Mardi Bras is a grassroots donation drive and fundraiser supporting both Volunteers of America’s Hope House and Transitions’ Women’s Hearth. It is coming up in February and INUUC would like to partner with Westminster again to support the event. Last year, our joint group collected the most donations in the city to help disadvantaged women … Continue reading Mardi Bras
UUJME and INWCFPL will be sponsoring a film series at the UU Church of Spokane, Sunday evenings, 4–6 p.m. 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 be determined. If … Continue reading Palestine – Film Series
from Kathryn Alexander After service today I was asked to share some of what I said in the newsletter. There is much that is being done, here in Spokane, to address homelessness. Progress is slow, but it IS progress. Here are some ways you can be involved at the policy end. The Tenants Union. They … Continue reading Working to Eliminate Homelessness in Spokane
The Cascadia Chalice Lighter Winter Call started in December 2023 and runs through February 29, 2024. If you are an active Chalice Lighter, you have agreed to contribute at least $20 three times per year. Proceeds of this Winter Call will be used as seed money for programs and events to encourage connections and collaborations … Continue reading Chalice Lighter Call Reminder
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 From the Treasurer: 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 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?
