The Salem chapter of the United Nations Association is sponsoring a forum on Korea and the prospects for peace Friday, May 4 at the IKE Box, beginning at 6:30 pm. The forum is free and open to the public. Up until a month ago, we had a war of words going back and forth between … Continue reading Forum on Korea and Prospects for Peace May 4
UUCS will be hosting homeless families the week of May 27 through June 2. Please contact Sara Shatto at sihn.coordinators@uusalem.org to sign up to contribute your time or your cooking skills to this worthy cause. Or use the online signup form. It takes about 50 volunteers to pull this off. We need people to set up for the week, … Continue reading Help Homeless Families Week of May 27- Sign Up Now
UUCS held its annual congregational meeting on Sunday, May 20, 2018 after a single service at 10:30. These Board and Nominating Committee candidates were approved by congregational vote: Chair: Lynn Cardiff (1 yr. term) Vice Chair: Joanne Manson (1 yr. term) Secretary: Robin LaMonte (1 yr. term) Director Seat #2: TBD (Check website or This … Continue reading Congregational Meeting Results, May 20, 2018
Oregon DACA Coalition (creators of #PurpleDACALetters) has created a scholarship fund to help cover costs of applying for costs of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications and renewals. Scholarships will be awarded monthly depending on available funds. DACA is a measure many undocumented residents use to prevent detention and deportation, but recipients must renew continuously … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for May 2018 is DACA Scholarships
Join us for this timely and thought-provoking 4-session interactive e-course hosted by SJAT. Register by April 27. Sessions will be held in the Sanctuary from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on the following dates: May 1, June 5, and July 10. The 4th session will be held on August 7 in the Sanctuary (time to … Continue reading E-course on Anti-racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment & Resistance
You are invited to a House Party on May 11 from 4 – 6 pm. Donations will benefit Causa, Oregon’s Immigration Rights Organization. Come meet Causa’s talented and committed staff and learn about current issues facing Oregon’s immigrant children and families while enjoying Oscar’s home brew, tasty appetizers, music and more. RSVP for yourself and … Continue reading House Party to Benefit Causa May 11
The Social Justice In Action Facebook page is up and running. Help grow awareness of the page by clicking the Like and Share options. If you have things you think should be included, contact Yvonne Rogers or Lori Mcphearson. To find the page, log in to your Facebook account and find us at Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading SJAT Now Has a Facebook Page
From the Executive Director of the Oregon UU Voices for Social Justice, Rev. Katie Larsell: In the 1980’s refugees from El Salvador were not allowed to seek legal asylum in the United States. Faith groups all over the country started giving them sanctuary in their church buildings. Immigrant communities are under pressure again. US Immigration … Continue reading Action of the Week! Sanctuary for the Stranger
Sister Helen Prejean will visit Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego on Thursday, May 24. Her talk will begin at 5:30 pm. Sr. Helen has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on the death penalty and helping to shape the Catholic Church’s newly vigorous opposition to state executions. She travels around … Continue reading Sister Helen Prejean Visits Lake Oswego May 24
The May Day March and Rally will take place from 11:30 am to 2 pm at the Oregon State Capitol. This year, the march will focus on defending Oregon’s Sanctuary law (NO on IP 22), standing with Unions, and driver’s licenses for all. The event is being organized by Oregon’s Immigrant Rights organization (Causa). Come … Continue reading Join the May Day Rally on May 1
