01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

“Empowering Gratitude” Rev. Carter Smith with Lisa Reitzes

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:Music by Scott Farrell and the Westside Chorale With a practice of gratitude, we can shift our focus and energy toward a sense of connection, abundance, and empowerment in our lives. For this stewardship season, let us seek and find the power of living a life led by gratitude. The worship theme for March is Reclamation. Find the livestream of this worship service on our YouTube Channel.

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

“Transcending Mystery and Wonder” Rev. Carter Smith with Steve Burrows

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:What are the moments in our lives that perhaps defy ordinary understanding, yet nevertheless open us to connection with something larger than ourselves? How do we, as Unitarian Universalists, make sense of so-called “Mystical Experiences” and integrate them into our lives? In this service, let us explore these moments, deepen our sense of wonder in the world, and expand our openness to what is possible. The worship theme for February is Threshold. Find worship services live online on our YouTube Channel.

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

Storyteller Workshop

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:February 9th, 1:00 – 3:00 in the Sanctuary If you love telling stories or value the Time For All Ages during worship and are curious to learn more, come to our storytelling workshop! We’ll learn storytelling techniques and practice storytelling. You are welcome to bring a favorite story or parable or personal tale but it is not required. There will be an opportunity to sign up for the TFAA story on different Sundays. Contact – Rev Katie (dre@wsuu.org ) or Leilani (leilani@wsuu.org) or Rev Carter (minister@wsuu.org).

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01/09/2025 by Shannon Day

“Tending the Hearth” – Rev. Carter Smith with Jill Fleming

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:February 9th, 10:30 am. In person and online As we mark the earliest turning of Winter into Spring, let us honor the Celtic festival of Imbolc and the Lunar New Year celebrated by Asian communities around the world. Let us gather to hear the call to care for that which grounds and sustains us as we prepare for the unfolding of the days to come. Click here to join the livestream of this worship service.

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01/09/2025 by Shannon Day

Intro to Restorative Justice 1 Day Workshop

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:This event will be facilitated by Pam Orbach, and is a partnership between Westside UU and A Center for Restorative Solutions  Saturday, January 25th 9:00-5:00 in Westside’s Social Hall (7141 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136). Cost: $240 value sliding scale available Click here to register and explore rates: https://centerforrestorativesolutionsseattle.com/rj-intro-in-person-winter-2025 A transformative methodology for community building and conflict resolution using a restorative approach. Restorative Practices support people to step into important and difficult conversations in ways that increase connection and understanding. It provides true community-based solutions, accountability, and transformative change while deepening trust. This hands-on experiential

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12/30/2024 by Shannon Day

Rally for Justice on MLK Sunday

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:Join WSUU’s Racial Justice Change Team, Rev. Carter, and friends on Sunday, January 19th at 10:30 am in the social hall for a rousing rally in advance of Monday’s MLK March. We’ll be singing songs of justice and liberation, getting inspired by the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, making signs for those who will be marching on Monday, and making good trouble. Youth activities are planned. So whether you are planning to attend Monday’s March or not, come to Sunday’s rally for hope and inspiration!

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12/30/2024 by Shannon Day

New Year’s Eve Gathering

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:Tuesday, December 31st, 4:00 – 5:00 pm New Year’s Eve Gathering Westside Social Hall and Parking Lot (enter through north parking lot – sanctuary doors will not be unlocked) Join members of the Worship Team for an informal ritual and marking of the year ending, the year to come, on New Year’s Eve in the social hall and, weather permitting, in the parking lot. We will share readings, chant, reflect, ponder the coming year and release our regrets. (Burning of regrets is optional and will be done in a gas fire pit, no wood smoke,

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12/30/2024 by Shannon Day

“What We Mean by Collective Liberation” -Rev. Carter Smith with Liz Bucklew

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:As Unitarian Universalists, our respect for the interdependent web of life and understanding of our role in it reminds us that none of us is truly free until we all are. Come to this service to be inspired by our justice-loving religious heritage, as we ground our activism in theology and spiritual practices. Let us explore the shared responsibility for collective liberation that our faith calls us to embrace. The worship theme for January is Spirit. Click here to view worship online.

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12/30/2024 by Shannon Day

Meaningful Movies West Seattle – “A Choice of Weapons” Screening

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:Announcing our Next Meaningful Movies West Seattle Event Saturday, January 11th: 6:30 pm doors open, 7:00 film, 8:30 discussion Westside Sanctuary “A Choice of Weapons” Inspired by Gordon Parks explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist, and filmmaker Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on artists working today.  More information here.

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12/30/2024 by Shannon Day

“‘Yes to Life” – Rev. Carter Smith with Lisa Reitzes

Event Start Date:11/17/2025Event End Date:11/17/2025Event Venue:In our hymn, “Just as Long as I Have Breath” we commit to keep showing up for truth, love, and life. As we move into another year with all the uncertainty it brings, how can we make these commitments real? In this service, we will be welcoming a wonderful cohort of new members into our congregation. This Sunday we will also be welcoming our newest members! The worship theme for January is Spirit. Join this worship service online here.

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