Chijnaya Foundation Report from the Peruvian Altiplano

Chijnaya Foundation Report from the Peruvian Altiplano

The 2021 report from the Chijnaya Foundation on the Qqepa Animal Shed Project notes that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the project. However the sheds will be completed in time for the rainy season in December 2021 and January 2022. See the full report below.

Enjoy Roy Zimmerman Live Online Oct. 16

Roy Zimmerman brings his original songs to to special online show for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. Saturday, October 16, 7:30 – 8:30 pm It’s a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice in the post-insurrection era. Tickets are $ 20 can be purchased here.Ticket buyers will get an immediate email confirming … Continue reading Enjoy Roy Zimmerman Live Online Oct. 16

Anti-Racism Learning Circles

You are invited to join with other UUs for Anti-Racism Learning Circles sponsored by First Unitarian of Portland, which begin in early to mid-October. Since it’s on Zoom, you can join from anywhere!LEARNING CIRCLES are small discussion cohorts based on a book or podcast that provide: Important learning about white supremacy, racism, and our national … Continue reading Anti-Racism Learning Circles

Share the Plate Recipient for October 2021 is Habitat and Hope Village

What is Share the Plate?  During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Habitat and Hope Village Habitat and Hope Village (HHV) … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for October 2021 is Habitat and Hope Village

Share the Plate Recipient for September 2021 is CAUSA

What is Share the Plate?  During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is CAUSA.  Causa is Oregon’s immigrant rights organization. Causa works to improve … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for September 2021 is CAUSA

Share the Plate Recipient for August, 2021 is Latinos Unidos Siempre

What is Share the Plate?  During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Latinos Unidos Siempre.  Latinos Unidos Siempre [LUS] was founded … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for August, 2021 is Latinos Unidos Siempre

HHV Update: A Women’s Shelter of Hope

A Women’s Shelter of Hope, the transitional housing shelter planned for UUCS property, is moving closer to becoming a reality. Mid-Willamette Community Action Agency is evaluating the proposed Memorandum Of Understanding between it and Habitat and Hope Village, Inc (HHV). Meanwhile, the HHV Board is reviewing the draft Land Lease, Construction, and Operations Agreement recently … Continue reading HHV Update: A Women’s Shelter of Hope

Share the Plate Recipient for July 2021 is Oregon Black Pioneers

What is Share the Plate?  During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Oregon Black Pioneers.  The vision of Oregon Black Pioneers … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for July 2021 is Oregon Black Pioneers

Share the Plate Recipient for June 2021 is the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund

What is Share the Plate?  During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund.  The Nellie Thompson-Dorothy Patch Scholarship … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for June 2021 is the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund