Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, located at 20103 Highway 525 north of Freeland, meets at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6.

Henry David Thoreau was a Unitarian naturalist, writer, Transcendentalist, abolitionist and pacifist. Through a short dramatic presentation, explore an example of how he lived his principles by refusing to pay taxes as opposition to war with Mexico.

Everyone is welcome. Children’s religious exploration classes and child care will be available.

Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.

On Wednesday. May 9, UUCCWI hosts Evensong at 7:30 p.m. This is a quiet, contemplative candlelight evening service of readings, songs accompanied by harp and silent meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend.