Free Church Unitarian Welcomes You
1218 Harrison Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230
November 2025 Services
1218 Harrison Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230
November 2025 Services
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Sunday, November 2 , 11:00 am
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The Language of Roots
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Rev. Tessie Mandeville and Friends
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Come and hear a recently rediscovered story, "Grandmother Waits.” As we tell you the story, we’ll reflect, as the elders we are now, on its messages of autonomy, depth, creativity, and what it takes to be a healthy, diverse community. The story will be told by Carrie and Judith, who co-wrote it more than 30 years ago, and woven together with poetry, music, and songs by Tessie and Su. This promises to be an engaging and wonderful service.
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Sunday, November 9 , 11:00 am
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Keeping Our Joy (While the Dumpster Burns)
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Rev. Catharine Clarenbach
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Portland, Oregon has instigated a plague of frogs upon the soldiers of the Pharaoh of the moment. From Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, demonstrators have been taking hold of joy with both hands as a way to say No to authoritarianism. Join us as we explore some ways to maintain joy, one of the most important ways to resist the despair and compliance that threatens us all.
Rev. Catharine Clarenbach comes to us most recently (very recently indeed) from Portland, Oregon, where she regularly joined other clergy and people of faith protesting the presence of ICE in the city. She attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and was very involved with All Souls Unitarian and their visioning process, adult spiritual development, and capital campaigns during her time in seminary. She also served as All Souls's Director of Pastoral Care and Membership. She came from DC in 2013, where she served First Unitarian Church of Portland as an intern minister. Rev. Catharine continues to unpack her new apartment in Bellingham with a will, and looks forward to building community here in the very northwest of the US Pacific Northwest.
Rev. Catharine Clarenbach comes to us most recently (very recently indeed) from Portland, Oregon, where she regularly joined other clergy and people of faith protesting the presence of ICE in the city. She attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and was very involved with All Souls Unitarian and their visioning process, adult spiritual development, and capital campaigns during her time in seminary. She also served as All Souls's Director of Pastoral Care and Membership. She came from DC in 2013, where she served First Unitarian Church of Portland as an intern minister. Rev. Catharine continues to unpack her new apartment in Bellingham with a will, and looks forward to building community here in the very northwest of the US Pacific Northwest.
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Sunday, November 16, 11:00 am
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Musical Tribute to Veterans
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Member Robb Deines
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With friend Gabe, my partner in "Waters Edge Musicians," we will perform a few songs. Congregation input is requested sharing personal experience or of family members that are Veterans with short stories of their service.
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Sunday, November 23, 11:00 am
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Solidarity Forever: The Spirit of the Labor Movement
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Member Heather Christiansen
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What does it mean to say we are equal and how does that understanding affect how we live and see the world?
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Sunday, November 30 , 11:00 am
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Still Thankful
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Rev. Barbara Gilday
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When things are falling apart, it is easy to go into panic, avoidance, helplessness, blame, numbness or any number of negative emotions. Buddhist teachings tell us to accept and be grateful for the current situation and mindful of what can emerge out of loss. Like the butterfly, it takes time. The process itself is not pretty, but the outcome can be greater than we ever could have dreamed. Can we be open to what is emerging?
Annual Events for the 2025-2026 Church Year
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Sunday, November 2
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Pledge deadline for 2025-2026
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Sunday, November 16
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Fall Congregational Meeting after church service.
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Saturday, December 6
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Annual Auction at the Church. Doors open at 5:00. Silent auction bidding begins at 5:30. Live auction begins at 7:00.
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Sunday, December 21
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Christmas service at 7:00 pm.
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Sunday, December 28
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No Service.
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Sunday, January 4
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No Service.
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Sunday, February 8
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Winter Congregational Meeting after church service.
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Sunday, April 5
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Easter Service at 11:00 am.
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Sunday, May 18
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Spring Congregational Meeting after church service.
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Sunday, June 7
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Flower Communion Service at 11:00 am.
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Sunday, July 12
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July potluck picnic lunch at the church at 12:00 pm.
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Sunday, August 30
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Annual BBQ dinner fundraiser at the church at 12:00 pm.
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