Congregations Helping People (CHP) is a group of 18 Salem churches that have come together to combine resources and work cooperatively to help people in need. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem supports CHP through our Share-the-Plate ministry. Congregations Helping People is overflowing with our neighbors who face the crisis of eviction or utility shut-off. CHP … Continue reading Help Wanted! Congregations Helping People
In this time of political and cultural strife, we are challenged to re-imagine our personal and collective capacities for hope, resilience, and work for justice. In recent years, the mass uncovering of layers of oppression- racism, xenophobia, climate chaos, corporatism, patriarchy- has left some folks shell-shocked and despairing, but galvanized as well to become a … Continue reading Resistance, Resilience, and Radical Gratitude Workshop October 6
REGISTER NOW for the Oregon Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice 10th Annual Meeting, Saturday, October 19, 9:30 am – 4 pm, The meeting will be hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene OR. Morning coffee and potato bar lunch are included. Use PayPal, credit card ($15 adults, $10 teens). Registration deadline is October 1. … Continue reading Registration Open for Oregon UU Voices for Justice Annual Meeting Oct. 19
Our September Share the Plate is for the DACA students, but to be more precise, it is for DACA renewals which cost $495. Many students need financial aid. CAUSA will help distribute the money based on applications and need. The Deferred Action Against Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was formed through executive order by former President … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for September 2019 is DACA
We are excited that six UUCS members have visited our partner church in Transylvania July 26 – 30. Some of the travelers will continue on to other destinations in Europe; we are looking forward to hearing about the group’s experiences at a service in September. Once again, we will collect some needed items for our partner … Continue reading News about Simenfalva – Collecting Donations in August
The Good Samaritan Bag Project will be suspended for the remainder of the summer, however, you can still donate items for the bags during the summer as usual. The bags of toiletries and small food items are then given to homeless persons we may encounter. We appreciate all the support we’ve received for this project … Continue reading Collecting Continues for Good Samaritan Bag Project
All are cordially invited to a time of fellowship, music, refreshment and giving on Saturday June 29 from 4:00-5:30 pm at UUCS when Barbara Stebbins-Boaz presents songs of love, life, and humor in generous collaboration with Laura Christian, Laurelin Whitfield, Jon Walton, Guy Hallman, Debbie Huddleston and Cynthia McGladrey. An offering will be asked in … Continue reading Songs of Nature, Joy and Love Benefit Concert June 29
The June Share the Plate recipient is HOME Youth & Resource Center in Salem, a drop-in spot for at-risk and homeless teens in Salem. There they can also get help and get access to resources. The region has no homeless youth shelter and the program addresses a critical need in our community. Originally a grassroots organization of concerned adults … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for June 2019 is HOME Youth and Resource Center
A decade ago, the Salem Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUCS) started a program to help address, in a modest way, global poverty. The Congregation recently received striking evidence of the success of their initial project well beyond their dreams. The story began in late 2008 when Rev. Rick Davis gave a sermon on global poverty and … Continue reading Success in Laos Pays it Forward!
Monica at Recovering Works provided these resources for LGBTQ support. What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender Why is LGBT Depression So Prevalent? Here’s How to Help The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ Dating Safety The Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying How to Create an LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhood LGBTQ … Continue reading LGBTQ Support Resources
