Posts by Karen R. Smith
Youth & Family News – with Cookie-O-Rama!
Thanks to our energetic staff and volunteers who jump in to help every week. We are always ready for regulars and visitors to join in the Unity-based programming from infant to older teens. Feel free to bring your youth to enjoy an hour of connecting and enjoying time together. Things have been hopping in YFM…
Read MoreThe Risers Group
The Risers Group The purpose of the Risers Group is to “walk the talk” — put into practice our spiritual principles and values by actively standing up for democracy, dignity, compassion, and justice. We want to do this personally, but we especially want to do this in spiritual community. Guided by feedback received at August…
Read MoreBoard Brief: November 2025
Board Brief: November 2025 Key Updates & Actions from the Board of Trustees Community Action – Risers Support The Board is in support of the recently formed Risers (formerly One Million Rising) and grateful for the leadership of Carl Woestwin and Betsy Graef. If you have not yet gotten involved but interested, then look…
Read MoreCelebrate Rev. Karen
Celebrating Rev. Karen – You’re Invited New Year’s Eve! Celebrate Rev. Karen’s retirement after 35 years of serving the Seattle Unity community and the Unity movement! Celebrate: There are several ways to honor and celebrate Rev. Karen. The Grand Send-Off will be a New Year’s Eve Celebration on the rooftop on Wednesday, 12/31…
Read MorePlease Consider Legacy Giving
Please Consider Legacy Giving Seattle Unity has been a spiritual home for so many of us, a sanctuary of healing, joy, and transformation. As we look ahead, we are planting seeds today for a thriving spiritual community tomorrow. That’s the vision behind our Legacy Giving Campaign, “Growing Our Future Together.” Legacy giving is not about…
Read MoreHoliday Sock Drive
During the months of October & November the Outreach team will be holding our annual Sock Drive to benefit Compass Housing and YouthCare. (Socks are the number one most requested article of clothing requested by unhoused youth!) Our team will be in the lobby after every Service collecting new socks and cash donations. You…
Read MoreOne Million Rising Introduction
What is One Million Rising? from NoKings.org/Rise From the No Kings national mobilization to local organizing, millions have already taken defiant action and joined the movement against authoritarianism. Our next step is to direct that momentum into mass, decentralized pressure that compels key institutions to defect from Trumpism. We have to strike while the iron is…
Read MoreOne Million Rising Group
One Million Rising Group At our first meeting, I didn’t know how our community would react – but watching 28 people trickle into the Conference Room was exciting. There was the desire, as expressed by Michelle Obama, to “do something,” combined with the enthusiasm for finding community in a difficult time. We began by going…
Read MoreOctober Youth & Family News
October Youth & Family News Youth & Family Ministries welcomes both long-timers and new-comers to our Sunday morning programs. We have a wonderful team of teachers and volunteers each week to explore Unity principles in daily life with our youth from 2-18 years of age. 10/19 All Ages Pumpkin Patch Adventure (after church) 10/24 –…
Read MoreCommunity Celebrations: Rain Gamble
This feature column celebrates milestones or special experiences in our community members’ lives and provides an opportunity to get to know one another in new ways. This month we recognize Rain Gamble, attending college in Durango, CO. My name is Rain Gamble. I grew up going to Seattle Unity and recently moved to Colorado…
Read MoreCongratulations, Christie & James!
James Tierney & Christie Randolph We’ve been together for 10 years!! So we decided it’s time to … get married!! We’re exchanging vows during the church service on 10/5. Please join us if you can. We’ll be providing some yummy food in the fellowship hall after the Service so no need to bring…
Read MoreLegacy Giving Campaign Kickoff!
Legacy Giving Campaign Kickoff Seattle Unity has been extremely blessed by several bequests over the years that have allowed this spiritual community to thrive. For example, the bequests from Jack MacDonald and Robert MacDonald (no relation) provided the initial funds for our current Reserve Fund and Endowment Fund. The money in the Reserve Fund allowed…
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