WHUUF’s mission is to plant seeds of inspiration, grow in compassionate community, and bloom in service to the wider world. Here is a list of all the groups at WHUUF that fulfill its mission. You are invited to find a way to engage that grows your heart, mind, and spirit and lets you offer your best self in service.

Arts and Aesthetics

Coordinates, arranges, and plans bi-monthly art shows. Responsible for the selection of art submitted for exhibition and for the permanent collections of the Fellowship. Coordinates the visual ambiance of WHUUF.

Contact: Evin Aksay & Anita Clark, arts@whuuf.org

Book Group

Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in Forest Hall to discuss a book. Click here to see what they’re reading.

Contact: Tanya Roundy

Buddhist Meditation

A chance to read and reflect on Buddhist contemporary writings, sit in quiet and share our lives.

To find out more, go here.

For more information, please email Anne.

Chalice Circles

Chalice Circles is a group practice of listening and reflecting our lives. Circles convene twice a year for 8-week sessions. People are needed to organize the sessions and facilitate as well as participate.

Contact: Rev. Tracy Springberry

Choristers

Perform at one Sunday service a month and have a great time doing it. Singers are always needed. Rehearsals every Thursday at 7pm for most of the year except summer.

Director: John Boelling

Children/Youth Religious Education Pathways Religious Growth and Learning

Provides all aspects of religious education for children and youth. Involves parents and Members in policy and curriculum planning and in sharing their skills and time with the RE classes and activities.

Contact: Izzy Hart

Sunday Services/Worship Team  

Plans and directs the Sunday Services.

Contact: Rev. Tracy Springberry

Writing Group

Offers feedback to improve writing and encouragement to continue.

ON HIATUS

Yoga

Thursdays in the Sanctuary,1-2 pm.

Geared toward strength, calm, balance and flexibility, beginner-friendly but challenging. You will make progress at your own pace. Some yoga props are available to borrow. Suggested donation is $15-20; however, no one will be turned away. Arrive by 12:45 to set up and socialize. If interested, contact Nicole Adami

Community Building and Fun

Family Camp

The WHUUF Family Retreat/Camp is an annual opportunity for young WHUUFers and their older people to spend time together playing, sharing, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Contact: Izzy Hart

Group Soup

Everyone is invited to stay for soup and conversation after Sunday service on (usually) the fourth Sunday of the month. Soups from All in the Soup Together..Four Seasons of Recipes and Reflection, which was inspired by WHUUF’s before Covid Group Soup. Usually both meat-based and vegetarian options are available. Donations are always welcome, but never required. Just come and enjoy our time together!

Contacts:

Group Soup: Maureen Peace

Men’s Group

The Men’s Group is open to new members.

Contact: Howard Baldwin or Spencer Ehrman 

WHUUF Pickleball League

We meet at 1:30 pm and play until 3:00 pm. However, there are generally folks available at 1:00 pm to help those who have little experience. In these first 30 minutes, we will talk about some general game rules and practice some basic skills.

Contact: Uwe Neitzel

Women’s Group

Join the women of WHUUF for some friendly open-ended chatting followed by discussion of selected topic. Takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the Coffee Room

Contact: Tanya Roundy

Women’s Retreat

An annual event for WHUUF women/femmes and friends. This event is for sharing, learning, reflecting, relaxing, and playing.

Contact: Linda Towers

Young Families

WHUUF’s young families group meet for dinner, community and conversation several times a month. You are welcome to join if you consider yourself part of a young family. Childcare is provided during parent conversation. RSVPs are requested.

Contact: Izzy Hart

Stewardship Team

The Stewardship team assists and enables each person in the WHUUF community to generously give of time, talent, and treasure. We conduct the annual pledge drive. We help build a culture of generosity knowing we are privileged to share what has been given to each of us to protect the earth, protect all life, and serve our neighbors through our faith and fellowship.

Contact: Peter Hepokoski

Compassion for Earth Exchange

Educates and engages WHUUF’s community on issues of the environment and climate change.

Contact: Jean Trygstad

Gender and Sexuality Equity Team

Educates and engages WHUUF’s community on issues of Gender and Sexuality Equity.

Contact: Annie Vigileos

Social Justice Community

Social Justice is the expression of our Unitarian Universalist faith and values. The Social Justice Committee works to connect the WHUUF fellowship with important issues of human rights and environmental protection.

Contact: Wendy Cluse

Get Connected! Get Involved!

Want to help make WHUUF happen – and build friendships while you serve others? Small groups and committees are where the action is! Keep reading – you’ll find several groups looking for members! You can find a full list of WHUUF’s small groups and committees online.