Here is a brief list of our ongoing programs. Contact the church office, see our calendar or see the current Soundings newsletter for more information.
Addictions Ministry: A team of compassionate people, informed about addiction issues, serving as a resource to deal with misconceptions about addictions of all types and help people find recovery. The team hosts a Chalice Circle that meets the last Sunday of each month after church. We host occasional workshops, have led worship services and provide information resources to members of the congregation and community. We also participate in Addictions Ministry activities throughout the District.
Adult Programming: Our spirits are expanded and energized when we engage with the "other" in meaningful reflection about our lives and their meaning. One way we do this is through our small group ministry, the Chalice Circles. Another way is during learning opportunities offered throughout the year by the ministers, congregation members, and invited consultants. Conversations held in these smaller groups offer opportunities for insight, compassion and respect for the life of our members and friends in this faith community.
Chalice Circles: Chalice Circles are small groups of people who gather outside of Sunday morning services and other church activities just to be together. Chalice Circles are about sharing our life experiences, not about advising, teaching, explaining, discussing, or therapy. Chalice Circles meet once or twice a month. Dates and times are decided by each group. You can also get involved as a facilitator or co-facilitator, or help found a new group altogether. However you wish to participate, your involvement will be welcome.
Choir: Rehearses Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Provides music once a month for Sunday services and special music for holidays and other occasions. The rehearsals are often as rewarding as the performances! Led by choir director Frederick West.
Dream Group: 2nd Sundays, 12:00-2:00 pm
Share your dreams or simply participate in the group as we search cooperatively for the meaning in our dreams.
Food for Soul: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am
This group could be called a spiritual book club. We are currently reading "Thank God for Evolution!" by Michael Dowd.
Full Moon Concert Series: Don’t miss these fabulous concerts featuring a wide array of talent. Produced by Frederick West, Music Director. See special events page for more info.
Seabeck Retreat: first weekend in May; see video
Attend a Shoreline UU Church family weekend of relaxation, fellowship, programs and fun for all ages. Held at the beautiful Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal. Programs for children and adults and activities such as table tennis, basketball, rowing, volleyball, and hiking.
Seniors Brown Bag Lunch: 3rd Fridays, Noon
Monthly lunches for men and women to gather in community.
Silent Meditation Group: Fridays, 10:15 am-noon
Summer Thursdays Potluck Picnics: 6:00–7:30 pm
Join us for food and conversation on Thursdays of the summer months ( July, August)! Coffee and tea provided. Please bring your own plate, cup and utensils.
Welcoming Congregation: SUUC is a UUA-certified Welcoming Congregation, which means we have participated in “a completely volunteer program for congregations that see a need to become more inclusive towards bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender people.” We welcome diversity of ability, age, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, religious and nonreligious backgrounds, and sexual orientation. In the fall of 2009 our congregation voted unanimously to support Ref. 71 in support of domestic partnership rights in Washington state.
Women's Circles: Meets 2nd Saturdays. All women of any age are invited to participate. The Circles will vary month to month and include a variety of activities that we want to share. There will be times for mini-workshops, drumming, meditations, play, quiet, music, ritual, art, poetry and more. This is a Circle of open invitation. Come when you can, we will have an empty chair for you on the months you cannot be with us in person and always hold our times together in sacred trust.
