Would you enjoy being part of the Worship Team that assists Rev. Rick and guests in putting on our Sunday services? Important parts of our services are done by Celebrants, who have speaking parts during services; by Anchors, who operate the slide presentations; and by Sound Team, who operate the mikes and AV system. Right … Continue reading Worship Team is Recruiting New Members
There will be no meditation this Wednesday, August 8 due to an ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ issued by the National Weather Service. Though master Tozan once said: “When cold, be thoroughly cold; when hot, be hot through and through”, I’d still like to make sure you don’t pass out! We’ll gather next week to examine this … Continue reading No Meditation August 8 Due to Heat
A BIG thank you to everyone who has participated in the bottle drive these last few months. With your help, we have been able to raise over $150. This money will be divided between the Resource Center, Ministers discretionary fund and CUUPS. If you would like to participate in this, we are still collecting … Continue reading Contribute Returnables First Sunday of Each Month
Causa will lead a training session for folks who want to help defeat IP-22 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ located at 700 Marion St NE on July 25 at 6:30 pm. If passed, IP-22 would would repeal the state’s sanctuary state law that limits the cooperation of local law enforcement with federal … Continue reading IP-22 Workshop – July 25
On Saturday morning, August 25th, the Climate Action Group 350 Salem OR and the international youth environmental organization Plant for the Planet, are hosting a 5k family run/walk at Minto Brown Park. The run is designed to engage the community about the effects of climate change, show support for Salem’s efforts to craft a city … Continue reading Run for the Climate August 25
Calling All Poets! – You know who you are! The 2nd People’s Poetry Service will be held on at 10:30 am Sunday, August 19, 2018. Our first Poetry Service, two years ago in August, featured a variety of voices from our congregation and the Salem community. It was a great success! We are doing it … Continue reading Calling All Poets- Submit Poems by July 27
A new committee, Habitat & Hope: A Salem, Oregon, Transitional Village has been formed under the umbrella of the Social Justice Action Team to address the problem of homelessness in Salem. We plan to work with the various churches, businesses and civic organizations in our area—including City of Salem—to purchase a piece of land and build a … Continue reading UUCS Homeless Transitional Housing Committee
Thank you for your responses to the Worship Discernment Survey. In response to the survey, UUCS will continue to offer a single 10:30 Sunday service this fall. Plans are in the works to add an evening weekday service in the new year. Summary of Survey Thank you everyone who took the time to fill out … Continue reading Survey Results: UUCS Will Offer One Service 10:30 am This Fall
I did not expect to travel to The Federal Detention Center in Sheridan twice in six days. Monday, June 18th, was a vigil to support the 123 detainees, two of whom have now been transferred due to health conditions. It was a beautiful warm, summer day.I did not know what to expect; the crowd was … Continue reading Two Trips to Sheridan
Join a peaceful, non-violent rally on Saturday, June 30 beginning at 11 am in Wilson Park (700 Court Street NE). This is a peaceful, loving demonstration to show support for separated children and parents. Similar rallies are taking place at the same time throughout Oregon and across the nation.
