UUCS is hosting homeless families from Family Promise this coming week – Sunday, November 19 through Sunday morning, November 26. We are still in need of Overnight Hosts on Monday (1), Wednesday (2), Friday (1). and Saturday (1). If you would like to help, contact the team at familypromise@uusalem.org. For more information on Family Promise, visit … Continue reading Family Promise Still Needs Overnight Hosts
The November 19 Board Forum will include an update on the process of the Interim Ministerial Search and also a report from the Safety Team. Please bring your questions and concerns. See you after the service in the sanctuary. – The Board
Those who went to the Women’s Retreat last June had a wonderful time at Suttle Lake Camp. They offered us first choice for this year and we got June 28-30. Don’t worry, we have heard that this should fit well with Rev. Rick’s retirement. So you will be able to send him off with love … Continue reading Save the Date; Women’s Retreat June 28-30
The women of this farm workers cooperative, Mujeres Luchadores Progresistas (Women Striving for Progress), are selling 24-inch wreaths made of noble fir, pine cones, and holly for $40. They can be purchased in Hanneman Hall after Sunday Service on November 12, 19 and 26. Checks should be made out to MLP with “wreath” in the … Continue reading Order Farm Worker Christmas Wreaths
Love to Facebook? Want to help UUCS for about 2-5 hours per month, all from home? We need a Facebook editor, familiar with Facebook, very comfortable with email, and willing to be trained on Trello, our workspace organizer (it’s easy!). We write the words, usually provide a picture, and you just post it. Contact facebook@uusalem.org
With our kids living in a world of YouTube and TikTok, it’s important that they are educated about the things they are seeing & hearing. UUCS is offering the Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education program for youth in grades 7 and 8. Classes will be Tuesdays at 7 to 9 pm from January 9 … Continue reading O.W.L Sex Education for Youth Offered
The quilt sale for the UUCS Microfinance project is over, and all quilts were sold. The Microfinance Committee thanks the Congregation for your purchases and contributions. More contributions can be sent to the church with a “MICROFINANCE” notation. The funds will make a huge difference in the lives of some of the poorest of the poor in Nicaragua … Continue reading Microfinance Quilt Sale a Success!
As we know, COVID cases are on the rise, here and in the larger community. Also flu and other respiratory diseases historically are more common in winter months. Please be thoughtful of others, mindful of your own health, take precautions, but know we welcome you to join us in community at each Sunday service.
Jolly Diners is a gathering of folks committed to taking a break from negativity! This month is a big one for Jolliness! Thursday, November 9 happens to be Geriatric Toothfairy Day, Chaos Never Dies Day, AND World Freedom Day….! Join us at 6 pm at Marco Polo Restaurant where there is food for every palate. … Continue reading Jolly Diners Meet November 9
On November 12, 2023 our guest speaker will be Ron Hockley, Executive Director of the NEO Fund speaking on “Helping to Lift the Poorest Out of Poverty”. He will highlight our successes and challenges and how we, the UUCS Microfinance Team and the Neo Fund, have impacted the lives of the poor, especially in Nicaragua. … Continue reading Helping to Lift the Poorest Out of Poverty November 12
