Saltwater Church Newsletter March 3, 2023

We offer worship in two ways: in-person multi-platform service held in our sanctuary and online in our Church Zoom Room at 10:30 am. Doors and Zoom open at 10:15. To join the Church Zoom Room go to: saltwaterchurch.org/calendar/zoom-room/. You can find more information about how to connect through zoom towards the end of our Saltwater Church Newsletter. Our newsletter also provides ways to connect and live our values through in-person programming and via our Church Zoom Room.

Worship

Theme for March: Vulnerability

Throughout the month of March we are exploring the theme of Vulnerability.

Services

Live multi-platform worship in the sanctuary and online through zoom!

March 5: “Witnessing Transformation,” Rev. April Frazier, Guest Minister
The focus of this sermon is about how to respond when we are with another person who has taken the step to be authentic and speak from within.  How do we hold this sacred space?  How can we be conduits for healing and grace?

Rev. April Frazier is an Affiliated Community Minister with Shoreline UU Church. She is a Board Certified Chaplain and has spent the last decade working in home hospice.  She received her M.Div. from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.  Originally from South Dakota, she lived in Portland, Oregon after college and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. She lives in Kenmore with her husband and their two children, ages 8 and 2. 

March 12: “A Vulnerable Faith,” Victoria Poling, Guest Minister
Jamie Arpin-Ricci reflects, “Vulnerability will thrive only where love abounds—a love that is generous, gracious, patient, compassionate, humble, curious, joyful, and full of hope…Love is …at the heart of a vulnerable faith.” Today we’ll reflect on the vulnerability of allowing faith and trust into our lives and relationships.

Victoria Poling (she/her) is a Unitarian Universalist ministerial candidate in Preliminary Fellowship who serves as the quarter time Minister of Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship. She is also a Spiritual Director and serves on the Board of Directors at Earth Ministry/WA Interfaith Power & Light. Victoria lives in Kent, WA on traditional Muckleshoot territories in the Green River watershed with her partner David and four cats.

March 19: “Risking Vulnerability,” Rev. Kristen Kuriga

March 26: “Rise & Thrive!,” Rev. Kristen Kuriga

Notable & Upcoming Events

To view our complete calendar of events, click here.
If you wish to schedule an event, click here to fill out a request form.

Spring Leadership Convening
Saturday March 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Multi-Platform: Sanctuary & Church Zoom Room

At the Fall Leadership Convening we created three task forces to focus on welcoming visitors, social activities, and volunteer recruitment. We are re-convening to find out what the teams have been up to and what support they may need. Then we will turn our attention to Rev. Kristen’s Sabbatical to talk about what we as a congregation can do to support that. This will be a great opportunity to find out what is happening at church and how you can be involved. In person church is back and we have been busy! Join us! Childcare will be provided.

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Sound Alliance Assembly
Sunday March 12, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
In Person : MLK Labour Temple

Sound Alliance, of which Saltwater is an active member, will host an Action Assembly on March 12, 2 to 3:30 PM, at the MLK Labour Temple, 5030 1st Ave South, in Seattle. Carpooling from the church will depart at 1pm. If you plan to carpool contact Lucia Faithfull at lfaithfull@comcast.net.

The topic of concern is the King County Mental Health Levy (April 25 Special Election). Please come, find out what it is all about, and learn how you can help. Questions? Contact Diane Dobrowolski, Lucia Faithfull, or Debra Valpey.

Neighborhood Putlocks are BACK!
April 1 & April 2, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (SIGN UP NOW)
In Person – Various Locations

Join your Saltwater neighbors for a potluck dinner, conversation, and fun! We have two dates, April 1 and April 2, 6-8pm. Times will be flexible depending on your neighborhood host. We’ll be gathering in Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Federal Way. Use the link below to sign up, selecting your preferred date and neighborhood. Your host will contact you with details! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqM6b_sFUfa4zLdVKR6DrS7Kw8-xPWGb5EWhOmMNydtYfeNQ/viewform We will be accepting sign ups in person as well, after services beginning March 12.

SAVE THE DATE

RISE & Thrive – Saltwater UU Church 2023-24 Pledge Drive
March 26 through April 16

Join our community in celebrating how we RISE & Thrive now and into the future. There will be lots of special events for all ages. We will have a kick off Sunday service, community mural project, collage making, a special easter egg hunt, a sing along lots of food, and more.

