Justice Friday Series - Hidden in Our Neighborhoods

Domestic Violence Friday, May 18 in Chapman Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.

Domestic violence pervades all socioeconomic levels, races, and religions. Four experts representing police and social assistance workers will speak, and a question and discussion period will follow.

•     Kari Hovorka, Edmonds Police Domestic Violence Unit
•     Jan Dahl, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
•     Al O'Brien, retired Seattle Police Sergeant and former State Representative, currently teaching 
      Criminal Justice Legislation at ECC
•     Keith Galbraith, Family Renewal Shelter, Tacoma

Please come and learn more! This Justice Friday is organized by Advocates for Women and the Social Justice Committees. Members of EUUC may request free childcare in advance.

UU101 Class

Sunday, May 20 following the second service in The Friarplace

This Sunday the Membership Committee and Eric Kaminetzky will host UU101 - Beliefs, History, and Polity.  We will meet in The Friarplace following the second service. Lunch and childcare will be provided. To register, contact Kyle Gillis or register online.  UU101 and UU102, which will be offered on June 10, are required for membership.  The classes do NOT need to be taken in order.  Everyone is welcome!

Join with Area UUs to Get Money Out of Politics!

Sunday, May 20, carpool from EUUC 12:15 or meet at University Unitarian Church at 1 p.m.

Already sick of all the advertising and fundraising for campaigns?  Wondering how we'll ever make progress on the issues that matter most to us?  Join friends and colleagues from EUUC, plus other UUs, who want to Get Money Out of Politics!  Bring a lunch, and carpool together to hear Craig Salins' views.  He has worked tirelessly for clean elections, and a constitutional amendment to strip corporate "personhood".  (Check Washington Public Campaign on the web).  Meet after the second service at the Peace & Justice table to carpool, or meet at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle, in the Sanctuary.

Dessert and Discussion sponsored by the Committee on Ministry

Friday, May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Warner

The Committee on Ministry is hosting an evening of "Dessert & Discussion" on the topic of "Your Sunday Morning Experience" at the home of Marilyn Warner on Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Please contact Marilyn or Steve Ernst, Gail Smith, or Sylvana Rinehart, the COM Team if you wish to sign up. 

Adult Religious Education Workshop:  Safety Nets: Getting Ready for Life's Inevitable Changes and Challenges

Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in RE-5 - Cost $10 person/ $15 couple (fee reduction possible: contact DLRE)

Leaders: Ben Kaufman & Judy Pigott both members of and deeply experienced leaders from ‘Personal Safety Net’ organization.

Learn how you, at ANY life stage, can intentionally create a personal safety net; plans, systems, resources, and people who will “cover your back” in times of need.

To Register: Complete a registration form available on the Adult RE Table in the Lifespan RE Foyer OR send an email to LRE Adult Registration and a member of the Adult RE Committee will be in touch. 

DEADLINE TO MAKE A COMMITMENT is May 30.

A minimum of 10 participants are required for this class to proceed.  

 Save the date
(more information to follow in subsequent issues)

Birch Bay Summer Campout: July 26 - 29. If you need trailer or RV space, contact the camp coordinators now.

Summer schedule begins on May 27

EUUC begins its summer service schedule on the last Sunday of May with one service to be held at 10 a.m. 

Printer copy codes    

In an effort to better track church expenses, the copyroom computer now asks for a code whenever a print command is given.  That code will be the same as the committee codes that are already in use for copying.  When prompted, type in the 5-digit code.  Anyone bringing in a laptop and plugging into the system will also be asked for a copy code.  If you are doing work for a committee, be sure to ask the committee chair for the code.  If you are doing work for the church that is not attached to a specific committee, please call the office so that a code can be assigned to you.

Space still open at many auction events

It's not too late to sign up!  Several of the events offered at our recent auction have space available for you or you and a friend! Check here for a list of the open events.  To sign up, contact Kyle Gillis.

Sunday Offering Recipient for May

Domestic Violence Services (DVS) is the only program in Snohomish County providing confidential emergency shelter and services for domestic violence victims. Its mission is to end domestic violence by providing a range of services to victims and by facilitating social change. This agency has provided free services to victims for the past 36 years. DVS needs volunteers:

•     To answer the hotline crisis phone
•     To provide court support and advocacy
•     To work with children of victims

Final Phase for Obtaining a Sun Slice

Consider joining EUUC and many members of the congregation who have already purchased a Sun Slice to contribute to the solar panels on the roof of the Frances Anderson Center in downtown Edmonds. Friday, May 4th is the final day to make a purchase!  This is an effective way to support renewable energy in our own backyard. For more information please visit Tangerine Power.

Resolutions Calling for a Constitutional Amendment to Remove Corporate Personhood Rights

This election season will see unprecedented billions spent by SuperPACs funded by undisclosed corporate entities, unions & wealthy individuals, thanks to the Supreme Court decision granting money-as-speech rights.  Many cities and counties across the nation have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to remove corporate personhood rights (eg, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh).  If you would like to request Edmonds and Snohomish County do the same, stop by the Peace & Justice table in the Narthex or contact Peace and Justice for more information.