Choir Practice is resuming on Zoom! At least until the building reopens, the schedule will be 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm. We will alternate between music learning and social time. If you have been wondering about choir, but hesitant to sing in front of people, now you can try it out from the comfort … Continue reading Choir Practice ReZooms on Zoom
Roy Zimmerman brings his original songs to to special online show for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. Saturday, October 16, 7:30 – 8:30 pm It’s a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice in the post-insurrection era. Tickets are $ 20 can be purchased here.Ticket buyers will get an immediate email confirming … Continue reading Enjoy Roy Zimmerman Live Online Oct. 16
Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Salem area through a live-streamed nine-concert series this coming fall through spring! On Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm, the Sarah Saul Combo will kick off the series with their own take on Jewish melodies and compositions, ranging from classic liturgical tunes to jazz standards written by Jewish composers. … Continue reading Sarah Saul Jazz on October 12
You are invited to join with other UUs for Anti-Racism Learning Circles sponsored by First Unitarian of Portland, which begin in early to mid-October. Since it’s on Zoom, you can join from anywhere!LEARNING CIRCLES are small discussion cohorts based on a book or podcast that provide: Important learning about white supremacy, racism, and our national … Continue reading Anti-Racism Learning Circles
How often do you stop and honor your ancestors? Have you ever noticed that spiritual leaders often describe how a family member influenced their spiritual path? Eknath Easwaran, Ram Dass, UU ministers Rev. David O Rankin, and Rev. Kate Braestrup, mention grandmothers, mothers, fathers, husbands, whose imprint on their development was so strong that they … Continue reading Share Your Ancestor Tales on October 31
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 Habitat and Hope Village Habitat and Hope Village (HHV) … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for October 2021 is Habitat and Hope Village
We celebrate the return of in-person Sunday services and fellowship time with coffee! As part of the shared ministry campaign, we are asking that each member of the congregation help with coffee service one or two times throughout the year, beginning November 7. We are hoping this will give everyone an opportunity to meet other … Continue reading Coffee Service – Part of Our Shared Ministry
The virtual Bingo night scheduled for October 23 has been cancelled, as there were not enough people signed up to play. Sincere thanks to those who volunteered to provide prizes and as callers.I’m sure we’ll find another outlet for your energy! We have an auction in the works for mid-January. Send any questions to fundraisingcom@uusalem.org
The UUCS Landscape Team is meeting at 10 am on Tuesday, September 28, on the back patio at UUCS. We will be discussing how we are going to maintain the property, and make improvements, for the coming year! All are welcome! For more information, or if you want to be involved but can’t make the … Continue reading Landscape Team Meets September 28
A New Opportunity to Join our Shared Ministry (and work on your fear of public speaking) Are you someone who finds creative fulfillment in using the written and spoken word to inform and inspire others? Do you have a spiritual yearning to share good news about life? Or do you like to tell stories that … Continue reading Kierkegaard Craddock Mulla Nasruddin School of Embodied Homiletics Workshop begins Oct 9