Speakers will share how we rise and thrive by practicing love, fostering connections, nurture spiritual growth, and acting for justice. We will have special music and rousing sermons from Rev. Kristen. All around, an exciting four weeks of gathering, joy, celebration, and fun! ***image credit: Miriam Woito

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Saltwater’s 2023 Seabeck Church Retreat
April 28 through April 30

Loving Creation” is the theme of this year’s church retreat. Join us at Seabeck Conference Center, Friday April 28 through April 30, for a weekend of fun and building connections. Join us for our Saturday morning workshop and hear our guest speaker, Washington State Poet Laureate, Rena Priest, a Lummi poet inspired by nature. Relax with us near the water, enjoy morning walks to breakfast, and join us as we create together.

Located at the Seabeck Conference Center, map available at:  https://www.seabeck.org. Rooms are filling up quickly. Don’t miss out, register now! Be sure to click here for our official flyer and watch our newsletter for additional information.

Current In-person Activity COVID-19 Guidelines

On January 25, 2023, the Saltwater Church Board met and voted to revise the Covid Safety Guidelines. As we continue to balance community care and the desire to connect in person, the Board has made the below changes:

– People of all ages can meet indoors. Masking is required for Sunday morning worship and congregational business meetings to care for the most vulnerable members of our community. We recommend wearing a high-quality mask such as an N95 or KN95.

– For all church programs other than worship and business meetings, masking is recommended but optional. Eating and drinking is ok. Please respect the choice of those who continue to wear a mask.

You can read and download the full revised guidelines here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfKbwr8DkcbZvMATcGRpBl4xRCDlu4vv/view?usp=sharing

Please see our website at https://saltwaterchurch.org/calendar/covid19-info/ for the most up to date information. We continue to review current guidelines for King County and the state of Washington to ensure we adhere to their standards.

From Our Leadership

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Rev. Kristen’s Sabbatical

When Rev. Kristen came to be our minister, her contract included taking a sabbatical after 5 years. It’s one of the standard benefits for ministers, and there’s a good reason for this. For five years, we’ve had the opportunity to be nourished — with insight, meditation, and community. But as the leader of worship, coordinator of multi-platform technology and writer of the sermons, Rev. Kristen is drawing from the well. And in a time of cultural and global turmoil; her guidance throughout each week helps us remain true to our values.

So how do we care for Rev. Kristen, who cares for us? We planned for a sabbatical. The word “sabbatical” is related to “sabbath”. A sabbatical is a bunch of Sabbaths, linked together. This is Rev. Kristen’s opportunity for nourishment, so her well is filled and she can continue to draw from it. This is not burn-out; it is, in fact, the opposite of it. Rather than pushing someone to compassion fatigue, this is a healthier way to care for the people we care about. Rev. Kristen will be on sabbatical from July 1, 2023, through November 20, 2023.

We’ve got this. Every year we saved, so we have a fund for a temporary replacement in her absence. We are pulling together a team to identify who will cover the critical work in Rev. Kristen’s absence. We’ll keep you informed each step of the way, and we look forward to your participation too– as together, we give Rev. Kristen the Sabbath experience that she has given us.
-Saltwater Church Board

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General Assembly Delegate Applications Due April 1, 2023

There will be some momentous items on the business agenda for the annual General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), including a vote on the proposed changes to Article II and the election of the next UUA President. While anybody can attend GA (including the business meetings), only the certified delegates of member congregations can vote or speak at the business meetings. The event is June 21 – 25, and the business meetings will be conducted virtually so travel is not necessary; in addition, this year there is a registration option for business-only virtual attendance that is by suggested donation only, so certified delegates do not need to pay to attend.

If you are interested in being a certified delegate, please submit an application by April 1, 2023 using this form (https://saltwaterchurch.org/about-us/our-governance/gadelegate-application/). To find the form online, from our home page click on the drop-down for “Members”, and click on the online application on the list. The Board hopes to choose a slate of delegates who represent the diverse viewpoints of the members of Saltwater Church. Preference will be given to those who have attended, or commit to attending, at least one of the planned Article II listening sessions to be scheduled in early 2023, so that they can vote according to their understanding of the preferences of the congregation.

