On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, we will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit as a bringer of new life. Because of the Spirit’s coming, we no longer need to settle for business as usual, but can know the transforming and creative love of God that makes the impossible possible.
The Pentecost offering is one of the four annual Special Offerings we participate here in The United Churches of Olympia. ...
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We need you and your talents, or lack thereof, to perform in our Talent/ No Talent show on April 20 from 7-9 pm here at The United Churches. Perform a skit, a song, a dramatic reading; recite a poem; make stellar imitations; share some bad jokes – no matter where you are on the talent continuum, you ...
In this season of Easter, find yourself in the gospel story. Start from the very beginning, from scratch, as Rod Cate leads us through this useful and accessible introduction the Gospel of Mark by Donald L. Griggs, Jr.. This is a perfect opportunity for those who are new to the Gospel as well as those who are looking for a new perspective on its message.
This Adult Education opportunity ...
Read more...40-DAY JOURNEY with Howard Thurman participants are invited to gather for shared reflection and conversation as the season of Lent – and our shared daily meditation – concludes. Whether you were in a weekly group or participated in the readings in solitude, please join others on Saturday morning, April 13, from 9:30 – 10:30 am at the home of Dave and Susan Yarrow Morris. Please call the church or Susan (360-438-5044) for address or look in your church directory. Coffee and ...
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The Bell Choir will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, February 12 at 4 pm.
The bells have returned from the manufacturer after being completely refurbished.’
The bell choir provides a wonderful opportunity of playing and preparing worship music. Call Lynne Palmer at 789-8509 for more information.
Read more...The season of Lent brings a time of reflection to our lives. It’s a time of self-discipline, giving up “bad” habits or beginning new, “good” ones. The adult education offering this year is a challenge to commit to a discipline of daily readings, contemplation and journaling using the writings of Howard Thurman, an African American pastor of the early 20th century.
Before Wednesday, the Adult Education Committee hopes that you will take the time to call one of the leaders of ...
Read more...This Lent, you are invited to go on a journey in this wonderful book entitled 40-Day Journey with Howard Thurman. In it’s devotional style, this book is easy to use for your personal prayer through the 40 days of Lent.
Using the book, people are invited to join with the entire congregation in daily spiritual deepening, individually. Because we understand faith within a community, we invite journeyers to meet together ...
The Ugandan Orphans Choir is presenting a concert of lively, authentic Ugandan music, dance and story-telling in United Churches sanctuary, February 24, at 5:00 p.m. Come hear an engaging evening of music. The concert is part of a ten-month tour, raising awareness and offering opportunities for sponsorships of children through Childcare Worldwide.
Downloadable poster for this event.
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THANK YOU for helping raise over $750 for families impacted by hurricane Sandy in November. The youth will be sending your donations and cash contributions out next month.
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