Rev. Jennifer Ryu
9:15am & 11:15am
"Serving the Congregation"
 
The nature of volunteer service has changed since WUU began in 1989.    Members are overwhelmed by personal and family concerns and cannot volunteer as they used to.  How can we keep up with expectations without overstressing those who do the work of the congregation?
 

Online Sign-ups are now available by clicking Volunteer Here

Youth Chorus
The next rehearsal for the Youth Chorus will be on Sunday, May 10 at 12:30pm in the sanctuary--all children are invited to join us!

Religious Education This Sunday
Children's Chapel

Childcare for children under age 4 is available in the nursery.

Williamsburg and Newport News Congregations to Come Together for Fun!
The first WUU/UUFP Picnic will take place on Sunday, June 7 from 4-7pm at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers and Beverages will be provided.  Please bring a potluck item to share.  

Activities include fellowship, swimming ($2 fee), games, and activities for all ages!

You can find out more about Chickahominy Riverfront Park by visiting this link:  http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation/parks/chickahominy-park.html

If you have any questions please contact Ellyn Stephens at WUU office@wuu.org (757) 220-6830

 

We must have RSVP's by Wednesday, June 3 so that we can plan and shop for food.  Click Here or picture above to RSVP

Newsletter
The May 2015 newsletter is available by clicking HERE


Interested?  Higher Power: A New Affinity Group For WUU Theists led by Deborah Jane Wells
I’m gauging the degree of congregational interest in a new affinity group I’d like to form for myself and others at WUU who self-identify as “theists.” My definition of theism is that there is more to life than what we experience through our five outer senses. There is more to everyone and everything than we are seeing, touching, hearing, smelling and tasting in any given moment.
 
There are many names for this Force, because It is beyond words. I use a variety of labels: God, Source, the Divine, Higher Power, Universe, Life Force, Creative Power and Spirit, to name a few. The reality of God is so large, It transcends the limitations of any name or description I could conceive of.
 
Those who join the group are eager to explore and share diverse practices for connecting with pure, love-based Source energy to inspire, guide and empower their lives.
 
Many of you already have a constructive, cocreative relationship with the Divine. For you, the group will be an opportunity to share your experiences, reinforce your practices and expand your possibilities.
 
Others haven’t been on speaking terms with God for many years, due to abuse suffered in the name of fear-based organized religion. If, despite that painful past experience, you still find yourself seeking a healthy love-based way to reincorporate a Higher Power into your spiritual practice, for you this group offers the possibility of a major breakthrough. Based on similar groups I’ve facilitated in the past, this forum will provide a safe setting to redefine and reclaim Source energy in a way that feels authentic and supportive to you.
 
Right now I’m trying to get a sense of how many people might be interested in joining, the preferred frequency for meeting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, other) and what meeting days/times would be optimal for the majority of the group. Please email me at deborah@djwlifecoach.com to express your interest and let me know your availability.