What's Happening at Waverly
The Waverly Gathering Table
Monday, November 25
6:30-8:00 pm
All our welcome together in Waverly's Fellowship Hall for a meal and to share a story, a work of art, or a piece of music--whatever you are inspired to share by the prompt "Side Dish." What's being pushed to the side that should be a centerpiece? Invite a friend, and come even if you can't think of anything to share!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
November is Stewardship Month!
Rev. Rob will be illuminating the topics of Time, Talent, and Tithe, in his sermons this month.
Sunday, November 3
11:00 am
Sunday, November 10
11:00 am
Sunday, November 17
11:00 am
Sunday, November 24
11:00 am
Please join us, or you can watch live
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CHURCH LIFE
Waverly Ukes: Practices are on the first and third Thursdays at 7 PM. New members are always welcome!
Waverly Book Group. The next gathering is
Monday, November at 6:30 pm for
No Exit, by Jean-Paul Sartre. Hosted by Joanne Buck. Want to get started on the December selection? It's The Cost of Free Land by Rebecca Clarren. And don't miss the chance to meet the author on Tuesday, November 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Lake Oswego UCC.
Rock Music Benefit
Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 pm A rocking benefit for programs that support queer youth. The suggested donation is $10. Singer Ryan Cassata,
Girlfiend, and Joryhill.
Strengthening our Hearts
Thursday, November 14, 7-8:30. Join us as we come together to strengthen our hearts and community ties, whatever the outcome of the presidential election, and move forward in strengthening our democracy. As we face the potential for politically driven violence, we want to come together to offer community, comfort, and comaraderie. There will be music, breakout groups, and the opportunity to share our stories as well as sharing in our mutual pursuit of peace. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for mingling, networking, light refreshments and music by John Gilmore. The program will begin at 7:00.
This is a collaborative program of Waverly, EcoFaith Recovery and Third Act Oregon.
Grief Support
Is the loss of a loved one weighing on you and you think it would be helpful to have the focused support of others to process that grief?
Lake Oswego UCC is holding a free workshop on Saturday, November 16 from 9:30 until 11:30 am entitled "Through the Darkness: Grief, Loss, and Low Mood During Holidays and Winter Gloom." The facilitator is Nancie Potter Wamser, a marriage and family therapist. A workbook with personal exercises and resources will be used. Advance registration is required, using this link.
Rev. Rob Tulloch will hold three Grief and Loss small group sessions from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesdays: November 20, December 4 and December 18. The group will meet in the lounge space of the Waverly Fellowship Hall. Saturday, December 21 Waverly will observe the Winter Solstice and the Longest Night with a candlelight evening of contemplation and song intended to help those who grieve.
Share Your Closet!
The Waverly community continues to support the work of Hygiene4All by sharing gently worn clothing with the unhoused community of Portland's Central Eastside. Check your closets and bring your donations to the red barrel in the Waverly narthex. To learn more about the work of Hygiene4All, click here.