January 2 – March 14, 2026 As Rev. Sarah completes her fourth year of ministry with us—and her 11th year of ordained ministry—she will be taking her first sabbatical, beginning January 2 and ending March 14, 2026. Over the past several months, leaders and committees throughout VUU have worked together to ensure that our community…
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Dear Ones, Last weekend we explored together how we might move through bystander paralysis and step more fully into compassionate action to support immigrants in our community who are facing real and immediate threats. Our guest speaker chose a bold and provocative way of engaging us, and I recognize that her approach landed differently for…
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One way you can help support immigrants now is to order tortillas and candles from two immigrant families whose breadwinner was taken. Please fill out this order form and I will take payment this Sunday and deliver the orders so that you may receive them on Sunday, December 14 or 21. I will have some with me on…
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This month we welcomed a new Faith Formation Director, Wilbliss Kim (they/them). Wilbliss describes themselves as “grounded by values for spiritual reclamation of ancestral heritage through collective liberation for all beings. My life’s work includes extensive experience in administrative responsibilities and developing spiritual and empowering healing arts for children, youth, and oppressed people with love as…
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Last weekend we had a table at Chandler Pride. This event has a great “small town” vibe, and is set up as a free and open fair in downtown Chandler. Area organizations, businesses, faith communities and City of Chandler services attend and offer fun activities in a family friendly space. We had so many people visit our table! Adrienne…
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