The OWL team is busy training (a total of 30 hours over the next 3 weeks!) and preparing for our Kindergarten/First Grade sessions in April–May. Our parent/children orientation is March 27 and we need some help pulling it all together. Each of these is a multi-person task—perhaps you and some friends can self-organize? Please RSVP or … Continue reading We Need Help for the OWL Class—It’s Almost Here!

Our Finance Policies require a periodic review of our financial system. Many thanks to Linda Lynn (retired CPA) and Cheryl Rohrig, who conducted a review in November and December, issuing a report to the Finance Circle. The Finance Circle reviewed and approved the report and submitted it to the Governing Circle for review and approval. … Continue reading Financial Review

The Coordinating Circle is a monthly meeting of representatives from all of the program circles of our congregation. This is a forum where the circles share what they are working on, ask for advice and assistance from other circles, and learn about what is happing in the INUUC outside of their own circles. Our next … Continue reading INUUC Coordinating Circle

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: