With the passing of Washington’s Referendum 74, many congregations are offering special services for same-sex couples looking for a wedding venue. Northlake UU Church in Kirkland has reduced the cost at their church to a simple $25 registration fee; and
UUA Health Plan Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 30
REMINDER TO UUA MEMBER CONGREGATIONS and related UU organizations, from the UUA Office of Church Staff Finance and Peter Henrickson, PNWD Compensation Consultant: Open Enrollment for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Heath Plan began November 1 for all eligible staff and will
Enroll UU Employees in Dental Coverage by Dec. 14
The following information is from the UUA Office of Church Staff Finances and Peter Henrickson, PNWD Compensation Consultant. For the first time in two years, the UUA Office of Church Staff Finances is offering a dental insurance Open Enrollment opportunity to
UUA Nominations, Election Prep Underway
PNWD Congregations may have recently been contacted with requests to submit nomination forms for candidates running for UUA President or Moderator. Candidates for these elected positions are required by the UUA bylaws to submit a minimum number of nomination forms by February 1, 2013. Please
PNWD Front Page Offers Info, Pastoral Messages
Janine Larsen, District Executive of the UUA Pacific Northwest, has posted a Thanksgiving pastoral message to the front page of the PNWD website. After experiencing jury duty during Thanksgiving week, Janine was moved to reflect on the human condition, our
APF Contribution Request for 2013/14 Announced
Announcement from the Rev. Peter Morales, President, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations: Our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is beginning an exciting period of change. We envision a Unitarian Universalism that is growing and thriving, fully funded and working together to
UU World Magazine Audio Articles
The UUA is pleased to announce that audio versions of six articles of the UU World Winter issue are available for online listening or downloading. UU World is a quarterly publication of the Unitarian Universalist Association that is provided free as a
Two Webinars for ‘Continuing the Welcoming Congregation Journey’
Tuesday, Nov 27: Transgender Identity and Inclusion This interactive, informative webinar will offer a crash course in transgender identity and provide practical and concrete ways that you and your congregation can be more mindful and supportive of people of all identities
Atkinson Church member writes for UU World
Kelly Wigmore, a member of Atkinson Memorial Church (Oregon City, OR), is the author of “The Lesson of Clive,” a parenting story in the “Life” section of the Winter 2012 issue of UU World. In the story, Kelly explains her
Whidbey Island congregation featured in UU World
The Winter 2012 issue of UU World includes a pictorial feature on the UU Congregation of Whidbey Island (Freeland, WA). The congregation is lauded for the artistic elements of its building, completed in 2008. Prior to its construction, the congregation