FALL BACK!
Remember to change your clocks this Sunday!
On Nov. 6 at 2 am, turn your clocks back to 1 am
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Regeneration: Let the Healing Begin
Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee
Sunday, November 6th, 10:25am
We welcome you to join us in person!
You can also join us on Zoom.
Zoom Link
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Continuing to focus on regeneration for this church year, this week will explore healing. Each of us has been broken in some way during the past few years, yet that brokenness is part of creating the wholeness of community. How do we heal? How do we heal each other?
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Next Week's Service
Our Multigenerational Service
Affirming Justice, Equity and Compassion Through Stories
Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee
Sunday, November 13th, 10:25am
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Our second Principle declares that we affirm justice, equity and compassion in human relations. During this multigenerational service we will tell stories about what this looks like and means in the world.
Second Sunday Multigenerational Service: all ages will be invited to share in the service on this Sunday; there will be no separate classes for youth.
Little Free Pantry collection will happen, so please to remember to bring a can of beans, soup, meat or peanut butter!
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Children and Youth Religious Education
Program Information
Register now for 2022-2023
Children/Youth In-Person Programming!
Northlake is offering Our Whole Lives for 8th-9th graders. Registration is open now; you can sign up here!
Our Whole Lives begins with a mandatory Parent Orientation, which will be held October 30th at 1 pm at Northlake. Youth will begin the program Saturday, November 5th with an evening gathering to get to know one another, have dinner, and complete the first couple of workshops. After that, our schedule will be most Sundays from 1-4pm, November - May (ending before Memorial Day), with holiday weekends off. For more information, please email Margaret Rogers at DLRE@northlakeuu.org.
We plan to offer 10th-12th grade OWL in early 2023. If you would like information when registration becomes available, please email Margaret at DLRE@northlakeuu.org.
For more information, check out the Children and Youth Programming page on our website
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Little Free Library
Joyce Wager is the new coordinator for our Little Free Library!
If you have a book you enjoyed and are ready to pass it on, put in our Little Free Library or hand it to Joyce directly. A note attached about the book is recommended. Please direct questions and ideas to Joyce, with a big word of gratitude!
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Northlake in a Nutshell
Interested in getting to know more about Northlake or in becoming a member? Please contact Margaret Rogers. We are postponing our first offering of Northlake in a Nutshell to November, and we would love to hear from you so that we can be in touch as we plan the new date. This class touches on our Unitarian Universalist history and values, as well as what makes our Northlake community special. This is a great opportunity to get to know us better!
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Coffee & Collaboration
Friday, November 4th, 1 - 2:30pm
Adams Hall
Join us for warm drinks and company as we work together on projects for our church. Contact Margaret Rogers with questions.
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Northlake Men's Group Meeting
Saturday, Nov 5, 9 - 11am
Hanly House and Zoom
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 if you would like more information or to be added to our email list.
Image by Celine Martin on Pixabay
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Eastside Insight Meditation
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm
Join us In Person or Online
Zoom Link
After more than 20 years, Eastside Insight is one of the best-established mindfulness meditation groups on the Eastside, offering a meditation community to people from Northlake Church, and to the wider Eastside.
Every evening includes a period of meditation, community check-in, a teaching and discussion. We meet in person in the Northlake Chapel and also online, in a hybrid format. Questions? Please contact Steve Wilhelm.
The next session will focus on wholesome and unwholesome states of mind and be led by Steve Wilhelm.
- Nov. 17th - Cultivating wholesome states of mind
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GG Getz's Celebration of Life
Today at 5:00 pm
GG was a beloved member of Northlake for years, and her family is planning to celebrate her life with us on Nov. 4th. 5pm service followed by a reception at Northlake for all.
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Pub Theology
Saturday, Nov. 5th at 6pm
This Saturday, Nov. 5th at 6 p.m. we will offer Pub Theology again.
If you plan to come, please RSVP by Friday at noon.
