Wellspring Wednesday

Wellspring Wednesday at Unity Church gathers a multigenerational church community Wednesday evenings to nourish right and holy relationship among us and deepen our life of faith grounded in spiritual practice and antiracist multicultural work. The Wellspring Wednesday experience includes:

Sharing meaningful time and nourishing food together
Brief multigenerational worship in Ames Chapel
Opportunities to play, learn, and practice with one another

Here's what you can expect:

5:45 p.m.: Dinner prepared and served by our Food Ministry Teams. Menus are posted with the programming for each week. The cost for dinner is $10/adults, $5/child (ages 5-12), $3/child (ages 2-4), and $25/family. If you need financial assistance to help cover the cost of dinner, please email Philippa Anastos at [email protected]. If you plan to join us and need a special dietary preparation, please email Heidi Birkholz at [email protected]. Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free options available. Please read our nut policy for information about how we help support community members with this life-threatening allergy.
6:45 p.m.: Multigenerational chapel service in the Ames Chapel
7:10-8:30 p.m.: Weekly programs with childcare provided.

Food Ministers Welcome Here
Interested in helping to prepare Wellspring Wednesday meals? No previous experience is required as we give on-the-job training. We only ask you have a collaborative spirit and are willing to put love into the food we prepare and serve. If you are interested, you can sign up here or you can email Heidi at [email protected].

May Programs and Menus

May 13
Hoyo sambusas, curried lentils, quinoa salad, blueberry cake

Death Café | Parish Hall
Come, eat cake, drink tea and discuss our mortality with Rev. Shay MacKay. Since its inception in 2010, the Death Café model has spread quickly to more than 90 countries. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It seems people have a lot to say about death, and enjoy engaging in these conversations with others. What it is: A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. What it is not: A group focused on bereavement, grief support or a group counseling session.

Lectio Divina | Gannett Room & Zoom
Is it poetry? Is it meditation? It’s a bit of both — Lectio Divina! Come experience the alchemy that occurs through focused reflection on an inspirational text. Many people find Lectio Divina sessions to be a time of rejuvenation and insight. Led by Shelley Butler and Lisa Wersal; facilitated by your own heart. Register once and attend as often as you are able. Questions? Contact Shelley at [email protected].

Somatic Yoga | Foote Room
This class is accessible to anyone comfortable sitting on the floor, bring a yoga mat, blanket, or blocks for added comfort. Led by Dr. Tamara Kraft, a somatic psychotherapist and holistic health coach.

Beginner Violin | Choir Room
Join Mayra Mendoza for beginning violin lessons for all ages. Email [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday to ensure a lesson.

After May 13, Wellspring Wednesday will go on summer vacation and will return on September 16 with more opportunities to share a meal, worship across generations, and learn and grow together.

Wellspring Wednesday Proposal Form

Is there a program or class you would like to see offered -- or that YOU would like to offer -- at an upcoming Wellspring Wednesday?

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL