05/18/2020 by Shannon Day

Taking Action as an Ally

Have you witnessed someone being discriminated against or treated with disrespect, and wish you knew how to be a stronger advocate – an ally? Join Anastasia-Renee in a conversation and sermon around effective ally-ship for better understanding of how to navigate this path. Anastacia-Renee is a writer, TEDx Speaker, Deep End Podcast co-host and interdisciplinary artist. The recipient of the 2018 James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award for Washington Artist (Literary), Seattle Civic Poet (2017-2019), and Poet-in-Residence at Hugo House (2015-2017), she has received fellowships and residencies from Cave Canem, Hedgebrook, VONA, Artist Trust, Jack Straw, Ragdale, Mineral School, Hypatia in the Woods, and The New Orleans Writers

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05/09/2020 by Shannon Day

We ARE the Music

“We ARE the Music” John Britt, Lisa Maynard and Scott Farrell If aliens landed, heard music for the very first time and asked us what it was, how would you describe it? What role does it play in human experience? Music is an expression of the human spirit. It enhances our joys and comforts us during times of challenge. Music can reflect the uniqueness of an individual and also be a means to join in solidarity with others. Music can be sweet and gentle, sorrowful, playful, inspiring, and wise. Music can transport us into the past or channel our hopes

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05/07/2020 by Shannon Day

Resting in the Grace of the World

In these extraordinary times, where the world is in a great pause, we are practicing and renewing our faith in more radical ways. Humanity finds itself more than ever inextricably part of the interdependent web of existence. As we live into the unknown, we have a rare moment of hindsight into our civilization, and an even rarer opportunity to remember the grace of the world and imagine how her power and her healing can guide our journey forward.

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04/23/2020 by Shannon Day

For the Beauty of the Earth – Rev. Deanna Vandiver

“Save the Earth: She’s the only planet with chocolate.”  For many of us it is the beauty of the earth that has been so sustaining throughout our lives, and especially in this collective moment of physical distancing and travel limitations. Bring a rock or a leaf or something that reminds you of the beauty of the earth to be a part of our sustaining worship together.

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04/07/2020 by Shannon Day

Mindful Conversation as Spiritual Practice

Our body’s feelings and sensations are wise guides for meaningful conversation.  Life affirming communication begins with vibrant, honest relationships with ourselves.  Compassionately observing and listening to our feelings and experiences and speaking from an awareness of these sensations and perceptions (sharing whatever we deem wise and useful), empowers us to be authentic and in alignment with what is deeply true for us.  This powerfully supports rich, meaningful conversations.  Today we will learn the spiritual practice of mindful interpersonal communication with Rev. Cynthia Westby, a long-time practitioner and teacher of both Interpersonal Mindfulness Communication and Mindfulness.

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04/01/2020 by Shannon Day

Arts of Inclusion: Story and Song with the Go Janes

The Go Janes  (Arni Adler, Patrice O’Neill, and Kathleen Tracy) have decades of experience as performers, visual and recording artists, community organizers, educators, and inquisitive consumers of life. Through story and song we’ll step together into a common circle of humor, beauty, mystery, and humanity. Learn more about the Go Janes here:  https://gojanesmusic.com/

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03/23/2020 by Shannon Day

Why Do You UU?

Today is the kickoff of our annual stewardship campaign, Westside Begins with We! Worship Associate Chris Darnell will lead a “This I Believe” service focused on what draws us to this faith. Hear about what brings us to share time, talent, and treasure in stewardship of our faith values and beloved community. Emma’s Revolution Providing Music for this Sunday’s Worship We are so excited to announce that some of Sunday’s worship music will be performed by Emma’s Revolution.”Emma’s Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by

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03/23/2020 by Shannon Day

Westside Begins with We

We continue to find that we are stronger when we rely on each other, when we trust in each other.  We are practicing a new way of worshipping together, responding to public health concerns.  We give thanks for the gifts of an emergent faith tradition that can sustain us in times of mystery.

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