The following is a transcript of the Mid-Year Report delivered by Board President, Patti McCall on Sunday, January 28. Good afternoon. I don’t think I see any unfamiliar faces, but just in case, I am Patti McCall and I am the current President of the Board of Trustees at Westside.
Continue readingThis coming Sunday Reverend Alex Holt and I will be sharing the pulpit, preaching about #MeToo. In preparation for sermon writing, I interviewed many men and women on this topic. I also put aside four hours to sit and surf the web for responses to #MeToo. What started as a
Continue readingGreetings, good people of Westside UU and beyond I was in Tampa, Florida last week for a UUMA conference held every three years. Generally, it was great. The clergy worship services were energetic and entirely not what I am used to. They made my stout New Englander heart a bit
Continue readingThe world is made of stories. We are all storytellers. Every day we tell stories – to our friends, families and co-workers. We share our experiences and whether we are aware of it or not, we share what we have made of these experiences in that moment. Telling our stories
Continue readingThe Nominating Process for our Ministerial Search Team has begun. John Britt, the Discernment Team and their helpers have identified three ways you can nominate someone you think would represent the congregation well on this vital team. 1. Fill out a “ballot” at John’s table after Sunday service 2. Send
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This “Hunger Podcast” (below) was created by the 4th-5th Grade RE class who has been learning about fighting for social justice, most recently around the issue of hunger. They supported a food drive in November-December for the West Seattle Food Bank and now have created this podcast covering the highlights
Continue readingAs I have already mentioned, the early stages of our new search for a called minister has just begun and the opportunity for your input on who should serve on the Ministerial Search Team is fast approaching. Please give some thought to the following questions: What are the qualities needed
Continue readingA message from Patti McCall, WSUU Board President Dear Community, First, Happy New Year! Wishing our country and planet a brighter year ahead in 2018. I also want to remind you that your Board of Trustees will be holding a Congregational Meeting on January 28, 2018 at 12:15 in the
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The early stages of our new search for a called minister has just begun and your Board wants to alert you to an important opportunity for your input. The entire Board is currently working with Nominating Committee and John Britt (who has agreed to facilitate a Discernment Team) to put
Continue reading“Pilgrimage as Spiritual Practice” This coming Sunday I will talk about a quote from one of my colleagues who wrote a sermon some years ago on pilgrims. Rev. Wayne Arnason is well known in the UUA for his particular gifts of ministry and insights. This is the quote I will
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