The Reopening Team has worked diligently over the past 2 years to keep our congregants healthy and safe during the COVID pandemic. We are now in a new phase of living with COVID and so are eliminating all prior COVID restrictions;– no mask mandates,– no proof of vaccination requirement,– no contact tracing.
There have been so many changes in the last three years, individually, and as a congregation. It is time to find out who, as a congregation, we are now, what we value, and our shared goals for the future. Please join us and tell us what about UUCS is most important to you, and what … Continue reading Help Us Find Out Who “We” Are
WE NEED YOU: For the second year, as part of the shared ministry campaign, we are asking that all members of the congregation help with coffee service one or two times throughout the year. We are hoping this will give everyone an opportunity to meet other members and to be part of service to our … Continue reading Coffee Helpers are Needed
Church@thePark is inviting the entire community to an open house at the new Village of Hope site, 1210 Center Street, Sunday, September 11 from 1 pm to 3 pm and from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for UUCS supporters of Habitat and Hope Village, Inc. (HHV) to tour Shower Trailer Number … Continue reading Village of Hope Open House September 11
Bring your furry or feathered or scaly friend or family member to the October 2 Annual Animal Blessing Service. If your hedgehog huffs up at the mere suggestion, no worries, send a photo with both their and your name to productionteam@uusalem.org by September 23rd and your dear one will still get blessed. Until then, may all beings … Continue reading Animal Blessing Service October 1
For the month of September, we continue to get to learn more about the people involved in creating the Sunday Service. This month we learn about Marcia Christenson, part of the Homilist/Storyteller team who also does special music and is cantor at times for the service. So, without further ado, here’s Marcia…. Name: Marcia Christenson … Continue reading Behind the Chalice September 2022
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 HOME Youth and Resource Center. HOME Youth and Resource … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for September 2022 is HOME Youth and Resource Center
Come to the first “in person” Oregon UU Voices for Justice (OUUVfJ) Annual meeting since COVID, Saturday, September 17 at 9 am. Best of all, UUCS is hosting this year! Cost is $5 to $15. This is an annual meeting for Oregon UUs, sponsored by Oregon UU Voices for Justice. UUs from around the state … Continue reading UU Voices for Justice at UUCS September 17
Your Committee on Ministry (COM) wants your opinions about various tasks and functions of our minister, Rick Davis. The COM works closely with Reverend Rick and have observed him serving many different roles. Please help us understand what you believe are the most important ministerial duties by filling out the survey using this link. For … Continue reading Take an Online Ministerial Survey
SAVE THE DATE! The Women’s Retreat is returning to UUCS. We will be holding a one day mini retreat on Saturday, November 12th. This is an opportunity to gather together as UU women. The event will feature workshops, social time, a potluck and planning for our first full retreat in 3 years to be held … Continue reading Women’s Retreat November 11
