Wayside Weekly
February 10-16
 

• Check out this great story of how one of our conference camps, Pilgrim Firs, has been housing folks touched by COVID: https://www.ucc.org/pilgrim-firs-houses-community-members-touched-by-covid-19-welcomes-100th-guest/ 
  And, here's the response from Wade Wick, the Managing Director, after this article was posted on the conference's listserv: As we welcomed our 100th guest a few weeks back, we continue to be grateful for the many ways churches and individuals have helped us live into this ministry calling during this pandemic season. We had a family on site last week with six-year-old and 10-year-old daughters. The dad had been on site positive the week before and mom and daughters followed all positive with COVID as well. The space was healing and there was great joy watching them fish and play in the cold water of Lake Flora. The 6 year old was much like the campers who have filled this space for the past 65 years - so much energy, curiosity and even laughter in such a tough time. Our camps help make that kind of ministry happen - thank you for your prayers and support!
   
• Wanted:
  A small, detached housing unit, accessory dwelling unit or similar with full or ¾ bath, on a patch of urban or countryside land, for a woman who just fled domestic violence and has a learning disability where a gentle pet goat can live outdoors and be adjacent. She is capable and functional for all self-care. Laundry access a plus. If she’s able to stay on your property we’d arrange a nearby case manager for any systemic needs that arise for her well-being. She has modest income so she could pay something as generally outlined by the homeless system (e.g., 1/3 of monthly income). Being proximate to public transportation is necessary.  Do you fit this need? Or maybe someone you know in the South King/North Pierce area. Contact The Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett, Director, Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness, 425-442-5418, or itfh@comcast.net
   
• The Wednesday Weekly Gathering is tonight at 6:00pm! Join Bonnie, Jill, and Robbie for fellowship & fun! This week we'll play Scattergories or trivia! All ages welcome! BYOBeverage.  Sign in HERE! 
   
• Want to meet with Pastor Allysa virtually? Now you can schedule time to do just that! Just follow this link: https://calendly.com/pastordewolf/pastorcheckin
   

• Find when you're able to get the COVID vaccine: findyourphasewa.org
   
• Thursday, February 18, 2021, 10 am
  Introduction to Conflict Resolution, Rev. Sophie Morse, facilitator
  In this 1-hour introductory workshop we will look at the basic anatomy of conflict, a reliable path to resolution, and a tool for examining the ways that we can trip ourselves up on this path. Participants will walk away with a framework they can apply to any conflict, whether interpersonal, inter-organizational, or internal. The workshop will be interactive and allow for questions and discussion. No charge, but registration required. Registration materials available early January.

• Thank you to Sue Huff for helping change some lights in the Office.
   
• Thank you to Steve Guy for being the Pastoral Assistant this past Sunday.
   
• Thank you to Kim Larsen for running the PowerPoint during worship so Robbie could have a Sunday off!
   

• February 10th - Barb Pope
   
• February 13th - Ray Mohr
   
• February 14th - David Todd