Growth & Learning

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Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization : A community organizing program brought to you by Sound Alliance
Tuesday, March 7 5:30-6:00pm PST or
Thursday, March 9 2:00-2:30pm PST

Registration required to gain access to this Zoom event

Beginning in March, we are offering eight training sessions designed for non-Indigenous labor, community, and faith organizations that are a part of Sound Alliance. (All sessions are on Zoom.) You along with others from your organization are invited to join in reflection and learning around the truth of colonization and its ongoing impact in the region where we live. The goal is to take the learning and reflection from these sessions and turn them into long-term community organizing efforts towards upholding native sovereignty and real solidarity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. For additional information contact Diane Dobrowolski at ddobrowolski@earthlink.net. Please register here.

Ways To Live Our Values

Share the Plate for March
The Fund for Global Human Rights – Turkey & Syria

Half of all undesignated donations received in the month of February will be shared with The Fund for Global Human Rights to provide support and relief to the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Global Fund for Human Rights

The UU Service Committee and our community are in solidarity with the people of Turkey and Syria, the first responders and community activists.  They are mobilizing support for communities impacted by the devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023.

By donating to the Global Fund for Human Rights earthquake response, 100% of donations will be distributed to local civil society groups on the ground including the White Helmets supporting the earthquake response in Syria. The Fund is working to deliver emergency support to 20 local groups providing lifesaving support plus protecting the rights of marginalized people affected by the disaster. Thank you for your donation.

You can make a donation to share the plate through the donate button on our website
 https://saltwaterchurch.org/stewardship/donate/  or mail a check to the church office with “basket” in the memo line: Saltwater UU Church, 25701 14 Pl S., Des Moines, WA 98198.

Engage In Racial Justice

Learning Opportunities with other UU congregations

First Unitarian Portland invites Saltwater Church to join their Racial Justice Learning Circles starting in March. For full descriptions, schedules & to register go to:  LEARNING CIRCLE REGISTRATION

University Unitarian Church invites us to participate in April events with social justice educator Chris Crass. For more information go to Gathering for Collective Liberation and Anti-Racism with Chris Crass.

Saltwater Climate Action Now! (SCAN!)
Monthly on the 1st Sunday, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Church Zoom Room

Please join us on Sunday, March 5  to see how you can help make an impact on our current climate crisis. Contact Sheri Jacobson at sheridjacobson@yahoo.com for additional information. It’s never too late to Act for Climate Justice.  *** image credit: Margo Rolf

Stance for Racial Justice
2nd & 4th Sundays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
In Person – Des Moines & Puyallup

Rain or shine, we stand for racial justice every other Sunday.  Join us as we stand together in solidarity with our signs for justice. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Our next gathering will be on March 12 in Des Moines at the intersection of 272nd St. and Pacific Hwy S (near Jack in the Box and Arco gas). We will meet again on March 26 in Puyallup from 2pm until 3pm at the intersection of 136th and S. Meridian (near post office and Sonic restaurant). Contact Colette DeMonte at colette.demonte@gmail.com for more information.

Racial Justice Organizing Team (RJOT)
3rd Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Church Zoom Room

The next meeting will be on Wednesday March 15Our Racial Justice Organizing Team meets monthly to discuss more ways to support our community in our anti-racism efforts. We share ideas, provide support, learn about additional opportunities, plan events for our members, and work together to advance our commitment to Act for Racial Justice.

next alliance meeting

Sound Alliance
Monthly on the 3rd Saturday, 10:00am – 11:30am 
Church Zoom Room

The Sound Alliance team works on multiple issues in alignment with our commitment to Social Justice. Our next meeting will be on Saturday March 18 The issues we focus on change from year to year, depending upon the concerns voiced by members of the congregation. All members and friends of Saltwater UU Church and Bet Chaverim are most welcome to join us in our conversations and Act for Social Justice.

Climate Message of the Week

Heat pumps have been called “unsung climate heroes” because using them reduces CO2 emissions by replacing the need for fossil fuels through the use of electricity.

With dollars from the state Climate Commitment Act, our legislature has the ability to prioritize spending on a low- and moderate-income heat pump program and on a rebate plan for heat pumps in schools and small businesses. Send a message today to your legislators to ensure funding for these climate-saving programs.

