Collected by Steve Rosen The following are answers by UUCS congregation members to these questions; “What have you trusted since childhood? What have you never lost faith in?” Until their deaths, I always trusted in my parents’ love and caring, even when we disagreed. I’ve always had faith in pets to provide companionship and peace. … Continue reading Thoughts on Trust – Soul Matters Theme for February 2019
Join us at UUCS for “Cantiones Sacrae,” German music from the 17th and 18th centuries on Sunday, March 10, 3:00 pm. The performance is by the Early Music Ensemble of Western Oregon University. Enjoy music by Schütz, Scheidt, Christoph Bach, and Telemann. The $10 suggested donation benefits WOU and UUCS music programs. For more information … Continue reading Early Music Ensemble “Cantiones Sacrae” March 10
The recent UU men’s retreat generated interest in an ongoing men’s group. The UUCS Men’s group will now be meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 12:30-2 PM, after the service. January 20 will be the next meeting. All identifying as male are welcome. The format is 3 minute check-ins followed by discussion.
Our Annual Congregational Appreciation Dinner (Feb. 16 beginning with a social hour at 5 PM) will be a time for us to enjoy good food, fun, fellowship and celebrate the life and shared ministry of our congregation. Our beloved congregation provides so many programs, activities and opportunities to serve within our congregation and the surrounding … Continue reading 1st Annual Congregational Appreciation Dinner February 16
The St. Patrick’s Day Fellowship Dinner will be Saturday, March 16 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Joel Martin will again create a delicious meal of corned beef, colcannon, Irish soda bread, and bread pudding. The delicious vegan option of Shepherd’s Pie will be created by Jack Talley. Thank you Joel and Jack. 100 … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 16
The next Peace with Justice Film, Summer Freedom, will be shown on February 10 at Salem Friends Meeting (490 19th NE), beginning at 2 pm. The showing is free and open to the public. FREEDOM SUMMER, Mississippi 1964 In the hot and deadly summer of 1964, the nation could not turn away from 10 weeks … Continue reading Film FREEDOM SUMMER February 10
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will be hosting an organizational meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Broadway Coffeehouse at 1300 Broadway Street NE in Salem. The goal is to bring back a PFLAG chapter to the greater Salem area and adhere to the mission, which includes “uniting people … Continue reading Salem PFLAG Organizational Meeting January 26
Looking to deepen your connection to Unitarian Universalism? Plan to attend Building Sacred Ground beginning Sunday, January 27, 2019. We’ll meet in the Sanctuary after service. This 4-week Experiential Group covers the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism, involves the participants personally — through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance on … Continue reading Building Sacred Ground Begins January 27
Each Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. in February, we are offering a wonderful opportunity to meditate in silence together. It’s a month of Wednesday evening meditations and lectures to help us begin or return anew to including the peace and stillness of daily meditation in our new year. It’s a free series of sitting and … Continue reading Returning to Silence with Zen Meditation – February
All are welcome January 20, at 12:15 pm in the sanctuary, when prospective travelers will be discussing the “nitty-gritty” of traveling to Transylvania, Romania, and our partner church in Simenfalva. It is not too late to decide to travel in last half of July. Please join in if you are interested. Jean Sherbeck jean@sherbeck.net
