A Rev. Bill Commentary: Thoughts from Mexico

I am writing this having marched yesterday with Frances and about 800 others in the Oaxaca, Mexico, Women’s March.  We joined with millions of others across the globe in resistance to the Trump agenda and misogyny.  Here, it felt particularly important to indicate solidarity with … read more.

Preview: Rev. Bill’s Sermon, Feb. 19

 Old Turtle and The Broken Truth

Rev. Bill Graves, Rebecca Wassel and our favorite thespians.

This will be a service intended for all ages although childcare will be provided for the very young.   It is a multi-media drama based on the classic story about love, acceptance, and … read more.

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program Offered

Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a lifespan sexuality education program. OWL helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, OWL provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity, sexual orientation, … read more.

Thursday Evening Seminar, February 16

Book Discussion:  “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, led by Rev. Bill Graves and CWU Librarian, Gerard Hogan, Thurs. Feb. 16, 7-8:30pm.

This book is a groundbreaking meditation on war in our time.   It is prose that heads to the nerve center of our Viet … read more.

Preview: Rev. Bill’s Sermon, Feb. 12

Be Ours a Religion: Interfaith

“Fostering Interfaith Connections in a Conservative Community”

Rev. Bill Graves and the KVUUC choir

As KVUUC has become a primary sponsor and participant in the Kittitas Valley Interfaith Alliance it would be a good time to consider what the term “interfaith” connotes and … read more.

A Rev. Bill Commentary: Bracing for the New Year

Donald Trump was named “Person of The Year” for 2016 by Time Magazine.  I would counter that by naming the KVUUC Newsletter’s “Person(s) of the Year.”  The winner is the 10,000 Water Protectors who gathered at Standing Rock, North Dakota.  You see our editorial Board … read more.

Interfaith Event planned for Jan. 20

The Interfaith Alliance of Kittitas County (which KVUUC is active in) will celebrate World Religion Day by sponsoring a dialogue about interfaith values and potluck dinner on January 20.  Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information about time and location.

The Mountaintop, Jan. 6, 7, 8

Jan. 6 & 7, 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 8, 2 p.m.    Tower Theatre in McConnell Hall

Free & Open to the Public

The iconic play “The Mountaintop” will be coming to CWU for three days in January. This performance is part of the … read more.

Rev. Bill’s Whereabouts in January

Frances and I send all of KVUUC a hope that 2017 will be a year of joy and meaningful encounters.   Under my contract January is one of the months I will not be coming to Ellensburg.  Instead we will be mostly in Oaxaca, Mexico.   This … read more.