To learn more and for a link to send a message to your legislators go to tinyurl.com/3hebwvyf. Join us in the Church Zoom Room for the next SCAN! meeting on March 5 at noon to learn the latest climate news and about how you can be part of the solution.

Are there topics or questions you’d like to see covered in future Climate Messages? Email suggestions to Sheri Jacobson at sheridjacobson@yahoo.com.

Ways to Volunteer

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Join Our Retreat Planning & Organizing Team

We have a team leader in JESSICA ALEXANDER, but she cannot do this alone!  Saphronia will handle the housing and financial side of organizing. We need a team to contribute to our programming. All of your creative skills and abilities could be put to really good use by offering a small workshop at the retreat this year.

Why should you volunteer to help Jessica?  Because we all need this retreat!  This helps us deepen our connections, and we like each other, and we love to create together!  Also, you would get to work with the amazing Jessica Alexander!  BONUS! Email jazz.itup@live.com for additional information.

Growing Sunday Morning Worship

On Sundays, we continue to grow our multi-platform service skills. We’ve had (40-60) people, average, in the sanctuary, and another (20-30) on Zoom. We’re preparing to hire a part-time AV person so we have the resources and skills to support our services. We hope this will also free up volunteers to help in other essential areas, including welcoming visitors.

We invite you to take part in creating the kind of community that you want to be part of! Consider this list of roles, and please get in touch with Leanne LaFramboise, our volunteer coordinator, at anna57.5@gmail.com if one of these roles calls to you.

If you attend church on Zoom, you can be a “Digital Usher” once/month
Digital Usher: virtual support for multiplatform worship services, which includes being part of tech rehearsals on Sunday morning for sound check, admitting people, posting lyrics and links in the chat box, and opening break out rooms after service. Comfort with zoom is important.
Time commitment: 9:30 am-12 pm, once per month, from home

If you attend church in person, there are several roles including:
Greeter & Usher: work together as a team to open up the space, set up sign in tables, welcome people, talk with visitors, make people aware of COVID-19 protocols, count offering, and close up the space.
Time commitment: 9:45 am-12 pm, once a month, or sign up for Sundays that work for your schedule

Coffee Hour: In the coming months, we hope to restart coffee hour. There is a group of leaders working on this as a follow-up from the leadership convening in late October. Please let us know if you would like to be part of the team! Time commitment to be determined by organizing team.

Worship Associate: Help co-create worship on Sunday mornings, including leading chalice lighting, welcome, announcements, reading, and chalice extinguishing. Also assists with rituals like Joys and Sorrows, sets up the chalice table, and puts away the chalice table. Worship associate training provided.
Time commitment: 9:30 am-11:45 am, in-person ***image credit: Bubba

next facilities meeting

Facilities Team
Monthly on the 1st Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Church Zoom Room

Our Facilities Team helps organize the maintenance of our buildings and the upkeep of our grounds. We are looking for volunteers to help contact contractors, manage coordinating repairs, and assist with volunteer events. Our meetings are monthly and your time commitment is quite flexible. Discover how you can help support our community by attending our next meeting on Thursday April 6. ***Image credit:  Karolina Grabowska 

next safety meeting

Saltwater Church Safety Taskforce
Monthly on the 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Church Zoom Room

Our Safety Taskforce encourages members of our community to join in discussions about our facilities and community. Common topics include building safety, necessary upgrades to our facilities, and emergency planning. We are beginning multiple new projects and welcome your knowledge and skills. Join our monthly meeting to learn how you can lend a hand. Our next meeting is Thursday March 9.

Ways to Connect

If you are planning to host an event in the Church Zoom Room please contact our Office Administrator (administrator@saltwaterchurch.org) the day before your scheduled event. They will need to verify your device has been registered to use the Church Zoom Room.

Weekly Meetings

Al-Anon Support Group
Private zoom, contact saphroniayoung2016@gmail.com for link
Mondays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Meditation Group 
Church Zoom Room
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Our meditation group is currently available via Zoom only. We follow a UU modified Zen practice that includes lighting a candle, chiming a singing bowl, sitting & walking in silence, listening to words of wisdom, sharing tea and conversation. Would you like to join our group? Contact Jean Spohn jeanspohn@centurylink.net or (206) 200-7524.
Writers Group 
Church Zoom Room
Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Do you like to write? Would you like to share and receive feedback on your writing? We welcome all writers at all levels! For more information, contact Janeane Weprin 630-824-8343 or jghonore@yahoo.com.
Saltwater Writers Group will be selling their publications, with an emphasis on the “2022 Anthology of Original Works,” on second Sunday after service. (note: in April only, we will be selling on the fourth Sunday so as to not interfere with the Pledge Drive.)

