I started as the membership coordinator in the beginning of November and this may be the single most repeated sentence I have heard since arriving. As part of being brand new, my regular task is to learn more about members and visitors. And one of my questions I pose is “What brought you to WES?” … Continue reading WES Blog — “We came to WES for community.”
This past Sunday, WES members gathered for our annual new year’s service–letting go of mistakes we had made, and setting intentions for the year ahead. It was good to gather in that way, to be a community as we dreamed for the coming year. And at the same time, we acknowledged the ways the world … Continue reading WES Blog — No answers, only each other
Integrity stems from the Latin word ‘integer’ which means whole and complete. So integrity requires an inner sense of ‘wholeness’ and consistency of character. When you are in integrity, people should be able to visibly see it through your actions, words, decisions, methods, and outcomes. When you are ‘whole’ and consistent, there is only one you. … Continue reading January’s Theme: Integrity
As the end of the year and the decade comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on the Board’s goals and how we’ve worked to achieve them. The board recognizes the importance of being proactive — that’s why creating needed policies in key areas is one of three goals on our roadmap … Continue reading WES Blog — A Blog from the WES Board of Trustees
Washington Ethical Society – Music Director Job Position Deadline January 23 The Washington Ethical Society (WES) is a humanist congregation that affirms the worth of every person. Our community has a stated commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression work, and we bring those values into our workplace. We seek to create a staff whose diversity reflects … Continue reading Now Hiring: Music Director
Last June, WES/Global Connections celebrated our 10th delegation to El Rodeo, our Sister Community in El Salvador. The experience was a full one and marked the completion of a system of potable water for every household in the village. I’ve been asked “just how long did this project take from start to finish?” Honestly, … Continue reading WES Blog — Water is Life
When I was a kid, one of my favorite authors was Ann Rinaldi. I found her historical fiction books fascinating, particularly because they were the first time I encountered books where the author changed narrator perspective. As I’ve gotten older, this remains one of my favorite styles: authors like Jodi Picoult and Ann Patchett amaze … Continue reading WES Blog — The Book of WES
Join us to decorate the WES building for Winter Festival, tonight starting at 6pm! ❄️🎄⛄🎄⛄🎄❄️ Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world? Unable to sleep, even? This year’s Winter Festival invites us into the world of Grace, a child who can’t get to sleep because of all her worries. Luckily, Grace meets Emmitt … Continue reading WES Blog — Discover Hope this Sunday
As we celebrate Stone Soup and, in less than two weeks, Winter Festival, I want to extend my gratitude to Gerri Matthews, our substitute Choral Director! Gerri was able to pick up with the WES Chorus and Youth Voices in early October, right after we said goodbye to Bailey Whiteman. Thanks to her work–and to the … Continue reading WES Blog — Sing…sing a song…
