Sharing joys and sorrows is a mark of a caring community. Personal Joys or Sorrows submitted here will be sent to the Lifelines Lay Ministry team and the Worship team. They will be read at the service (unless you indicate you do not want it read) and entered in the book. Feel free to submit your own personal Joy or Sorrow.

Good Bye Rubi

Concern entered by Noah on November 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that I share the news that our sweet little Rubi, the 20 year old cat we brought to the Blessing of the Animals, died peacefully and comfortably in my arms last Tuesday morning. May she swiftly attain a precious human rebirth, meet with a perfectly qualified Mahayana guide and attain Enlightenment as soon as possible for the benefit of all beings.

Birthday Joy

Joy entered by Ann Hanus on November 17, 2024

We are overjoyed to welcome our new granddaughter, Ember Elizabeth-Rose, who was born to our daughter, Alli, on September 26th.

Beckman Anniversary 9-22-24

Joy entered by Don Beckman on October 20, 2024

Helen and I were married by Rick in the UUCS church on September 22, 2001. When we went out to dinner on Sunday to celebrate our 23rd anniversary, at one point I held her hands, looked into her eyes and said: “Honey, if I had it to do all over again, I probably would.” Helen is still not speaking to me!

Sarah Rohrs 9-6-24

Concern entered by Joseph Gramer on October 20, 2024

Sarah Rohrs had a tussle with a cracked sidewalk. The sidewalk won, and Sarah is recuperating from a sprained and fractured ankle. Kindly send healing thoughts.

Kathy Finicle 9-13-24

Concern entered by Jon Chinburg on October 20, 2024

This week my longtime friend, mentor, and kindergarten classmate, passed. Kathy Finicle was an inspiring and insightful middle school teacher for many years at Judson Middle School. She and her husband Bob, retired from the Salem Keizer School District to teach in a hospitality training program in Uganda for some years before her cancer diagnosis forced them back to the USA for the advanced treatments she needed. Join me in sending light, love and peace to Bob and their daughters Kelsey and Emily.

Marlene Anderson 10-14-24

Concern entered by Ann Hanus on October 20, 2024

I am very saddened by the recent death of Marlene Anderson. She was a member of the Portland UU Congregation and the founder of the IMANI project, a non-profit dedicated to serving mothers and children to prevent, educate and treat HIV. Our UUCS Microfinance Project partnered with IMANI for a project that benefitted poor Kenyan women. She was a kind, generous and selfless individual who left the world a better place.

David Haber’s Birthday!

Joy entered by David Haber on October 20, 2024

I turn 80 on October 30th. I hope I receive my birthday gift on November 5, or shortly thereafter.

Joys & Sorrows back on line

Joy entered by David Haber on August 18, 2024

It’s good to have the Joys and Sorrows posted on-line again!

Carole is doing well!

Joy entered by Margrethe Gregg on August 13, 2024

My good friend Carole Groobman is recovering well from her Triple By-Pass heart surgery just over a month ago. I can’t wait to see her back in church!

Thankful for Salem ER saving my father's life

Joy entered by Annabelle on February 4, 2024

Thankful for the Salem Health ER and Cardiovascular team for taking quick action and saving my father’s life last night after experiencing a nearly fatal heart attack. My father is talking and eating this morning and hoping to go home today.