The Kairos Community Lunch takes place at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem every Sunday. This event is hosted by Salem area churches and volunteers who participate in the program. Homeless people (usually 50 – 70 guests) are served at the event. UUCS volunteers (between 8 and 12 people) provide ingredients (chowder and chili) and … Continue reading The Share the Plate Recipient for June 2016 is Kairos Community Lunch
Mark your calendar, today. Reserve this day to connect with UUs working for justice on the issues that matter to you, as part of the North West Unitarian Universalist Justice Network. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Want to join the Planning Team? Contact Dave Speights: mdspeights@comcast.net Curious about past summits? … Continue reading 6th Annual Justice Summit October 1
The Share the Plate recipient for May 2016 is the Minister’s discretionary fund. Many times ministers are asked for help, and as much as possible, they refer them to available resources in the community. However, sometimes needs “fall through the cracks.” This fund gives our minister some leeway in providing immediate help in a small … Continue reading The Share the Plate recipient for May 2016 is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
The Social Justice in Action Team is looking for volunteers to help register people to vote for the upcoming presidential primary election. Saturdays, April 16th and 23rd, the SJAT will staff a table at the Salem Saturday Market from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Additionally, on the 16th, we will be staffing a table at … Continue reading Help with Voter Registration
The Board of CHP is inviting everyone to a party in celebration of Congregations Helping People, and their 10 years of helping community members in need. The date is Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the FUMC dining room (600 State Street, Salem), You can drop by or stay for the complete program. Meet our volunteers, clap … Continue reading CHP Party and Board Meeting, April 12, 6:30 pm
Support our Adopt-a Highway comittment and join us for an opportunity to build community and work for a cleaner environment.. For our efforts we get free advertising from Marion County. 10,000+ cars pass our signs every DAY. With this in mind, our next Cordon Road clean up is scheduled for April 16, 9:00AM. Meet in the lobby … Continue reading Cordon Road Clean Up April 16, 9 am
On Sunday, April 17, 2016, you will have the opportunity to buy art and craft items made by workers in a very poor rural area of South Africa. These products, mostly beaded necklaces and animals, embroidered cards, and baskets, come from the Thembanathi Project in the KwaZulu-Natal region. On Sunday, April 24, 2016 after … Continue reading Micro-Finance Fundraisers in 2016
At the HOME Youth and Resource center, disenfranchised youth find a safe place, caring adults, and opportunities to connect with their community in a positive way. HOME gives kids a positive place to hang out and get good advice about family and social issues, and helps with food, clothes and school.
Microfinance Craft Sale and Soup Lunch On Sunday, April 17, you will have the opportunity to buy art and craft items made by workers in a very poor, rural area of South Africa. These products, mostly beaded necklaces and animals, embroidered cards, and baskets, come from the Thembanathi Project in the KwaZulu-Natal region. On Sunday, … Continue reading April Microfinance Fundraisers
In 2002 the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem formed a covenant with the UU Church in Simenfalva, (she mun fall va) Transylvania (in Romania) for mutual support, friendship and respect for our cultural and religious customs. We agreed to share our joys and concerns, our visions and goals, and the stories of our congregations. Through actions, we … Continue reading The March 2016 Share the Plate recipient is the Partner Church Fund