We will meet at the Chainline Station, near the Google campus in Kirkland. They have put up a tent and have space heaters so we can gather even if the weather is wet!
The question for the month is: "Do you distinguish between a lived theology and a spiritual theology, and how are these compared to a theology of the intellect?"
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Save the Date!
Sunday Small Group Conversations Series
Starting November 6
The 1st Sunday Small Group Conversations Series on the theme of "Healing" is coming up.
Join us November 6th from 11:45am - 12:45pm in the Conference Room.
Zoom attendance is possible - please rsvp to Margaret at if you plan to attend via zoom
This drop-in gathering will reflect on and discuss November's theme of Healing. We will have a reading and discussion questions to get us started in thinking and sharing about how we experience Healing. We hope to see you there!
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Stories of the Journey
Sunday, Nov. 13th, 11:35-12:30
Join us for this time of reflection and writing, after the morning service. We will have some writing prompts and a practice session
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Seamster's Creative Union
Meets Monday, November 14, 6 - 9:30pm
Adams Hall
The Seamsters are a diverse creative group, founded in 2001; while most members sew, many are also weavers, potters, painters, paper artists, jewelry makers, knitters and crocheters. At their monthly meetings they have spirited interactions and share their current projects. In addition, the group takes 2 annual retreats, quarterly field trips, and hosts quarterly workdays, at which members work on their own projects and contribute efforts toward constructing quilts given to Evergreen Hospice, the Highline Hospital nursery, and other charitable endeavors
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Meaningful Movies of Kirkland
in association with
MM Mount Baker & MM West Seattle
is pleased to present
Agritopia:
Rundown Apartments Reborn as Food Forest Cohousing Village
Thursday, November 17, 6pm
Followed by a discussion
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Northlake Social Suppers
Sign-up by November 21st!
Did you enjoy “Dinners for Eight” at Northlake or another church? They’re being restarted at Northlake as "Social Suppers."
If you have not heard of these before, please consider coming. It is a great way to get to meet people in the church and make new friends.
All you do is sign-up, then you will be randomly put into a group of 6 people who will gather for a meal. You will be asked to provide part of the meal (perhaps dessert or a side dish). The Host will provide the main course.
The first round of Social Suppers will be Fridays, January 20, February 17 and March 17 2023. General guidelines can be found here, or find written guidelines at the church.
Sign-up at: minister@northlakeuu.org
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Thanksgiving At Northlake
Thursday, Nov. 24th, 2pm
Sign up to bring food! We need everything from turkey to canned cranberry sauce.
There will a dinner at Northlake for all who want to join in a community gathering. Please join us! RSVP with what food you will bring, and how many will be in your party. There is a sign-up in Adam's Hall, or email to minister@northlakeuu.org
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Seamsters Creative Union
Craft Fair
Call for Items
Participate in the Northlake Seamsters Creative Union Craft Fair 2022! It will be held on December 4th and 11th, after the Sunday Service at Northlake. A drop-off session has been scheduled for Saturday, December 3th in the NUUC sanctuary, 10:00am-2pm. If this time does not work for you, please contact me at the number below to schedule an alternative time. An additional item drop off time can be arranged for the second Sunday of the Craft Fair if required.
If you are ready to sign up or you have questions, contact Sarah Grant, the Craft Fair Contact or call 425-614-6831.
Program details can be found here.
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Northlake Walk & Talk
Want some fun outdoors? The Northlake Walk and Talk group meets every Monday and Thursday at 10:00 am. We meet in front of Thruline Coffee (on Park Lane in downtown Kirkland) at 9:55 am, and set off promptly at 10:00. FYI, there is free parking at the Kirkland Library. All are welcome! Any questions, please contact Melissa A, 509-710-1494.
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Online Art Open Studio
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 8 pm on zoom. This is an opportunity to set aside time for engaging with art and craft, whether you are a professional or drawing stick figures! Come find joy and soothe your spirit while gathering in community with others.
