Skinner House Books and the UUA Bookstore are introducing the “Welcome Wallet Card Variety Pack,” which features five sets of cards, each with a different quote about Unitarian Universalism. These simple, two-sided business-card-sized giveaways are ideal for visitors, or to support your “elevator speech” and similar introductions to UU whether
UUs of Color Invited to Online Meetings about Faith Development
The Resource Development Office of the UUA would like to hear from Unitarian Universalists who identify as People of Color about their faith development needs. The staff seeks input from people of all ages, with varying experiences of Unitarian Universalism. You need not be a member of a congregation to share your thoughts. Two
UUA Elected Positions Seek Nominees by August 15
You can take part in shaping the future of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)! The UUA relies upon energetic, committed, visionary Unitarian Universalists to serve on the board, committees, and commissions that work to carry out the mission of the Association. The UUA Nominating Committee nominates candidates for all positions elected
Youth Advisor Jump Start Opportunities
Youth Advisors, get a Jump Start to your new year with trainer Dana Regan. August 25, 9 – 5 pm: Atkinson Memorial Church, Oregon City: This is a basic Youth Advisor training looking at vision and philosophy, ministry with youth, basic programming components, and safety/liability issues for you and your church. Online registration
Our Whole Lives Facilitator Trainings in Seattle September 21-23
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Curriculum trainings for facilitators are being offered in September 21-23 in Seattle for Junior / Senior High, and Young Adult / Adult levels. Online registrations and flyer downloads are located on the PNWD.org website on the welcome page in the Quick Links or follow the links below.
New Staff for PNWD and the UUA Pacific Western Region
A message from: Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, Director, UUA Congregational Life staff team; Rev. Nancy Bowen, District Executive, UUA Mountain Desert and Lead, Pacific Western Region; and Janine Larsen, District Executive, UUA Pacific NW We are very pleased to announce two new staff positions to serve the UUA Pacific Northwest District, Mountain
Russell Lockwood Leadership School Has Space for YOU!
Always wished you could go to Goldmine Youth Leadership School, but no longer fit that age group? If you’ve got that same week free in July, here’s your chance! Our UUA Mountain Desert District sponsors an annual adult UU Leadership School, this year in Alta, UT, July 22-28. There are
Report from PNWD District Assembly 2012
As reported by Elton Hall, PNWD President Your Pacific Northwest District held its 50th anniversary District Assembly in Anchorage, Alaska, May 18-20, 2012. The theme “Carry the Flame” was present throughout the weekend. This is the first time in our history that Alaska has had the opportunity to host a
Rev. Kit Ketcham named Minister Emerita
The Rev. Kit Ketcham was recognized for her 10 years of meritorious service to the UU Congregation of Whidbey Island (Freeland, WA) on June 24, as the congregation celebrated her on the occasion of her retirement. She was named Minister Emerita by the congregation. The South Whidbey Record published a feature
Interim Ministers Selected for Three PNWD Congregations
Earlier posts reported on three ministers recently called to Settlements in PNWD (Anchorage AK, Moscow ID and Shoreline, WA), and 3 ministers starting Developmental Ministries (Bremerton, Wenatchee and Vashon, WA). Now, here are 3 more ministers, who will serve one or two year Interim Ministries beginning this August. The Rev. Leland