02/18/2025 by Shannon Day

“Pluralism and Joy” Rev. Carter Smith with Steve Burrows

Event Start Date:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event Venue:Music by Scott Farrell & Cecelia Hayes In honor Black History Month and changes in many of our culture’s institutions, we honor that there is strength in diversity through our UU value of Pluralism. When we are in community with people and can share about our lived experiences, we become wiser and our connection to Truth is expanded. Click here to join the livestream of this worship service on Sunday, February 23rd at 10:30 am.

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

Chili Cook-off Fellowship Dinner

Event Start Date:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event Venue:Saturday, March 8, 5:30 – 8:00 PM WSUU Social Hall Everyone is welcome! We are looking for all kinds of chili entries – meat, no meat, bean, no bean, red, white, vegetarian, mild, spicy… Register to enter – you could become a WSUU Chili Champ! Don’t want to cook chili, but want to have a meal with friends? RSVP and enjoy the dinner. Perhaps bring some cornbread, cookies, or beverages to share. This will be a lively social event with good food, great people, and engaging conversation. To RSVP and/or enter the chili cook-off please

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

Restorative Justice Practice Group

Event Start Date:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event Venue:This event is occurs monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. It is co-sponsored by Westside UU and A Center for Restorative Solutions. In person, here at Westside in the social hall. Facilitation provided by A Center for Restorative Solutions. Open to the public. $15/session. More information and registration here. Monthly experiential pathways to repair: Restorative Justice practice session. This is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the art of healing conflict through semi-live role plays and skill demonstrations. You are welcome whether you have attended a training or whether you are curious

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

February Spark Sunday & Potluck

Event Start Date:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event Venue:1st Sundays are Spark Sundays! Join Us on February 2nd in the Social Hall at Westside Doors: 10:00 am for coffee and conversation Circle Activities: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Potluck Lunch: 12:00 pm – No theme – bring whatever gives you joy Spark activities will be facilitated by Riley Anderson & Amy Hance-Brancati Do you ever sit in the pews during worship services and wish that you knew others in this community better? Do you crave more joy, meaning and connection in your life? Are you longing for deeper conversations about topics that really matter in our

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01/28/2025 by Shannon Day

“Empowering Gratitude” Rev. Carter Smith with Lisa Reitzes

Event Start Date:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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:03/07/2026Event End Date:03/07/2026Event 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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