Candlelight Christmas Eve (7:00 pm)

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

Join us for a lovely candlelight service with carols and readings that convey the spirit of Christmas.

Center of Calm

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

Please join us in Spring Hall for a contemplative service reflecting on learning to be a center of calm and peace in a world of chaos. Hosted by the Salish Sea CUUPs (Covenant of UU Pagans) ministry team.

What Gifts Shall We Bring?

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

Our very own Board of Trustees Members will share with us the gifts they bring and receive by serving on the Board. 

Answering the Call to Lead

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

Join the Nominating Committee members as they share their experiences. We will reflect on the importance of leadership development, focusing on developing skills in community building, social justice advocacy, and spiritual guidance, aligning with the core values of the Unitarian Universalist faith.

East Shore’s 75th Anniversary

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

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of East Shore! Filled with music and stories, we will reflect on the past and look forward to another 75 years! Rev. Dr. María Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa will be preaching.

Standing in Solidarity with the Duwamish

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

How can we practice love, explore spirituality, build community and promote justice? Allyship combines all four elements of our mission. This service is dedicated to exploring what allyship requires of us in practice. Come learn about the Duwamish Solidarity Group (DSG), a non-native group of volunteers who support the Duwamish tribe in a spirit of reconciliation and justice. East Shore has invited members of the DSG Outreach group to speak at our service that morning. Immediately after the service, enjoy coffee and snacks together with them as we explore how we might stand in solidarity with the Duwamish.

The Healing Power of Presence

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

Pastoral care is a ministry of presence. People have stories of grief, trauma, loss, confusion, loneliness and depression. There is healing value in speaking these stories out loud when there is a compassionate person to listen with attention, and with the intention to bear witness. Our lay pastoral ministers will listen without judging, offering advice, or trying to fix anything. Having someone tuned in and able to be with you while you sort through your feelings allows you to tap into your own deep wisdom and capacity to heal.

Clara Barton Sisterhood

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

Universalist Clara Barton is best known for her work in organizing nursing services during the Civil War and, later, founding the American Red Cross. She did not start this work until she was over 40. The Clara Barton Sisterhood was created in her name as a way for local women’s groups, congregations, and individuals to honor women aged 80 and over for their contributions to their congregations and communities. The morning's Share the Plate collection will go to Sophia Way. 

Parenting as a Spiritual Practice

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

“If you want to change the world, become an activist. If your goal is inner peace, become a monk. If you wish to know yourself, become a parent.” We often think about meditation, religious rituals, or pilgrimages as spiritual practices. Yet the journey of parenting also offers us opportunities to grow spiritually as we embrace change every day. 

Bring A Friend Sunday

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

The majority of people come to church because a friend invited them. Your friends trust you to bring them to a place where they will be warmly welcomed, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey, or how they identify in terms of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or age. We invite you to bring a friend to church for a celebratory worship service with lots of music and the opportunity to be among the wonderful people of East Shore.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

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

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is the hardest day of the year for trans people and their communities. That is why we gather as a community to honor the lives of transgender people whose lives were taken too soon. We might not have known the individuals who were murdered or took their lives, but we know that these deaths were not their fault, they deserved to live. The vigil will include prayers, contemplative music, lighting candles, and reading the names of those lost this year. 

Mardi Gras

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

Join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras with joyous music and a special shoebox Mardi Gras parade by our RE kiddos. Come and sing along to "When the Saints Go Marching In" and give yourself the gift of joy. In these stressful times, we all need a respite from the news and to embody joy as resistance. 

We Can Do It!

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

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Let us join a worldwide call to acknowledge the discrimination and challenges faced by women, to be in solidarity with all women, including trans women, and to work together to create a more inclusive society.

Persian New Year

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

Come celebrate Nowruz, the Persian festival of the new year at East Shore! 'Nowruz' means 'new day' in Fārsī, and coincides with the spring equinox. This joyous festival has been celebrated for thousands of years, and is celebrated today by millions of people across the world. East Shore musical talent Misha Domirani will bring us his experiences of Nowruz and help lead a festive, musical colorful service! 

How We Hold the Work Matters

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

There’s so much we have to do every day about which we really don’t have much choice. But it may be that our satisfaction in doing all of those things depends on how we hold them. Rev. Eric Kaminetzky will be preaching.