Lydia Maria Child (1802- 1880) – abolitionist.
Lydia Maria Child was brought up in Medford, Massachusetts in the Calvinist First Parish Church and went to local schools. Her brother went to Harvard and became a Unitarian minister, but like most women of the time Child was not … read more.
On Jan. 3, 2021 we celebrated our first Sunday together. Alix Clarke led an amazing service which helped us to reflect on the year behind us as well as prepare for the year ahead. Part of the service involved two activities that involved words that … read more.
On the Sunday closest to January 1st, many Unitarian Universalist congregations find creative ways to celebrate or mark the beginning of a new year. Themes can include reflection upon the year that has just passed; letting go of regrets and pain; hope for the promise … read more.
Hello dear VIUF members and friends. Kirk Barker, your humble treasurer, here to announce that you can expect (by the end of January 2021) an email or written information regarding your financial contributions you’ve made during Calendar Year 2020 and Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 … read more.
Friends, this is a message from UUA’s President Susan Frederic Gray. I love it. I hope you will too.
“One of the things that gives me hope and strength when fear and despair move into my heart is all of you and this faith that we share. The practice of … read more.
VIUF Book Club has chosen the book: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams, Avery ( an imprint of Penguin Random house), 2016.
In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama’s home in India … read more.
The VIUF December Community Offering will go towards Vashon Kids. Vashon Kids provides dependable, creative, and convenient before and after school care for 5 to 12-year-olds. Since 1995, they have provided creative programming, delivered by experienced staff, that encourages children’s unique spirit to thrive. They … read more.
Adapted from Rev. Tracy Springberry
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In the 1800s, the Unitarians were trendsetters. They were well-educated, often wealthy, and had access to and control of the media. Unitarian thinkers began to write … read more.
Guru Margaret Mackey is here to remind you that IGA and Thriftway grocery receipts really add up and help our Fellowship. Already have a pile of ’em getting in the way of your Covid-19 staying inside de-cluttering your house effort? Mail them to the Guru … read more.
