Did you know that the UUA recognizes the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day? The office of Multicultural Growth has set up a website to encourage congregations to celebrate the upcoming October 10th Indigenous Peoples Day. The website offers, among other things, ten ways to celebrate the holiday; and the
Looking for 1963 Annual Meeting Attendees
As we make plans for next year’s 50th annual district meeting, we would like to be in touch with the long-time Unitarian Universalists who attended our very first PNWD annual meeting in 1963. Perhaps you were in the district then and attended that meeting in Oregon City; or maybe you know
Corvallis UUs Welcome Interim Minister
The Rev. Joel Miller began Interim Ministry at the UU Fellowship of Corvallis (OR) in mid-August. Rev. Miller concluded 11 years as the Senior Minister of the UU Church of Buffalo, NY, last spring. Prior to that settlement, he was the founding minister of the Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church in Littleton, CO, where
Religious Educators on the Move
Welcome to the following Religious Educators who are beginning new positions at PNWD congregations! Amelia Carroll began serving Kitsap UU Fellowship (Bremerton, WA) on August 1, as Acting Director of Religious Education (DRE) . Carrie Krause began in August as Director of Lifelong Learning for the Woodinville UU Church. Carrie and
Youth Advisor Refresher
East Shore Unitarian Church of Bellevue, Washington is hosting a Youth Advisor Refresher Saturday, August 20th from 9 am to 3 pm with presenter Samaya Oakley. Participation is open to all returning youth advisors who want to gain more understanding of the dynamics of youth ministry. This training will review
Immigration Issues Page Available
The UUA Pacific Southwest District has posted a very useful page for congregations considering the justice issues around immigration. See the page here. How is your congregation investigating immigration justice and preparing for “Justice GA” in Phoenix, AZ, June 20-24, 2012? At General Assembly in 2010, delegates passed “Immigration as
10% Off Beacon Press Purchases
The UUA Bookstore is extending a 10% discount offered at General Assembly to all Beacon Press books purchased at its website through August 31, 2011. To receive the discount, go to Beacon.org, add books to your shopping cart, and enter GA2011 in the discount code field at checkout. All orders receive free
UUA Congregational Bulletin Available
The monthly Congregational Bulletin from the UUA is now available. Contents are posted on-line at www.uua.org/communications/bulletin. Many items are targeted to particular leaders, and most offer formats suitable for posting or circulating in print. This month, the bulletin includes: From Administration: An announcement offering discounted rates to stay at the