We are looking for volunteers to help spearhead the process of getting INUUC certified as an LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation. This is a program from the UUA that we need to go through in order to be registered as a a Welcoming Congregation, and we need a few volunteers to step up and help us get … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Program
Palestine — Film Series UUJME and INWCFPL will be sponsoring a film series at the UU Church of Spokane. Sunday evenings, 4:00–6:00 in the Chapel. The films will be free. We will have time after the films for discussion and engagement. We are planning on ending the series with Israelism at a larger location to … Continue reading Upcoming Local Events
Dear Spokane area advocates, In just a few days we will be gathering to write postcards to our legislators. I hope that you can join us January 16, 2024 from 10–11 a.m. at Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ (411 S Washington St. Spokane, WA)! We will gather and discuss issues of concern for our communities and the corresponding … Continue reading Social Action at INUUC
If you answer ‘yes’ to both those questions, it could benefit you to read on. A QCD is a charitable donation made with a withdrawal directly from your IRA and provided to a charity—such as your church. If done this way, you are not required to pay income tax on the withdrawal, which would be … Continue reading What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and why should I care?
Every winter, the Governing Circle and the Coordinating Circle ask the community for input into the congregation’s vision for our future. Your ideas, questions, and hopes go into planning for the budget, the stewardship drive, our annual meeting and next year’s goals. We will be holding a Town Hall soon (watch this space for date/time!), … Continue reading The Governing Circle Needs Your Suggestions:
We have had some changes to the INUUC Governing Circle. Nancy Freitag has resigned from the GC and Kathryn Alexander has stepped down as GC leader but will remain on the GC. Our new GC leader is Scott Fitzgerald. Nancy has agreed to replace Scott as the leader of our ongoing Ministerial Search Team. If … Continue reading Changes to our Governing Circle:
Rev. Crystal’s Availability – January & February Many of you are aware that brain injury-related health challenges have been a difficulty for me this winter. These health challenges now necessitate that I reduce the amount of time I spend working in the next few weeks to accommodate my recovery. I am sad to be unable … Continue reading From the Minister:
Register for 2024 Virtual General Assembly GA registration is now open! Adult registration is $280, and includes access to General Assembly 2024 in the Whova event app, as well as on-demand programming, featured speakers, and major worships. Register through February 29 with a down payment of $50 by selecting the Early Bird Payment Plan at … Continue reading Virtual General Assembly
Learn more or register here. A multi-day conference centered on connecting across individuals, congregations, and regions. Friday, April 19–Saturday, April 20th. Registration for in-person attendance closes on Friday, April 12, 2024.Come for a short visit or for the entire weekend. The business and programs of the Pacific Western Regional Assembly will conclude on Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading UUA and PWR Upcoming Events
WHAT: INUUC Game Party and POTLUCK Bring a table game if you want. Be prepared to explain the game. Or just bring yourself. There will be games available. Be prepared to jump in and self-organize. We want everyone to find a comfortable fit. Bring a potluck item to share if you want. We intend not … Continue reading Let’s Play Games With The Fun Circle
