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BUF’s Action of Immediate Witness Submission for the 2026 General Assembly
Deb Cruz, as one of BUF delegates and as President of JUUstice Washington, has submitted an AIW: Defend Against the Assault of Environmental Protections: Public Lands Rules and the Endagerment Finding. This AIW is to be voted upon by the delegates this June at General Assembly to be possibly one of three AIW presented the denomination to act on them throughout the next year and beyond.
Gathering of the Eagles
May 22
Lummi Nation
Wex’liem Community Building
2100 Blackhawk Way, Bellingham
1:00 PM Canoe Landing
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Potluck Dinner
Mother’s Day Craft Fundraiser for BUF
Sunday, May 10
11:30 AM
Social Hall
The Beehive Community Studio are expressing their gratitude for BUF with Mother’s Day Craft Fundraiser during the Coffee Hour in the Social Hall
Proposed New BUF Mission Statement
Sunday, May 10
Social Hall
Noon
Come see, hear, and ask questions about the proposed statement at the listening session during Coffee Hour
Roof Project Listening Session
Sunday, May 10
Social Hall
Noon
At the Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday May 31, there will be a proposal for a partial roof replacement. Join us to learn the details of the project and its funding. Please join us!
Announcement from UU Solidarity Initiative (on Immigration issues)
UUSI provides training and education to members of congregations around the nation concerning the changes in immigration law and the impacts on immigrants coming whether as refugees, asylum-seekers, work visas, etc.
An Invitation to Join UU Ministry for Earth
Join UU Ministry for Earth to ground, re-center, and sustain ourselves for the work of climate justice. There are readings, a short reflection, time for individual contemplation, and sharing in small groups.
Paddle Call Proposal Deadline is Wednesday, April 30
Don't miss this opportunity to advocate for the project you would like to see accomplished at BUF in the next year.
Celebrating a New Way: The Launch of Mosaic Congregations
UUA Mosaic Virtual Spring Gathering
Saturday, May 2
3:00 PM Sanctuary
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA ) is inviting us to a national virtual gathering celebrating the launch of Mosaic Congregations—a movement to cultivate antiracist, multicultural Unitarian Universalist communities grounded in justice, healing, and shared power.
SEJC Update: Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support (WFCIS) Newsletter
IRIS Benefit
Saturday, April 18
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
Tickets $40
Benefactor $250
Food and beverages available for purchase at Amendment 21, in the hotel lobby 100% of proceeds will go to IRIS.
Going Away Party
Saturday, April 18
2:00 PM
Social Hall
Don’t miss the BUF GOODBYE Party for Jayme & David Curley and Elie & Alan Friedlob
Adult RE Class: Options for the Care and Disposition of My Body after I Die - Brian Flowers
Sunday, May 3
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Flex Room (upstairs)
Free