Adapted from Rev. Tracy Springberry
Once upon a time Unitarians believed the fight for the soul of the American Christmas was a battle worth fighting.
It was Unitarians who wove together Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving around the tree, a focus on charity, and peace and … read more.
The Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship is sponsoring a free 4 week virtual discussion group, Systemic Racism: Uncover Your Biases. TED talks will be shown followed by group discussion. Co-facilitators are Tanya Roberts, VIUF, & Cathy deSmet, Vashon SURJ. All Vashon is invited, teen-adult. Please join us! The discussion group will meet on Mondays … read more.
In keeping with our congregational theme for December, stillness, our theme for this month’s Women-Identified Group meeting is the “Spectrum of Stillness.”
Our intention is to offer a receptive space that allows for the complexity, depth, and variety of emotions and experiences that bubble up for … read more.
Hey all! As you can see, I’m working on reformatting this newsletter. It’s still a work in progress. We are forming a new social media work group to look at how VIUF is sharing information – so expect more changes with this as we move … read more.
VIUF is going to have a short service: readings, music, time to greet and extend wishes. If you would like to help plan this, please contact Robbie at . If people are interested in helping to plan some sort of Winter Solstice service or activity, … read more.
If you are in need of emergency financial assistance, we have some funds availabe. Here is a link to the Discretionary Funds policy. Please contact Robbie Rohr if you would like to … read more.
“What struck me most about those who rioted was how long they waited. The restraint they showed. Not the spontaneity, the restraint. They waited ansd waited for justice and it didn’t come. Nobody talks about that.” – Toni Morrison
Dom Davis, founder of Community … read more.
The Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship is sponsoring a free 4 week virtual discussion group, Systemic Racism: Uncover Your Biases. TED talks will be shown followed by group discussion. Co-facilitators are Tanya Roberts, VIUF & Cathy deSmet, Vashon SURJ. All Vashon is invited, teen-adult. Please join … read more.
Friends! These folks have let the Lay Pastoral Team know that they are willing to provide help in a wide array of tasks. Click here for the list of helpers.
We all are encouraged to contact the following members of the Pastoral Care group if you would like personal support or help.
Ann Lewis
Donna Klemka
Jane Gill
Kirk Barker
Beth White
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