Women’s Perspective Walk: Mercer Slough Environmental Center

Off Site WA, United States

Join WP members for a walk and lunch together at Square Lotus in Factoria afterwards. Meet at parking lot at Mercer Slough Environmental Center for a trail walk minutes from ESUC with friends old and new.

Women’s Perspective Movie Night: Nomadland

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

All those who identify as women are invited to a movie night in Spring Hall. Join us as we watch Nomadland. A woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. This film won best picture, best director and best actress at the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.

Women’s Perspective Walk: Kubota Gardens

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are welcomed to join us for a lovely walk in the beautiful Kubota Gardens and optional lunch together post. Meet at parking lot at 10:00 a.m. to meet up with Geri Kenney, who is a loyal volunteer there and will lead us, pointing out special features.

Women’s Perspective Walk: Juanita Bay Park

Off Site WA, United States

Join with new and old friends at a Women's Perspective walk at Juanita Bay Park. Optional no host lunch together afterwards; location to be determined. Boots and umbrellas may come in handy!

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.

Margaret Fuller Tea

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

Women’s Perspective invites all who identify as women to the annual Margaret Fuller Tea. Our speaker for the annual Women’s Perspective Margaret Fuller tea will be our own Carol Sinape who retired from a long career as a nurse practitioner. Did you ever wonder about the different titles of assorted medical practitioners that have developed in modern medicine in America? What is the difference between physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners? How are their training and responsibilities different from other nurses and each other? Women’s roles in practicing medicine have expanded which definitely improved the quality of care for all patients. Carol was in the forefront of changing practices of nursing in America, and practiced in some especially challenging and colorful places.

Women’s Perspective Walk: Issaquah Troll

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are welcomed to join with new and old friends at a Women's Perspective walk to the Issaquah Troll and lunch together in the Issaquah Commons afterwards!

Women’s Perspective Walk: Crossroads

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are welcomed to join with new and old friends at a Women's Perspective walk to the Issaquah Troll and lunch together in the Issaquah Commons afterwards!

Women’s Perspective Walk: Kelsey Creek Park

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are invited to join East Shore friends for a lovely walk in the beautiful Kelsey Creek Park! Meet there (410 130th Place SE, Bellevue) at 10am to stroll and chat. Plan to stay for lunch nearby, restaurant TBD.

Women’s Perspective Walk on the Beach & Lunch on Whidbey Island

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are invited to join us on our first-ever Women’s Perspective day excursion to Whidbey Island! We will meet at East Shore at 8:30 am to carpool to the ferry, then drive together to the beach near Marcia Sill’s home there.

Make Your Own Bracelet

Off Site WA, United States

Shelly Gillmann will host a new event at her Issaquah home - a bracelet making session. If you have one, bring a task light; if you use readers, bring them, too. ALL OTHER MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED! The bracelet will be a combination of seed beads (tiny beads) and 6mm rounds (bigger beads). All those who identify as women are welcome.

Women’s Perspective Walk: Kubota Gardens

Off Site WA, United States

All those who identify as women are welcomed to join us for a lovely walk in the beautiful Kubota Gardens and optional lunch together post. Meet at parking lot at 10:00 a.m. to meet up with Geri Kenney, who is a loyal volunteer there and will lead us, pointing out special features.

Boxes of Fun! Puzzle & Game Exchange

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

Pass along games and puzzles you are ready to share, and get some “new” ones! Drop off your “old” games and puzzles in the Administration Building lobby before service then, pick out puzzles and games that are “new” to you in the Administration Building Lobby after service. All remaining items will be donated to appropriate organizations. Hosted by your Women's Perspective Ministry Team.

Women’s Perspective “Weaving a Tapestry of Peace and New Perspectives”

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

All those who identify as women are welcome to join this potluck and conversation. We will show the video of highlights from the International Convocation of UU Women's 4th Convo held in September in Cluj, Romania (the birthplace of Unitarianism). It was a very inspiring experience for folks around the world.

Margaret Fuller Tea

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

The Women's Perspective will be having their annual Margaret Fuller tea on February 9, 2025 after church. Tea and a light lunch will be served, and we will celebrate our Clara Barton sisterhood awardees-- women over eighty who have made notable contributions to East Shore and society in general.