusable bag! The event is fun and easy – it’s not an exchange program where you must bring in a costume to get one, so all are welcome. Be sure to join us again in costume for our special Trunk or Treat Festival on October 27!

Family & Kid Orientation

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Start growing your village at East Shore Unitarian Church! Join us for our New Families Gathering—an opportunity for families with children to get connected within the church community, whether you’re brand new to the church or have been attending for a while. This is an engaging and informative session designed to introduce families to the vibrant children’s programming at ESUC. Meet fellow families, get to know our dedicated staff, and volunteers, and learn about our ministries for children, youth, and families, our curriculum and activities, and explore how we foster spiritual growth, community, and inclusivity for children of all ages. We’ll provide an overview of our safety protocols and answer any questions you may have. This orientation is a great opportunity for families to connect, understand our mission, and see firsthand how we support your child’s journey in faith and personal development. We look forward to welcoming you and your family! Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided. Join the “Parents of East Shore Unitarian” Group in Realm and stay connected. For more information, contact [email protected].

Event Series YRUU High School Youth

YRUU High School Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

YRUU High School Youth are becoming…. who they want to be in the world. YRUU creates a place for high school students to meet, engage with their values, and contribute to the ESUC vision and mission. High school-age UUs put our faith into action every day by daring to be real, showing acceptance and support, leading with courage, and acting for justice.

Event Series Sacred Stiches

Sacred Stiches

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Are you interested in participating in an arts & crafts group at ESUC? Do you have an unfinished project that you would like to finish while connecting with the community? Do you love to sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, paint, do calligraphy, make jewelry, and more? Would you like to teach or learn these skills? Let’s get together to have fun doing all the things that bring us joy and an opportunity to distress and build community. All ages welcome!

All Ages Game Day

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Join Game Connoisseur David Langrock and Game Fan Nicole Duff for an afternoon of games! We will bring the games, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. You bring your friendly, competitive and/or cooperative spirit! We will have games for all ages, including, but not limited to: Candyland, Apples to Apples, Monopoly, Codenames, Telestrations, Cascadia, and Azul. Come learn a new game, or stick with a classic. Either way you will have a lot of fun! Have a game you love? Bring it and we can learn it! This is an auction item, but there is still room! Please register at esuc.org, we are asking for a $10 per person donation. Children under 4 can attend for free with an adult.

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Indigenous People’s Day

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Join us as we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day and reaffirm our commitment to strengthen our connections with our indigenous neighbors. We recognize the impact of settler colonialism. We lift up indigenous ways of knowing to guide us in building the Beloved Community and practice being in right relationship with Mother Earth and all our relatives.

Event Series Religious Education for Children & Youth

Religious Education for Children & Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

We are committing to raising resilient, confident and compassionate youth and children. We learn and explore together how we can live our values for a more just and equitable world. Our children and youth gather in small, multiage groups with adult guides for worship, rituals, free and structured play, songs, activities and stories to learn about and discover the joy of spirituality, a loving and caring community, and Unitarian Universalism.

Event Series Little UUs

Little UUs

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Little Uu’s Early Learning are creating…new pathways and foundations for their lives. Little Uu’s focus on story, song, and free play, while caring for the basic developmental needs of each child. We offer a fun, nurturing, safe place for your child to learn about values and spiritual practices while experiencing a loving community. We do this through sacred stories, play, crafts, games, music, and more.

Event Series Discovery Year

Discovery Year

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Discovery Year Lower Elementary are discovering…how to create lasting connections. In Lower Elementary, we offer small group learning environments to enrich and continue the faith development that adults experience in the worship service, only its presented in an age-appropriate way. There are interactive stories, song sharing circles, making lasting friendships, experiential learning, and small group experiences to help your children connect with themselves and a nurturing spiritual community.

Event Series Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Stepping Stones Upper Elementary are stepping…into a greater sense of self. In Upper Elementary, we build on our foundations of Unitarian Universalist values with rich and creative learning environments. Children engage in a wide variety of fun games, stories, and activities. Youth develop communication and team-building skills while exploring and discussing individual and community value systems. Connections to Unitarian Universalist traditions and social justice issues will be a foundation for group discussions and projects.

Event Series Youth Exploring Spirituality Jr. Youth

Youth Exploring Spirituality Jr. Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

YES-UU Junior Youth are exploring….their spirituality and community. Junior youth ages 11-14 are invited to join the Youth Exploring Spirituality Youth Group. Youth programs include a variety of curricula to develop a great sense of self and connect with your values in service to yourself and the greater good. Jr. High youth typically participate in Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education and Coming of Age youth development programs. Following Coming of Age, our children are typically members of ESUC and friends are always invited to join.

On Repentance & Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Inspired by the book written by Danya Rutenberg, we gather to continue exploring paths towards healing from painful and unresolved issues. Rooted in traditional Jewish concepts, the book guides us through the five steps towards healing: Naming and owning harm; starting to change/transformation; restitution and accepting consequences; apology; and making different choices.

Event Series Religious Education for Children & Youth

Religious Education for Children & Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

We are committing to raising resilient, confident and compassionate youth and children. We learn and explore together how we can live our values for a more just and equitable world. Our children and youth gather in small, multiage groups with adult guides for worship, rituals, free and structured play, songs, activities and stories to learn about and discover the joy of spirituality, a loving and caring community, and Unitarian Universalism.

Event Series Little UUs

Little UUs

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Little Uu’s Early Learning are creating…new pathways and foundations for their lives. Little Uu’s focus on story, song, and free play, while caring for the basic developmental needs of each child. We offer a fun, nurturing, safe place for your child to learn about values and spiritual practices while experiencing a loving community. We do this through sacred stories, play, crafts, games, music, and more.