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, … read more.
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 … read more.
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.
Learn the art of mask-making
Cut and assemble masks using provided templates
Connect with fellow community members
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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 … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
Chalice Circles (CC), a program of small group discussions that was introduced last spring at UUCS, has been highly successful. Chalice Circles focuses on external issues/opinions, in contrast to Connections/Soul matters groups that focus on introspection and feelings. They both foster relationships through discussions, and … read more.
Join Starting Point, which will cover the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism. This experiential group involves the participants personally, through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance on how to get involved in the life of the congregation. For those who … read more.
Anyone who has a concern or knowledge of sexual harassment or abuse in our church is urged to contact a member of the Safer Congregation Committee for further consideration.
A newer offering is a Restorative Communication program that helps resolve conflicts between members using a mediation-type … read more.
Everyone is cordially invited to join us for a reception on Saturday December 23 at 3 pm at UUCS to congratulate our son Zachary and his new wife Emily on their marriage. On November 25, I officiated at their wedding in Bath, Ohio.
Please join us.
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