Our service on November 3 will focus on our Microfinance program. UUCS has been addressing global poverty one family at a time since 2008 by establishing permanent revolving loan funds and making small loans to people living on the edge. The November 3 service will review our achievements in the last year and invite everyone’s … Continue reading Microfinance is the Focus November 3 with Benefit Sign Sales
UUCS Men’s Retreat is coming up 11/1-11/3 at Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp. This is an opportunity to make new friends, deepen existing relationships, and explore topics important to us. And have fun! Take walks, be out in nature, play with clay with Greg Gregg, etc. Still space available. . $150 covers the weekend including … Continue reading Men’s Retreat November 1-3
A reminder that the Celebration of Life for Robert Galloway is coming up on Saturday, October 19 in the fellowship hall from 2 pm to 4 pm (ish.)We will celebrate Robert by sharing our experiences and memories of him. His family will also be attending. There will be refreshments.Please no flowers or gifts. Cards are … Continue reading Robert Galloway Memorial October 19
Need a break? Drop the kids off at UUCS for a night of fun activities while you enjoy a few hours to yourself, on October 18, 6 to 9 pm Space is limited, so please RSVP to secure your spot. Email dlre@uusalem.org or call/text 971-372-4614. Fee benefits the Lifespan RE Program and pays for expenses.
Salem’s Dance of Universal Peace on Friday, November 1, falls on the Pagan holiday, Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1) and All Saints Day (Nov 1). Mariko and Christo of Eugene, young leaders from the Eugene dance circle will be guest leaders and Yara and Pam will lead the Ancestors Old dance for Samhain. The … Continue reading Dances of Universal Peace November 1
There is movement afoot for a pilgrimage to our Partner Church in Simenfalva for the summer of 2025. All are welcome to participate in this trip, and several in our congregation have attended such trips in the past. Planning meetings for this pilgrimage are scheduled for the first Sunday of every month, immediately after services, … Continue reading Romania Pilgrimage Planning First Sundays
Our annual Trunk or Treat event is back! The parking lot will be transformed into a festive and safe place for trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 7 pm. Families and friends decorate their cars and hand out candy, creating a fun-filled community experience. This event is open to everyone, but space is … Continue reading Trunk or Treat October 26
UUCS will host homeless families from Family Promise Sunday, November 10 through Sunday morning, November 17. We will need volunteers to provide and serve meals, be evening hosts, and to spend the night as overnight hosts. Please consider finding time to help. It takes nearly 50 volunteers to make this work. The Family Promise team … Continue reading Help Homeless Families November 10-17
Sunday, December 15 is the day and Hanneman Hall is the place for the annual Women’s Alliance Holiday Bazaar. As always it will feature homemade goodies, poinsettias, handmade jewelry and crafts, holiday items, and themed gift baskets. Sales will start immediately after the Sunday service. This popular event is one of Women’s Alliance’s major sources of … Continue reading Women’s Alliance Bazaar December 15
UUCS Choir is looking for folks excited about singing and sharing their voices to enhance our services! This fun group meetings Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 in the Sanctuary. We sing at the Sunday service every 3 weeks and our Interim Music Director has planned some fantastic pieces. No choir experience is needed, though … Continue reading Let Your Spirit Sing!
