Hello all of you social justice devotees. The Bremerton Juneteenth Freedom Festival & People's March on Sat. 6/14 at Evergreen Park is rapidly approaching. Tanesha has secured us a table for this event. Attached is a volunteer sign-up sheet. If you have a passion for racial justice, please indicate time slots you would like to represent KUUF for this important event. Thanks, Lane Daniel

In these turbulent times, when we face personal, congregational, and societal change, what would it mean to hold our losses well?

The Rev. Dr. Emily Melcher is a retired UU minister, singer/songwriter, and spiritual director. She lives on Whidbey Island with her spouse and their Old English Sheepdog, Teddy.

General Assembly (GA), our annual gathering for connection, democratic governance, worship, and learning is happening next month! As we continue to make GA more accessible, this year is a multiplatform event. Many UUs will gather in person in Baltimore, MD and others will join us online on Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22.

If you haven’t gotten around to writing or updating your will, this event is for you. KUUF is privileged to partner with the Kitsap Community Foundation in bringing Andrea Grossso Holdcroft to KUUF to share her expansive information in the estate planning field. Currently, she is the Financial Advisor to the Washington State Employees Union (WSECU). With over 25 years in investment management, Andrea is experienced in retirement strategies, tax planning, and trust and estate considerations.

A national holiday since 2021, Juneteenth marks the day – June 19,1865 – Texans received official word of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas. It is a day for celebration as well as a day to remember that holding on to hard-won freedom requires a steady commitment to this nation’s values of commitment to law and equality.

Soulful Home is an ongoing parent group meeting that usually meets the third Sunday of each month following the service. However, because the third Sunday of June is Father’s Day, Soulful Home has been moved to June 22nd. Parents are invited to bring a sack lunch for themselves and for their child(ren). Children will remain up in the Matan Building for childcare while parents meet to build community and explore the Soulful Home resources. Soulful Home is a program through Soul Matters that supports families as they explore the sacred in everyday spaces by providing materials to help parents integrate Unitarian Universalism into everyday home life. 

Session IV – Sunday, June 22 after service – The Three Paths of Unitarian Universalism, Part Two and Finding Your Journey Group, facilitated by the Social Justice Committee and Compassionate Communication Team.

The theme for the 29th annual Kitsap Pride Festival, Unite, reflects our mission to celebrate, support, and unite the LGBTQIA+ community in Kitsap County. In a world facing uncertainty, Unite serves as a call to come together, build connections, and stand in solidarity. We believe that by fostering unity, we strengthen not only our community but also the resilience and hope within us all. On July 19, 2025, we invite everyone to join us at the festival to embrace diversity, share joy and affirm that we are stronger together. Let’s celebrate who we are and the power of unity, because in uncertain times, coming together is more important than ever.”