Sunday Service

A Generous Habit

Sunday, November 26th
10:25am
Join us in person or Zoom!

What enables us to share what we have with spontaneity, without hesitancy? How might we cultivate a habit of giving, without overthinking this instinct?

Coffee and Collaboration

Join us December 1st for a special Coffee and Collaboration to begin decorating for the winter holidays!
There's lots to do so we will start early.
Decorating will be from 11am - 2:30pm in the Main Sanctuary.
Bring a lunch and come join us for merry-making!

Upcoming Children and Youth Events at Northlake!

November 26 and December 3rd - preparation for our Youth-Led Service on December 10th. This year our RE Sunday will be a youth-led service on the theme of mystery! We will be co-creating the service, choosing songs and readings, sharing music and a short message on how we manage uncertainties and lean into the mystery that life offers. Children and youth can also participate as chalice lighters, celebrants, and musicians!

December 10th - Youth-Led Service “The Gift of Embracing the Mystery”
December 17th - December Crafts and Games during RE class time
December 21 - Solstice Celebration, Main Sanctuary @ 7pm. There’s an opportunity for youth and adults to help set up for the Solstice celebration, and also to participate in its creation! If you have time and are interested, please contact Margaret at DLRE@northlakeuu.org by December 10th.
December 24th - no morning service! Join us for Christmas Eve service at 7pm.

EIM: Eastside Introductory Meditation Class Series

7-9PM
Sanctuary

For six Wednesday evenings, starting Jan. 17, we will develop the path of mindfulness meditation, also called insight meditation, and how it can benefit you. As described in the link, the series will include teachings, periods of meditation, plenty of discussion, and follow-ups at home. The series, which will start at 7 p.m. each day, will be online and in person, the latter in the sanctuary at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church in Kirkland.

Here's the link, from the Seattle Insight Meditation Society website: https://seattleinsight.org/event/introductory-meditation-class-series-in-person-online/2024-01-17/

Rev. Kimberly's Sermon Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 10:30 a.m.: "Babies In The River" by Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson
Sunday, Dec. 10th, 10:30 a.m.: "Embracing The Gift of Mystery" a Youth Led Service
Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary: "Blue Christmas"
Sunday, Dec. 17th, 10:30 a.m.: "Let The Mystery Be" by Rev. Reid-McKee
Thursday, Dec. 21st, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary: Solstice Service
Sunday, Dec. 24th, 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service (note, no morning service)
Sunday, Dec. 31st 10:30 a.m.: Burning Bowl Service with Linda Lane

Share the Plate

The Guest at Your Table Program of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is this November's Share the Plate recipient. UUSC works with 50 partner organizations around the world and in the U.S. to implement their mission: UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies. Our work is grounded in the belief that all people have inherent power and dignity. An identifiable donation in any amount allows you to become a member of UUSC for the current year. A $40 donation entitles you to receive written program updates. Donations of $150 or more will be matched by the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock.

You can donate at Service or directly to UUSC using this link:
https://donate.uusc.org/give/75595/#!/donation/checkout

Worship Schedule for December

Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 10:30 a.m.: sermon by Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson
Sunday, Dec. 10th, 10:30 a.m.: "Embracing The Gift of Mystery" a Youth Led Service
Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary: "Blue Christmas"
Sunday, Dec. 17th, 10:30 a.m.: "Let The Mystery Be" by Rev. Reid-McKee
Thursday, Dec. 21st, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary: Solstice Service
Sunday, Dec. 24th, 7 p.m: Christmas Eve Service (note, no morning service)
Sunday, Dec. 31st 10:30 a.m.: Burning Bowl Service with Linda Lane

Rumor has it.. a new choir director?!!

Rumor has it we will soon have a new choir director. Until there's an official announcement, singers, please start practicing so you'll have your voice in shape for rehearsals starting in January. Fingers crossed, it's for real this time!