Virtual Book Club for Parents with Young Children
A virtual book club for parents of young children is starting on October 6th. The group will meet from 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm on Tuesday nights and walk through the major themes of the book Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness by Cindy Wang Brandt. Please join us and/or invite […]
Reflections from Sunday
This past Sunday morning we gathered outside of UniPlace for a worship service. We were delighted to see Samir playing the organ loud enough for us to hear outside, and able to wheel the piano towards the Sanctuary doors. It may have been a short service, but the fellowship with friends was incredible. Thank you […]
Lectio Divina Prayer Time
Lectio Divina is the practice of prayerfully reflecting on the words of scripture for personal growth, rather than academic study of the passage. Weekly, individuals are invited to join in the parlor at UniPlace from 11:00-11:45 am on Wednesdays. We listen together to a passage, sit in silence to listen for God’s word to us […]
Community Dinner Cancelled 09/02
Hi Friends, We’re writing to let you know that tonight’s community dinner has been cancelled. We have an unexpected absence of a staff member and we are working on backup scenarios for moments like these. We are diligently planning to ensure our Community Dinner ministry continues next Wednesday, September 9. The dinner will look similar […]
Kitchen Progress!
Community Dinner Update It’s crunch time around here getting this sacred space ready for the Community Dinners! We are so glad to have Chef Claudia Bautista in the kitchen and blessed to partner with such a talented chef and entrepreneur! Posted by: Jess Dager University Place Christian Church Community Connector jessdager@gmail.com
Psalms Study Begins Tonight — Tuesdays at 5:15 on Zoom
This lovely journal allows us to doodle, draw, and write reflections as we read our way through the Psalms over the next 8 weeks. If you would like one of the journals, stop by the church office to pick one up. They are only $8. Or use your own bible and just join in the […]
Warm Welcomes and Mask Donations
Dear Uniplace Family, Thank you for the warm welcome I’ve received as I begin my role as your Community Connector. I am training this week with Jessi Delost, learning the ropes and getting my creative juices flowing. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the Community Dinner program in light of Covid-19. […]
Outdoor Summer Worship
July 26 a gentle breeze welcomed friends of UniPlace to the farm where Pastors Kris Light and Ed Taylor live and garden. Some brought lawn chairs, some stayed in the cars, others found a comfortable spot on the lawn already set up. We shared communion with pre-packaged grapes and crackers, wore our masks and kept […]
God Is Here!
Today in worship we celebrate that God is always near. Rain or shine, we can find happy places and sacred spaces.
The Acts of the Apostles
BIBLE STUDY Throughout May, our UniPlace worship series is focusing on the book of Acts. To be precise, The Acts of the Apostles. The fifth book of the New Testament, coming right after the four Gospels, Acts is the story of how the early witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus started the Church. Written by […]