The conversation ranges from time to share our projects with one another (and get feedback or ideas if requested), to sharing what's going on in our hearts and lives.
Image by Margaret Jaszowska on Unsplash
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GA 2023
Everyone is welcome to submit a proposal for either virtual or in-person programming for the 2023 Multi-platform General Assembly. Presenters from historically and currently marginalized communities, including people of color and youth, are encouraged to apply. Click this link for more information.
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Gratitudes
- Thanks to our Media Arts & Hospitality Volunteers for our last service:
- Tech Lead: Chris K
- Slide Creation: Tracy Y
- Zoom Screen Sharing: Chris K
- Sanctuary Projection: Stuart D
- Board Member in Charge: Galen L
- Greeters, Ushers & Hospitality: Melissa A, Karrin K-d, Christy M, Janet H
- Board Member In Charge: Diane D
- A huge thank you to all the other quiet givers whose unseen acts of kindness and care make Northlake UU our beloved home
Image by Chris Lawton on Unsplash
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November Share the Plate
Guest at Your Table
Guest at Your Table (GAYT) is UUSC’s annual intergenerational program to raise support for and awareness about key human rights issues. Since UUSC works in more than 20 countries, with over 50 grassroots partners, there are thousands of individuals involved in and who benefit from the work that our members make possible. The program is an opportunity to celebrate grassroots partnership, support human rights, and learn about just four of these individuals—the “guests” in Guest at Your Table.
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Contents
- Sunday Service
- Next Sunday's Service
- Children and Youth Religious Education
- Little Free Library
- Northlake in a Nutshell
- Coffee & Collaboration
- Men's Group Meeting
- Eastside Insight Meditation
- GG Getz Celebration of Life
- Pub Theology
- Small Group Conversation Series
- Stories of the Journey
- Seamsters Meeting
- Meaningful Movies
- Northlake Social Suppers
- Thanksgiving at Northlake
- Seamsters Craft Fair
- Northlake Walk & Talk
- Online Art Open Studio
- GA2023 Call for Program Proposals
- Gratitudes
- Share the Plate
- NUUC Staff Office Hours
- Facility Calendar
- Submissions
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Weekly at Northlake
NUUC Google Calendar (Click on the calendar to see other events and gatherings)
Fridays
1 - 2:30pm Coffee & Collaboration
5 - 6pm Happy Hour
Saturdays
Sundays
10:30am Worship Service
11:30 am Coffee Hour in Adams Hall & playground
12:45 - 2pm Choir
Mondays
Tuesdays
11am - 12:30pm Chronic Pain Management Group (Email)
12:30pm Community Check In
6:30 - 8pm Art Open Studio
Wednesdays
5 - 7:30 NoUUrishing Dinner (Adams Hall)
Thursdays
12:30pm Community Check In
Fridays
1 - 2:30pm Coffee & Collaboration
5 - 6pm Happy Hour
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Northlake UU Weekly eNews
Purpose:
To remind and inform Northlake UU congregation & visitors of upcoming services and church-related events.
Published: Weekly, sent Fridays at 5:00 a.m. via MailChimp.
Deadline: All submissions must be sent to editor by Wednesday AT NOON for the current week's publication.
Words: Brief
- Be direct and concise in your announcement.
- Think of what, when, where, and why. Use a short headline.
- Put the day of the week before the date. Then add date, time(s), location, message, and contact information.
- REVIEW your message and look for spelling errors, check the date, time, and location.
- Avoid using acronyms or abbreviations. If you do, define your acronym or abbreviation in your first use.
- Include a graphic, if you would like.
- Protect privacy by avoiding use of personal emails or telephone numbers.
Topics:
- Worship Services and congregational news
- Committee news, adult programs and RE postings
- Board of Trustees and Northlake UU Official Notices
- UUA information
Editing: The eNews editor will review each submission. Any post needing substantive editing will be returned and will need to be re-submitted.
Please send all submissions to Northlake UU Staff at office@northlakeuu.org
Thank you!
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