We all experience continual change in our lives. Sometimes it happens quickly, in other cases it takes a long time to reveal itself. Recognizing that “change,” and the transitional process that occurs as a result, is a learning process. This workshop will teach you how to recognize change. You will
Continue readingIn southern and central Appalachia, there have existed scattered communities and clans of darker-skinned people generally known as Melungeons, whose origins have puzzled scholars for at least 160 years. Prior to the Civil War, they were usually considered free people of color and were subject to the Colored Laws in
Continue readingPre-plan your own memorial/funeral service: This two-part workshop will assist you with thinking about, planning and preparing your family for your memorial or funeral. Or you may decide not to have a memorial at all, but have a party before your passing so you can enjoy it too. The goal
Continue readingWhat is life like there? How did we get connected? How long have they been Unitarians? Do they have internet access? What is a pilgrimage? Come find the answers to these questions and yours. We will see a photo overview and you can get acquainted with our Unitarian family relatives.
Continue readingWe welcome Rosalinda Guillen, Executive Director of Community to Community (C2C), as she speaks to us about her organization’s dedication to food sovereignty and immigrant rights. C2C and the Bellingham Unitarian Universalist Fellowship have sustained 14-year partnership based on action for farmworkers and immigrants. You will be inspired by this
Continue readingWe create community by sharing of ourselves and listening to others. Join us for a special service where Westside members share with us what they believe. This week we will be exploring the concept of ‘The Afterlife’ and what individuals think happens (or doesn’t happen) after you leave this mortal
Continue readingJoin the WSUU Social Justice Council as we stand vigil to support the detainees and their families at the Northwest Immigration Detention Center. You will not need to bring anything – just come, interact with visitors, and learn. We’ll be meeting up at the WSUU parking lot at 9 am
Continue readingUnitarian Universalism has proudly raised the banner of radical individualism over centuries. How, then, do we balance the importance of community with the rights of the individual?
Continue readingMembers of Westside’s high school Youth Group will talk about and share traditions from local and national UU Youth communities, this service will both interactive and reflective!
Continue readingNon-Binary. Genderfluid. Genderqueer. Pangender. Cisgender. Non-Gendered. Transgender. Other-Gendered. By now most of us have at least heard of one of these terms, but what exactly do they represent? Why do pronouns matter so much? How can we respond to Unitarian Universalism’s imperative prophetic theological call to craft a more gender-neutral
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