Transylvania Travelers Meeting October 21
Transylvania Travelers Meeting, October 21, noon – 1:30 (Green Room, if available ) All interested people are welcome. The topic of the meeting will be UU History in Transylvania.
Transylvania Travelers Meeting October 21
Annual Giving Tree Liaison for UUCS Needed
The Annual Giving Tree, benefiting the Mindful Organization for Recovery of Psychological Health (MORPH), needs a UUCS liaison! UUCS has hosted the tree for many years. MORPH supplies the tree and the tags, and our congregation supplies the requested items. These gifts have helped people who are often forgotten and isolated to feel included at … Continue reading Annual Giving Tree Liaison for UUCS Needed
Provide Your Input on Times for Master Recycler Program
Marion County will offer a Master Recycler Program in January. The class runs for 7 weeks, and has 2 Saturday field trips. Alan Pennington, waste reduction coordinator, is looking for input on this class. Take this short survey and provide your input on when the class should be offered; day? evening? or weekends? Take the … Continue reading Provide Your Input on Times for Master Recycler Program
African Handcrafts Sales Continue October 28 Sponsored by Microfinance Team
On Sunday, October 7 and Sunday, October 28, the UUCS Microfinance Team will host sales by Thembanathi, a nonprofit working in South Africa. There will be a variety of hand-crafted items for sale, including beautiful beaded jewelry, enchanting beaded animals, colorful telephone wire baskets, and superbly embroidered cards. All items were made by Zulu women … Continue reading African Handcrafts Sales Continue October 28 Sponsored by Microfinance Team
Social Justice Action Team Report for October 2018
The “Vote No” yard signs have been distributed. One member of our team is working with IMirJ as they develop an informational tool kit about Measure 105 for faith communities. Members will continue to do phone banking and canvassing throughout October to inform our community about this harmful measure. Two members attended the school board … Continue reading Social Justice Action Team Report for October 2018
Voter Registration Forms on SJAT Table During Fellowship Hour
Voter registration ends October 16, 2018. If you are not registered to vote or your voter status has changed, you can pick up a voter registration form at the SJAT Table. Vote for your rights and vote for your values!
SJAT: Thank You for Supporting Our Causes
The Social Justice in Action Team wishes to thank John Gear for donating the yard signs to members of our congregation and to Lana and Andy Driscoll for donating the frames. The team is very grateful to Lorna Youngs for her generous gift for social justice work. And once again, we remember the generosity of … Continue reading SJAT: Thank You for Supporting Our Causes
No on 105 March and Rally September 23
This is a friendly reminder that the No on 105 March and Rally is this Sunday, September 23 at McKay School Park. We will gather at 11:00am and the Aztec Dancers, Titlakawan, will lead the way! The rally is organized by Latinos Unidos Siempre. The march will be about 4 miles long and 2.5 hours in duration We will end the march … Continue reading No on 105 March and Rally September 23
Called By Courage, Led by Love Fundraising Celebration September 27
Our partners at the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice are holding a “Called to Courage, Led By Love” Fundraising Celebration at The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St, in Portland on Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a fun evening of storytelling, Salvadoran food, and live music as we give thanks for the past year … Continue reading Called By Courage, Led by Love Fundraising Celebration September 27
Gandhi Day Event September 30
Nonviolence as a viable goal will be the theme of the Gandhi Day event planned Sept. 30 at 2 pm. Salem’s Louck Auditorium will play host. Highlights include panel presentations by Rev Rick Davis as well as Renee LeBlonde of the Salem Human Rights Comm and Benny Williams of the NAACP.. Kanta Luthra will act … Continue reading Gandhi Day Event September 30