Author: Matt McHorse

Welcome to our new member!

Shari Tisch has been an active UU member for many years and in many places – including Nashville, Norfolk, and most recently Boise. She’s a grandmother of two, a 6-year old granddaughter in Boise and a 7 ½ year old home-schooled grandson in Spokane. Her daughter serves in the Naval Reserve and is a nurse practitioner … Continue reading Welcome to our new member!

1st Annual Leadership Workshop a Success!

The Leadership Development Circle enjoyed hosting our first workshop of the new church year. Our workshop Growing Our Community: Practicing Our Mission of Radical Inclusiveness was well attended, with 31 participants onsite and six online. The workshop began with Rev. Crystal Zerfoss by calling us together for the purpose of creating a community for this important topic … Continue reading 1st Annual Leadership Workshop a Success!

Antiracism Learning Circles

Sign up now for Antiracism Learning Circles, sponsored by First UU Portland!  They are open to all age groups and affiliations. This is a chance to learn together in small groups while deepening relationships. You are invited to join Antracism Learning Circles this fall. It’s on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere! LEARNING CIRCLES are … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles

Spokane Alliance – Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization Training

The Spokane Alliance is offering institutional members like INUUC the opportunity for its community to deepen its knowledge and skills, so that it can be better partners to BIPOC communities in our region. In November, the Alliance will host our first local Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization training. The first five sessions of the … Continue reading Spokane Alliance – Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization Training

Spotlight Organization for August and September

Refugee and Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission to support refugee and immigrant communities by providing services, fostering community bonds, and advocating for refugee and immigrant rights in the Inland Northwest, and we envision a multicultural community where everyone can thrive. To achieve our goals, we bring people together, provide … Continue reading Spotlight Organization for August and September

Coordinating Circle Kicks off New Season

The Coordinating Circle (CC) is where all INUUC program circles converge into a whole-church blend of programs, initiatives, and activities. Monthly CC meetings bring together representatives from all twelve program circles, such as Pastoral Care, Non-Profit Spotlight Circle, Communications, Soul Weaving, Fun, Membership, Healthy Community, UUA Connections and more. Together they share, discuss, and, yes, … Continue reading Coordinating Circle Kicks off New Season