Sunday Service
Guardians of our Galaxy
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Sunday, April 7th
10:30am
Join us in person or Zoom!
We are part of a church of belonging. We come here to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And we do this work together by offering all we have, including our financial support, because together we create a galaxy where all are included.
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Sunday, April 7th
12noon
Sanctuary
Congregational Meeting: Board and Nominating Committee Elections
Updated Mission and Vision Statements
Stewardship Campaign Kickoff
Lunch and childcare will be provided |
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Sunday Potluck
April 7th after service!
Please bring food to share on April 7th. We will eat together before the Congregational Meeting that will begin around noon.
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Ministry Circle
All who are involved in leading the ministry programs of our church are invited to the Ministry Circle gathering after the service on Sunday, April 14th from noon-2:00. We will review the Ministry Manual that has all the policies and program descriptions and talk about hopes for the upcoming months.
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Making Good Trouble
A collective program in defense of democracy, coordinated by the Women’s Group, Meaningful Movies and Ministerial staff
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Meaningful Movies, Good Troubles: Sunday, April 21st 4:00 The Meaningful Movies Project will show "Good Troubles" about John Lewis and his voting campaign available to all sites as a group event in person or by zoom. Democracy First will help lead the panel.
Faithful Democracy: Northlake is coordinating a Kirkland Faith-based entry in the July 4th parade to demonstrate that faith groups are pro-democracy. Plan to join us, and plan to help organize this event by contacting Rev. Nancy at minister@northlakeuu.org
Good Trouble Congregation: Join with us in the UU the Vote program called Good Trouble Congregation. We need to meet two or more criteria in each of the two categories below.
Organizing
- Turn out 5 percent of members at a partner public action / witness Turn out 10 percent of members at UUTV political education event
- GT team table or canvasses at three (or more) public events
- At least 2 congregants are line warmers, poll workers, Election Defenders, or non-partisan poll observers.
- Reach 20 percent volunteer engagement in GT programming
- Act as Ballot Initiative Petition Hub or other ballot-related site
Voter Contact
- Average 20 postcards or letters per member
- Average 200 text messages per member
- Average 20 calls per member
- Average 20 doorknocks per member
- Average 10 ballot petition signatures per member
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Saturday, April 20th
1pm
Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW/Seattle
Jacob Johns, Jeff Ferguson and other indigenous Wisdom Keepers will speak of their experiences in last year's UN COP28 (Conference of the Parties) and their plans for this year's UN COP29 at the Duwamish Longhouse. It's informative and a fund raiser. We are invited to attend and, if possible, bring snacks to share. There may also be volunteer opportunities.
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Earth Month with the Zombie Apocalypse Team!
Carbon Calculator & Grab-n-Go Bags: Come learn what your carbon footprint is, and stay to learn how to be prepared to leave home if an emergency happens, or what you need to shelter-in-place. Madeleine Nelson will show us the carbon calculators and Chris Findley will talk about Grab-and-Go bags and supplies. Sunday, April 21st noon.
Earth Sunday: April 21st our worship service will be around celebrating our earth, with guest speaker Rev. Kara Markell. Please bring in leaves, flowers, rocks, sticks or anything of the beauty that surrounds you, and we will build an altar to the earth. We will also plant seeds and focus on our beautiful planet!
Climate Change- The Facts: movie about what's happening with climate change, followed by a discussion with Rev. N and the ZAT, noon on Sunday, April 28th.
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Pub Theology & Uncorked
Saturday, April 13th
Our topic will be: "What was your religious experience growing up? Then, what is it you are looking for (or may have found) in religion now?" The quick opening round will be an answer to a funny religious experience you have had.
Uncorked begins at 3:30 p.m. in Hanly House (right off the Northlake parking lot). Bring your own beverage and a snack to share!
Pub Theology begins at 6:00 p.m. and we will be outdoors at the Chainline Station (604 5th PL S Kirkland, WA 98033) on the Google campus. Be sure to purchase a beer, but bring your own dinner (although they do list pizza on their menu now!). Please RSVP if you plan to attend. We need 3 people committed to make this happen! minister@northlakeuu.org
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Men’s Group
In person and off-site. (No Zoom.)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 6
The Men's Group promotes friendship, encourages community, and provides support among the men and friends of the NUUC community in support of UU principles and values. All personal stories and matters shared at the meeting are private and confidential, unless otherwise noted. All participants pledge to uphold and respect that confidentiality. Please contact Steve Rosen at steve98033@gmail.com if you would like more information about this meeting or if you wish to be added to our email list.
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