This year’s Celebration Sunday, on February 18, marks the commencement of our annual Pledge Drive, “Building Our Legacy.” Following the service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for treats and an informative program shedding light on the importance of the Pledge Drive for our UUCS community. Your presence is valued, and we warmly invite all … Continue reading Celebration Sunday & Pledge Kick Off February 18
The UUCS Board of Directors invites one and all to a family friendly Mardi Gras Masquerade and Costume Ball fundraiser on February 10, from 7 to 10 pm in Hanneman Hall. Live Music and Dance Party and 50/50 Raffle! Bring cash for the raffle tickets priced at $1 each! Costumes are encouraged! We are proudly … Continue reading Masquerade Ball February 10
UUCS Men’s Group will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, starting February 11th. The 2nd Sunday meetings will be from 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, with personal food optional. The 4th Sunday meetings will be from 8 am-10 am, with food to be arranged by participants. Format will include a 1-2 minute … Continue reading Men Meet Twice Monthly
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 Marion Polk Food Share. Marion Polk Food Share collects … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare
UUCS will present a special “Poetry Sunday” service on January 21, 2024. Using the theme of “Refuge,” poets from Salem’s Peregrine Poets group will be present to read their own original works. We will welcome Dina Triest, Marilyn Johnston, Paul Suter, Colette Tennant, Steve Slemenda, and Eleanor Berry, with additional readings by Lois Rosen. Special … Continue reading Poetry Sunday January 21
All are invited to join our UUCS Board of Directors in their monthly Board Forum at 12:00 in the Sanctuary on January 21. The topic for this month’s Forum will be our General Assembly Delegates and Article II and the update on the Interim Minister search. Budget considerations have been submitted to the Finance Team, … Continue reading Board Forum January 21
On Sunday, February 4, from 12 to 5 pm, join us for a mask making workshop, in anticipation of the Mardi Gras Masquerade event on February 10, or just for fun. This workshop will focus on the craft of making masks using pre-designed templates. All materials will be provided, and you can explore your creative … Continue reading Mask Making Workshop February 4
Thank you to those 63 brave souls who came to Sunday Service on New Years Eve and engaged in some Tai Chi during the meditation portion of the service. There were a lot of positive responses and questions regarding the return of Tai Chi prior to Sunday services. For those of you holding your breath, … Continue reading Tai Chi Returning to Sundays, January 7
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 Family Promise. Family Promise of the Mid-Willamette Valley (formerly, Salem … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for January 2024 is Family Promise
The Salem Zen Center has moved to their new location; Miao Chung Temple, 1485 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon, 97301. Meditation is Tuesday evening at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. If you are new, arrive at 6:45 p.m. for the 7:00-8:45 p.m. meditation. All offerings are free, donations accepted. They formerly met at UUCS and were … Continue reading Salem Zen Center has a New Home
