Vision and Leadership UU Explorer Society (VaLUUES) is meeting once again. This group is for individuals who volunteer on teams or for anyone thinking of taking on more of a leadership role in the congregation or in the community. We will be exploring what it means to volunteer as a spiritual practice and how leadership … Continue reading Leadership and Vision Meeting March 6
Every year at the Annual Meeting, the congregation elects members to serve on its Board of Directors. This year we will need to elect a new Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary and three additional director positions. In order to find candidates for the election, the Nominating Committee is currently seeking qualified individuals who are willing to … Continue reading Are You a Candidate?
Want a fun, stress relieving activity that provides proven health benefits and is completely FREE? Join choir! The UUCS choir rehearses every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and performs once a month. Come meet some new people (or say hello to long time friends) and help contribute to the UUCS musical community! Choir too much of a commitment? … Continue reading Choir and Music Volunteers Wanted!
Marion Polk Food Share comes by the first Monday of each month to pick up donations generously given by UUCS members, visitors, and Staff. The donation site is the beautiful Red Wagon in our Foyer. Let’s try to fill the wagon each month with food waiting to be sent to hungry people in our community. … Continue reading Contribute to Marion Polk Food Share
Habitat & Hope Village (HHV) is working to fill a very important service to Salem’s Unsheltered Communities. Progress is being made to house our unhoused citizens with the development of Micro Shelter Communities. Donations have been received for the purchase of one hundred and twenty houses. A big Thank You to everyone who participated in … Continue reading Habitat and Hope Village News
The March Share-the-Plate recipient is our Partner Church Fund. This is our annual fund raiser, which we use for committee administrative costs and funds we share with our partner church in Simenfalva, located in the Transylvania region of Romania. We have had a relationship with Simenfalva since the late 1990’s, and cemented our connection in … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for March 2022 is Partner Church
The Rich McCloud concert on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem has been cancelled. Our next concert will be Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm, featuring Masumi Timson on the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto.
The Tides of March bring us information about Bob Muir, a recent addition to the folks from Behind the Chalice. Check out his idea at the end and stay tuned for information on how that will happen! – Yours, from Behind The Chalice Name: Bob Muir Position/s for Sunday Services: Celebrant, homily speaker (both recent) What … Continue reading The Tides of March with Bob Muir
The Reopening Team implemented the following protocols as of February 16 2022. • Sunday services continue in person and live streamed• Meetings continue live or zoomed if preferred• Congregational singing during Sunday services returns 2/20• Coffee service following Sunday services returns and food and drink allowed in the building at all events beginning 2/20• Registration … Continue reading New Re-Opening Protocols as of February 16
Enjoy Julianne Jackson live in concert on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. Julianne has smoky vocals, acoustic soul, and a lot of heart. With a solid mix of originals and covers she will leave the biggest skeptic a believer. Julianne is a mom, survivor, and racial … Continue reading Julianne Jackson Live! February 11
