Hello WES folk. I hope everyone has had a restful summer so far. I’m thrilled to be stepping up as the sabbatical clergyperson over the next few weeks while Amanda is enjoying some needed rest and study time. Over the next couple of weeks, please feel free to reach out to me just as you … Continue reading WES Blog — Introducing Summer!
Over the winter, I attended a workshop about bringing creative arts and visuals into the Sunday morning experience (this blog isn’t really about that–but if you think that sounds interesting, let me know, I’d love to work with you!). The workshop leader, Marcia McFee, introduced us to a term that I immediately loved: metaforaging. Metaforaging: the practice … Continue reading WES Blog — See you in…August!
Please contribute to Celebration fund. The fund will cover costs associated with special platforms on September 9th (both the 9:30 and 11:30), the evening reception on Sunday, September 16th, from 5 to 8 pm, and a customized podium that will both commemorate her decade of leadership and also be available for the entire WES community to use and enjoy for the years to … Continue reading Amanda’s Ten Years Celebration Fund
On Saturday, June 23 at 10am at the National Mall, UUs will show up to support the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC). UUs are meeting by 9:30am at 7th St. NW & Indiana Ave. NW, more at UUSJ Facebook Event page. Below is a special message from Rev. Michael Crumpler and Susan Leslie of the UUA … Continue reading Let’s Show Solidarity by Showing Up!
Have you shared a cherished moment or story yet? For Amanda’s 10-year celebration, we are collecting your stories to be brought together in a special keepsake for Amanda. Your anecdotes should be sent to Robyn Kravitz at robynk@ethicalsociety.org. Please submit your stories to Robyn – electronically – by July 31, 2018. If you prefer to handwrite your story or … Continue reading WES, Amanda, and Me
Summer is just around the corner and the SEEK program is gearing up for some fun, intentional, and meaningful learning experiences. On June 24th we will begin our Makerspace curriculum! What is Makerspace? Makerspace provides the opportunity for children to create something out of nothing and explore their own interests. It encourages children to explore, … Continue reading WES Blog — Summer is almost here!
Membership meeting: how come just the thought makes us groan like we just got more homework assigned for spring break? Or run away like “ohhh nooooo, Mr. Bill, no more home movies…”? Or think blah-blah-boring, I can miss that, everyone else is going? WELL! What’s going on here, that Membership Meetings have such a bad … Continue reading WES Blog — MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS CAN’T GET NO RESPECT!!!
Thursday, June 7 WIN City-Wide Action, 7pm, Holy Comforter St. Cyprian Catholic Church (1357 E Capitol St SE). Arrive at 6:30pm to park and hear choir, action starts promptly at 7pm. WIN congregation members will come together to raise key issues like affordable housing, equitable development, jobs, and immigrant defense with the candidates for City Council Chair: … Continue reading Take Action for Justice in June!
June’s Platforms 6/3 – “Coming of Age…Together” COA Teens and Parents. Join the six teens–and their parents–who completed WES’ unique Coming of Age program this year, which focuses not just on the teen but also the teen-parent relationship. We’ll hear from the participants, and commit ourselves as a community to supporting the teens’ continued growth … Continue reading June’s Theme: Luck
I’m just back from the WES camping trip–our 8th or 9th one as a family. I’ll admit it: I have a love/hate relationship with the camping trip. On the one hand, there’s bonding, laughter, a talent show, a campfire with singing, and the chance to disconnect from devices and reconnect with each other. On the … Continue reading WES Blog — Dirt, Mud, and Friendship
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