Twice a Month Meetings

Game Night Sponsored by Saltwater UU Social Club (SUUSC)
In Person – March 4 special location
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Join our Saltwater community for an evening of fun. Friends and visitors are welcome. We play all types of board games (ranging from lighter games like Clue to more complex games like Pandemic.) Our group also plays thematic games, card games, and party & social games. Almost anything is possible, bring your favorite game and let us know about it. This event will follow our current COVID-19 Guidelines. Our next meet up will be on March 4 in the church office with respect to Bet Chaverim and their observation of Pruim.
Weekend Writers Group
Church Zoom Room
Alternating Sundays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
There’s no time like the present to start writing that novel you have been dreaming about for years!  Or maybe it’s time to share the poetry you have stashed away in your file drawer or to start immortalizing by writing down those unique memories that have been your precious life!  And it’s a lot more fun if you have an audience of other writers to share them with. We welcome new members, WE WELCOME YOU! Any questions?  Please phone me at 206-898-5452 or email me at mona_lee@centurylink.net.

Monthly Meetings

Saltwater Genealogy Club
Church Zoom Room
2nd Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Do you love to talk about your family history and research? Saltwater Church has a Genealogy Club! We are not experts; we just share stories and research ideas. Our next meeting will be March 8. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact susanaigner@comcast.net.
Pair Sharing by Zoom
Janeane’s Zoom Room https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82327295157?pwd=c3Q5QXdUekR6YXBCWmg4N21WYWs1dz09
One Sunday a month, 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Discover the healing power in telling truth and bearing witness. Pair Sharing is the spiritual practice of deep sharing and listening. Our next meeting will be Sunday March 12. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Janeane Weprin at jghonore@yahoo.com.
Support Circle
Church Zoom Room : https://saltwaterchurch.org/calendar/zoom-room/
3rd Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 pm, led by Rev. Kristen 
Support circle is open to all members and friends and is a space for deep check-in and reflection on a question related to our monthly theme. In support circle we come to be nourished by authentic relationship, to mutually support one another through the joys and sorrows of our lives, and to create space for spiritual insight. Our next meeting will be March 16. All are welcome.
Creative Hands
In Person : Welcome Room
3rd Tuesday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of visiting and working on our creative projects. Bring your knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, jewelry making, or whatever with you. We gather monthly to foster connection through sharing our creative processes. We also support the Saltwater community with small craft projects throughout the year. Our next meeting will be March 21. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact Joanne Loeliger (206) 870-1939.
Paint n’ Sip
In Person – Welcome Room
4th Mondays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
All ages welcome! Bring any size canvas. No experience required. All paints and supplies provided. Childcare is being provided. RSVP to Jessica Alexander at jazz.itup@live.com. Our next evening of artistic expression will be March 27.

Support Is Available

Do you need support? Please let us know, we want to help. Are you feeling lonely or isolated? We can connect you with a lay minister or another member of the congregation. If you have been affected by the pandemic financially, the Minister’s Discretionary Fund is available for one-time emergency support for members and friends of the church. Contact Rev. Kristen: minister@saltwaterchurch.org

If you are in need of emotional or spiritual support, you can reach out directly to a Lay Minister:
Debra Valpey: debravalpey@gmail.com
Toska Rodriguez: toska_r@hotmail.com

Multigenerational Faith Formation

Multigenerational Faith Formation’s Zoom Room 
https://zoom.us/j/2349227683?pwd=aG4yL3RRb240UjJyWUR1Y2p2V0lQUT09

Children and Youth Registration for our Multigenerational Faith Formation Program

Families are encouraged to fill out a registration form for any children and youth participating in classes and activities at Saltwater Church.  This helps our staff and volunteers with planning programs, and helps us know your family better.  Register online at:  https://forms.gle/nNG2M6Pth3AZMgH16

Middle and High School Youth Group (grades 6-12)

Youth will meet for social events several times a month. The Youth Group works with adult advisors to plan programs which include personal sharing, discussion of religious and ethical issues, guest speakers from other religions and from the community, service projects, participation in district youth conferences, and worship. This year youth will explore the monthly church-wide themes. Contact Amanda Radak or see the church newsletter for more information.

