Recently we held two meetings to gather feedback and suggestions to help with our task of setting our goals for the next year. If you were unable to attend either meeting, we still want your thoughts and ideas. To submit your suggestions, use this form: https://inuuc.org/the-governing-circle-needs-your-suggestions/. If you have any feedback specifically for the Ministerial Search Team, … Continue reading Goal Setting for Next Year
We are very excited to announce that the OWL K–1 Registration is live! Space is limited. Click here to register. Please spread the word to anyone with K–1 kiddos.
(An ongoing series highlighting individual INUUC social justice activities, this one about Bob Stilger) Bob was co-founder (along with Susan Virnig) and Executive Director of Northwest Regional Facilitators (NRF) from 1974 until 2000. It was one of the early multi-purpose community development corporations in the Northwest. His work at NRF changed people’s lives, but by … Continue reading What We Do Makes A Difference
Why Race Matters: History, Systems, and Strategies Deepening our understanding of systemic racism is essential for strategic action! Every measure of socio-economic well-being shows disparity along the fault line of race. We can’t build a just and nonviolent world without addressing racism on the individual, institutional, and systemic levels. To end mass incarceration, to counter white … Continue reading Peace and Justice Action League
INUUC joined with Westminster in a festive atmosphere to provide donations to Transitions and Hope House for women in need of intimate apparel and supplies. Twelve INUUC members attended the event and several helped provide lunch and with setup and cleanup. Donations were up over last year, and include:Bras: 184; Underwear: 375; Tampons/Pads: 1928Bus passes: 25; … Continue reading 2024 Mardi Bras Event was a success!
The Finance Circle is requesting data to put together INUUC’s dream budget for the next fiscal year—July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Emails have been sent to gather information from Circles, Teams, Affinity Groups, and Councils. If you are part of a group that needs a budget for next year and we somehow missed … Continue reading Budget preparation for 2024–2025 begins!
If you would like more information about Eric K. Ward, our presenter yesterday, (How I Came to Understand Racism in America—and What We Can Do About It,https://vimeo.com/916513271/782641e9ed) here are some articles: https://momentmag.com/the-courage-of-eric-k-ward/https://momentmag.com/opinion-alexei-navalny-eric-k-ward/https://www.aft.org/ae/spring2022/ward Also here are the musical artists that Eric is listening to right now and recommends to others:
The American Indian Community Center was founded in 1967 as a social gathering place for Indian and Native American people who lived in the Spokane area. Since 1967, AICC has become a comprehensive social service agency serving American Indian/Alaskan Natives and all other racial groups by providing Employment and Training Services, which attempts to match … Continue reading Spotlighted Local Organization: American Indian Community Center
The Planning and Management Council for Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (the PMC for ALTCEW) is looking for members from Spokane County. ALTCEW’s most familiar work is allocating the $25+ million in Federal and State funds for the elderly and disabled throughout our region, and the PMC provides local citizen oversight and … Continue reading Looking for Members
The Pastoral Care Circle has compiled a list of medical supply items which members have offered up for borrowing. Some examples are: crutches, walker, scooters, even an electric ice machine. PCC will facilitate the initial asking/questions about items. Final arrangements will be made between the asker and lender. Please email PCC at pastoralcare@inuuc.org for asking, lending, or … Continue reading Pastoral Care Circle
