A message from the UUA President- how wonderful to be part of a religion that stands bravely and loudly in the face of discrimination, even on the highest levels! UUA President the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s plan to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military: … Continue reading UUA President: ‘Transgender Ban’ is Blatant Discrimination
Thanks to everyone who participated in one of our “Cottage Meetings” this past summer. In all, we held seven meetings, plus some individual interviews, in which over forty people took part in some way. These were held, you may remember, as part of a process that will culminate in our all-congregation workshop on November 6 … Continue reading Cottage Meetings – Compiled!
(Sharing Our Church Home: UUCY is proud to announce that we will again be the venue for some fabulous live local theatre, presented by Stage Artists of Yakima. Admission is free of charge, please see below for more information, thank you!) Dig out your bell-bottoms and love beads. Stage Artists of Yakima will present the … Continue reading ‘HAIR’, Live at UUCY!
Interested in becoming an activist? Networking with other activists? Two workshops coming soon may be of interest. Our interfaith partners Faith Action Network (FAN) is holding a Yakima/Tri-cities cluster gathering in Kennewick on September 18, and the Northwest UU Justice Network is holding their annual summit in Pt. Townsend on October 1. Questions? Contact Rev. … Continue reading Calling All Activists- Two Exciting Workshops!
Have you ever participated in the UUA’s popular ‘Chalice Lighters’ program? Through small contributions from many, many people, the program is able to offer grants to congregations that need a little boost. To qualify to apply for a Chalice Lighter grant, our congregation must have a certain percentage of members that are members of the … Continue reading Chalice Lighters Reminder!
Over 50 people attended a recent forum on race, violence and community, jointly sponsored by UUCY and Let’s Talk. This was the second in what are planned to be a series of community conversations. The first was held in the spring of 2015. Featured speaker was the Rev. David Helseth, retired Pastor at Englewood Christian … Continue reading Forum on Race, Violence, and Community held at UUCY
Pokémon GO is the newest app craze, and it is absolutely sweeping the nation! Many churches are ‘Pokéstops’ on the app, including UUCY, and this feature is literally bringing folks to our front doors so they can check in on the app. We have attached a physical sign to our regular sign that welcomes users … Continue reading Pokémon GO at UUCY!
UUCY is proud to once again be the physical venue for events surrounding Yakima PRIDE, including a fabulous all-ages Drag Show, to be held in the UUCY Sanctuary on Friday, July 8th! All ages will be admitted, but be warned that as it is a drag show, there may be coarse or offensive language and/or jokes- … Continue reading All Ages Drag Show for PRIDE: July 8th, 9 pm!
That’s right– 50 years of marriage!! Join Art and June at their Yakima home on Saturday, June 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for champagne and a light lunch, and of course excellent company. Art and June now live in Ohio to be near their wonderful grandchildren and will be selling their home in town, so don’t miss this opportunity to see them and wish … Continue reading You’re Invited: Busch 50th Wedding Anniversary Party!
Time flies when you’re having fun- June 30, the end of the UUCY Fiscal Year, is approaching fast! Not sure if you’re caught up on your pledge? We will be mailing physical statements at the end of the month, but Genevieve will be happy to provide you with a current statement if you would like … Continue reading Have You Checked Your Pledge Status Lately??