Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare

Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare

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 is Marion Polk Food Share.  Marion Polk Food Share collects … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare

Poetry Sunday January 21

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, and Eleanor Berry, with additional readings by Lois Rosen. Special … Continue reading Poetry Sunday January 21

Board Forum January 21

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 search. Budget considerations have been submitted to the Finance Team, … Continue reading Board Forum January 21

Mask Making Workshop February 4

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. This workshop will focus on the craft of making masks using pre-designed templates. All materials will be provided, and you can explore your creative … Continue reading Mask Making Workshop February 4

Share the Plate Recipient for January 2024 is Family Promise

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 is Family Promise.  Family Promise of the Mid-Willamette Valley (formerly, Salem … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for January 2024 is Family Promise

Salem Zen Center has a New Home

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 free, donations accepted. They formerly met at UUCS and were … Continue reading Salem Zen Center has a New Home

Chalice Circles to Resume in January

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 they both have discussion materials with readings/videos for preparation, as … Continue reading Chalice Circles to Resume in January

Join Starting Point to Explore UU Roots

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 are new to our community, the group can help them … Continue reading Join Starting Point to Explore UU Roots

Restorative Communication Offered by Safer Congregation Committee

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 process.Talk to the folks with the blue ribbons on our … Continue reading Restorative Communication Offered by Safer Congregation Committee