Interest Groups
Brunch Bunch
Are you hungry after church? Want some stimulating conversation? We meet at nearby Stevens Hospital cafeteria where food choices are varied and no reservations are required. Most topics are open and are often a continuation of the tone set in Sunday’s sermon. We meet the second and fourth Sundays of each month at about noon. The cost is based on what you order. Contact: Virginia Miller
BrUUmasters
Do you know the difference between lager and ale? Join us in the kitchen every three weeks where we will brew various beer recipes and enjoy each other’s company and the fruits of our labors. Contact: Allen Sharples
Coffee ‘n Politics
Join us every Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon to drink coffee and talk politics—or whatever else we find interesting. In May 2009 we will meet at Sharon Harris' home, and in June we will meet at Sue Renhard's home. Contact: Sue Renhard (Please contact Sue by phone.)
Conversations
Our conversation ranges from serious to silly. We discuss the books we have read, articles from the paper, jokes and cartoons, as well as what’s happening in members’ lives—of course, there’s always politics. Contact: Joyce Kolts
Dinner Out
Break bread with our group on the second and fourth Thursdays at a local low-key, low-cost restaurant. It’s a great way to get to know people, and there’s plenty of conviviality and conversation. Occasionally, we meet in someone’s home for a Dinner In—although we order take-out—so no one has to cook. Singles, couples, new friends and long-time members are most welcome. The cost is based on the food ordered. Contact: Candy James
Ethical Eating
Explore the implications of the way we eat. Possible topics include sustainable agriculture, nutrition, equity for farmers, world hunger, and how our food choices affect climate change. This is the topic of the Unitarian Universalist Association's Current Study/Action Item for 2008. Contact: Kathy Coffey and Cathy Ferbrache-Garrand
Family Fridays
Parents and children gather for potlucks and friendship in a member's home on the second Friday of each month. Carrie O'Donoghue
Folk Dancing
Greek, Balkan, Israeli and miscellaneous line and circle dances provide the steps and the rhythms. All are welcome: kids, seniors, singles, and couples. Weekly lessons are scheduled for Tuesdays, February 24 through April 7. Classes for beginners are from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and for intermediate dancers from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Several parties will be held throughout the year. Contact: Orlien Becker
Hiking
The Northwest is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in the world with pristine areas within an hour’s drive! Members take turns leading day hikes of five to ten miles into this wilderness. Contact: Robert Plaag
Humanist Voice
We discuss matters of common interest that impact the human condition and avoid the supernatural. Flyers with current discussion topics are located in the "blue box" labeled Humanist Voice in the Narthex. Pick up a flyer and see if you would like to join the conversation. We meet on the last Sunday of each month after the last service. Contact: Barbara Powers and Ben Stewart
Joyful Noise
We get together on Thursday evenings to play jazz and folk music. Occasionally, we provide accompaniment for Sunday services, memorial services, parties at EUUC, and other local UU churches. All skill levels are welcome. No auditions. Join the Joyful Noise email list for group updates. For more information, look for Joyful Noise in the Music section of the website. Contact: Nick Maxwell
Last Friday Night Movie
Join in our long tradition of a monthly EUUC movie night. On the last Friday of each month we gather for popcorn and movies chosen by the group. Contact: Vicki Curry
Men's Group
Drop in and discuss philosophical issues that are of interest to men. We meet every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. in The Friarplace. Contact: Brad Sharp and Don Snow
Quilters
Come and share a fun morning with other quilters (and knitters, crocheters and embroiderers). Bring a lunch and a project to our gathering on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in RE-1&2. Contact: Linda Crossland
QUUE (Queer Unitarian Universalists of Edmonds)
We are dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, and transgender persons. We provide space for spiritual and social support to members, friends, and allies from EUUC and other area congregations, as well as outreach to the larger queer community. We meet monthly and all are welcome. Learn more. Contact: Brian Potter
Readers’ Theatre
Attention all wanna-be dramatists! The Readers’ Theatre group meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in The Friarplace to read and discuss plays together. Contact: Ben Stewart and Jeri Valentine
Second Sunday Book Club
June 2010 - meet on the first Sunday
Are you a bibliophile? The book club members choose both fiction and nonfiction titles for discussion. This group is open to adults, and they meet on the second Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The group does not meet in July and August, and they have a potluck at 6 p.m. at the September meeting. Contact: Jennifer Howell
Sewing Circle
Come join the “First Tuesday and Third Wednesday Sewing Circle.” We like to knit, quilt, embroider, cross-stitch, and do just about any kind of hand sewing, while enjoying good conversation with friends. If you have a project you’re working on, come join us. Contact: Karen Ernst and Pam Iverson
Sunday Silent Meditation
Come meditate Sundays during first service. We meditate/contemplate in total silence—Unitarian Universalist style. Connect with your deeper, wiser, intuitive knowing; cultivate a calm non-anxious presence; contribute to peace on earth. Look for us in The Friarplace from 8:30 to 9 a.m. each Sunday.
Questions? Need more information? Want to support this practice? Contact: Penni Marvel
Thursday Women’s Group
We are an active group that participates in daytime and evening activities as diverse as potlucks, art walks, day trips, and picnics on the beach. Contact: Judy Scott
Toastmasters
Sharpen your speaking skills, build confidence, and have fun. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Joan Callender
Unholy Rollers
Do you love to travel and explore in your recreational vehicle? If so, consider joining this informal group. The emphasis is on traveling within 100 miles to explore the beautiful Washington parks, such as Kayak Point in Snohomish County and the Steelhead Park on the North Cascade Highway. Contact: Terry Webb and Glenn Pfeifer
Wild Women
Are you female, over 50, and single? This group meets on the second Sunday of the month for a potluck in a member’s home. Guests are always welcome. Check the Newsletter to learn where we are meeting this month. Contact: Madeleine Herczog
Writing Group
The weekly meetings provide a time and place to write and share resources about writing. We meet on Sundays from 9:50-10:50 a.m. during the regular church year and from 11 a.m. to noon in the summer. Contact: Donna Warren