Help our neighbors by donating NEW packages of the supplies listed below. This list is carefully curated after discussions with the staff at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library who interact with many people in great need. KUUF member Liz Roberts works at this branch and sees daily the impact our donations have. Please only purchase the items listed, not items you think will help.

The 2nd Friday Film Series will screen the visually stunning & thought provoking  1992 documentary "Baraka" this upcoming Friday, October9 in the Elmore Room. This film boldly embraces the UU values of Interdependence, Pluralism, Equity, and even Justice.  Truly, a  transformational experience, even? 

What does it take to transform the world? Three persons who paid attention to that question, imagined what could be, and dedicated themselves to working for a world in which all beings can thrive and lead lives that inspire each of us to live with passion and purpose.

This week, we are exploring how to be courageous about our true selves and making “This Is Me” courage badges. As we do that, we will have the chance to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day as well as honor the many ways that LGBTQ+ people have courageously been their true selves.

What does it take to transform the world? Three persons who paid attention to that question, imagined what could be, and dedicated themselves to working for a world in which all beings can thrive and lead lives that inspire each of us to live with passion and purpose.

Local artist and teacher, Craig Jacobrown, will speak about the origin and practice of the "Day of the Dead" during Learning Forum. Craig has travelled and worked with Mexican indigenous artists and culture keepers. He will share his perspectives on how Mexicans kept the ancient beliefs alive even as Colonial Europeans settled in Mexico and attempted to convert the indigenous Mexican beliefs and culture into something more palatable to the European colonists.

This course is for everyone from novices on trans identity to those with decades of life experience. Rather than simply offering a “trans 101,” this class pushes participants to the next level of congregational welcome, relationship-building, and skills-building. It counters mainstream narratives about who trans people are. supports understanding of non-binary identities, and employs a deeply intersectional approach.

Participants are given monthly packets which provide background about the spiritual practice, tease out how the practice speaks to universal hungers, and offers options about how participants can engage the practice in their own life. Care is given to avoid cultural misappropriation. Group members pick one of the options and do it prior to their facilitated group meeting. Packets also contain reflection questions for participants to debrief their experience personally and with their groups.

Join us for an evening of Jazz hosted by Brian Kenny on piano featuring vocalists Tiffany Drake, Ed Looby, and Alena Hemmingway for a selection of hits by Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, George Gershwin, Vince Guaraldi, and Dave Brubeck. The concert is free and all are welcome. Food will be provided. Bring yourself, family, friends and your love for music.

This week, we are exploring how to be courageous about hard truths and making “Truth Takes Courage” Courage Badges. As we do that, we will have the chance to talk about the history of Indigenous Peoples Day and the courageous choice to move away from and tell the truth about Columbus Day.