We are recruiting Sunday service hosts for this summer (May 27 – September 9) and for the 2018 – 2019 year. You can express your interest by filling out the online form or contacting Michael Pollard at mpollard608@aol.com. Have you ever thought about joining a Host team? The letter below written by Carol Manka after … Continue reading Volunteer to be a Host for Summer or for 2018-2019
On March 8, 2018, the Board met with representatives from the Sanctuary Team to discuss processes for granting sanctuary to immigrant neighbors in danger of deportation. Reverend Rick and our immigrant rights partners (CAUSA, IMIrJ, WVRRC) met with the immigrant workers (and their families) who are employed at the Kendall Florist Nursery in Canby, Oregon. … Continue reading UUCS to Provide Temporary Shelter to Families in Emergency
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Come see the nonviolence pioneer, Gene Sharp’s film, “How to Start a Revolution”. The film, presented by Oregon Peace Works and the Salem Progressive Film Series, explains how Sharp’s work has been used by activists all over the world to peacefully effect huge social and political changes. It is now well documented that nonviolence is twice … Continue reading Nonviolence Film “How to Start a Revolution” showing March 27
Community Homeless Connect is a one-day resource and health fair connecting homeless and those at-risk of homelessness with much needed services and resources. We need some help. If you would like to help volunteer, please attend an orientation on Monday, March 26th 5:30 -7:00 pm at Salem First Baptist Church. This event is being put … Continue reading Community Homeless Connect Volunteer Orientation March 26
Spend a Saturday on Meditation & Discernment: Twin Arts for the Mindful Navigation of Life with Rev. David Scheuneman, UU Spiritual Director, hosted by Rev. Rick Davis. Saturday, March 17, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. GRACEFUL EXITS ARE PROVIDED IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE EARLY. Meditation and discernment … Continue reading Meditation and Discernment Workshop March 17
Our new system has personalized alarm codes. Are you the chair of a team that holds meetings at the UUCS facility? Do you host events? If you haven’t already done so, please use the online request form to get your personal code for the alarm system. DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to request access. The office manager programs the … Continue reading Security Alarm System is LIVE!
The Women’s Alliance is delighted to welcome UUCS member George Piter as our speaker at the meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13, in Hanneman Hall. George has been instrumental in acquiring a defibrillator for UUCS, and everyone is invited to come see George demonstrate how to use this potentially life-saving defibrillator. It is vital that members … Continue reading Learn About the Defibrillator with Women’s Alliance February 13
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The National Poor People’s Campaign/A National Call for Moral Revival Oregon activists will be gathering at the State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 5 for a 10:00 AM press conference. Join us in Salem for the 30 minute press conference as we deliver a letter of intent to the Oregon legislature. This will be a coordinated press conference happening … Continue reading Poor Peoples Campaign February 5