Tabletop Family Game Night! – Date Change
Saturday March 18, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
In Person – Saltwater Welcome Room

Members and friends of all ages will attend the churchwide Game Night sponsored by SUUSC. Participants will play old classics or introduce new board or card games to the community.

Register for Camp Blue Boat
July 16 through July 21
Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center, Ellensburg, WA

It’s time to register for this year’s Camp Blue Boat. This is a Unitarian Universalist summer camp immersion experience for youth from rising 6th-grade to 12th-grade graduates, with age-specific housing and programming. Campers, counselors and staff will spend time exploring being in relationship with one’s self, others, and the wider world. At camp, youth learn about community, spirituality, justice, equality, and also have a ton of fun! Early Registration Discounts are available until March 1. For additional information and the link to register go to: https://www.uua.org/pacific-western/youth-ministries/events/pnwd-camp

Our Whole Lives (OWL) 

Comprehensive sexuality education classes will be held jointly with Westside UU Church for youth in grades 7-9. The class schedule will be available soon. Contact Steve Radak for more information.

Support for Children, Youth, & Families

Family Support Circles

First & Third Mondays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Multigenerational Faith Formation Zoom Room

Are you are looking for like-minded parents to support you through the challenges of family life? Look no further than the Parent Support Group! Join us 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30pm in the Multigenerational Faith Formation Zoom Room. For questions, contact Jessica Alexander at jazz.itup@live.com

Parents Facebook Group 

Connect with other Saltwater Church families with children and youth for support through the Parents Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SUUCFamilyMatters/

Childcare for Church Events & Services 

Childcare is available upon request for any church activity if requested at least one week in advance. To request childcare, contact Jessica Alexander via email at faithformation@saltwaterchurch.org. Childcare is currently being offered for the paint group 4th Mondays from 6-9 p.m. (This event is also open to youth participants.)

General Information

How to Access the Church Zoom Room 

To access Zoom, go to saltwaterchurch.org/calendar/zoom-room/and click on “To join a meeting-click here.” Or from the main church webpage, select Zoom Room from the drop down menu under “news and events” on the top menu bar. If this is your first time using Zoom, follow the prompts to download the application to your computer.

If you would prefer to join by phone, dial 1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 736 142 4210 when prompted. You may need a password. If you do not have the password, please contact Bubba:  administrator@saltwaterchurch.org

If you have a smartphone, you can download the Zoom app and join with Meeting ID: 736 142 4210 for video and audio connection. You will need a password. If you do not have the password, please contact our Office Administrator: administrator@saltwaterchurch.org

A quick guide for our Zoom room can be found here. Feel free to download the file to keep a copy readily available at your fingertips.

Saltwater Church Building

The church building has opened for in person gatherings. If you wish to plan an event please use our online request form: https://saltwaterchurch.org/calendar/calendar-request/.  All gatherings are asked to follow the current COVID-19 guidelines. If you have questions about the guidelines or need assistance our Office Assistant is on-site Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am to 1pm. If you need on-site assistance outside of their regularly scheduled hours, email administrator@saltwaterchurch.org to schedule an appointment.

Planting Flowers has resumed providing essential childcare support to families. Haitian Christians has resumed in-person gatherings with a limited capacity on Sunday evenings. Bet Chaverim has resumed events in the Welcome Room & Sanctuary while also continuing to have virtual options. Currently our facilities are closed for all rentals involving indoor activities.

Donations to Saltwater Church

When making a donation on the church website (click here), please indicate where you want your donation to go. After entering the amount of your donation, if you select “Donate with a Debit or Credit Card” you will see a line which starts with a pencil and has “add special instructions to the seller.” Please click on those words to specify “pledge” or your desired purpose. It will help our treasurer get money into the right places if that line is filled in. If you have questions, email or call our Treasurer, Gaye Greeves at gnatfw@aol.com or 253-508-3961.   

Please Note: Announcements, updates, and additions to the newsletter must be received by noon Wednesday to be included in that week’s newsletter. Send your submissions to administrator@saltwaterchurch.org or use the website form (click here)