Zachary Gulaboff Davis, the son of Rev. Richard R. Davis and Gordana Gulaboff Davis of UUCS, has won a $1,000 commission to write a new work for a Eugene area chamber music group, Amici, to perform in April, 2017. His composition Piano Trio #1 was chosen by the judges of a contest open to all … Continue reading Zachary Gulaboff Davis Wins $1000 Commission
As part of the Welcoming Congregation recertification process sponsored by the Salem CUUPS, (Covenant of UU Pagans), we will be showing the documentary “The Out List” on Oct 9 at 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Discussion to follow. The showing of “The Out List” coincides with National Coming Out Day held Oct. 11. The … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Documentary October 9
Speakers at the Women’s Alliance meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship hall will be Sheronne Blasi and Laura Perez, co-founders of the non-profit “Simply Birthdays.” This organization provides opportunities for children and teens to celebrate their birthdays during their birthday months. Supported by donations, they provide activity-filled parties complete with … Continue reading Women’s Alliance Meets October 11
The 34 Days of Peace campaign sponsored by Oregonians for Peace will conclude at UUCS with a special program marking United Nations Day. The Oct. 24 event falls on the same day as the official UN Day, the anniversary of the ratification of the UN Charter in 1945 and the day the United Nations came into being. Prof. James … Continue reading 34 Days of Peace Lecture and Potluck October 24
Through the Pacific Northwest District UU Chalice Lighter program, our congregation will receive $18,059 to upgrade the audio visual system in the sanctuary.. For our congregation to qualify for a Chalice Lighter grant, a certain percentage of the congregation must agree to answer at least three calls per year with a minimum pledge of $15 … Continue reading UUCS Receives Chalice Lighter Grant of $18,059
Looking for gorgeous jewelry for gifts or yourself? Support our UUCS Microfinance project that benefits poor families in Africa and Nicaragua! We will be selling jewelry made by women in South Africa in partnership with Thembanathi and other items from Nicaragua following each service. Our share of the proceeds will benefit our projects in Nicaragua … Continue reading Microfinance Fundraiser October 9
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Oregon Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice invites you to our Seventh Annual Meeting in Salem on Saturday, October 15. We gather together to celebrate our accomplishments, make plans for the coming year, and commit ourselves to supporting each other in our quest for a more just Oregon. The ORUUVfJ board has suggested 4 broad campaigns for … Continue reading UU Voices for Justice at UUCS October 15
It is time to renew our Welcoming Congregation status. UUCS did the initial certification process in 1993. So much has changed in the past 23 years. The Salem Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) asked the UUCS Board of Directors for permission to host the re-certification process. The request was approved at the August 2016 … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Re-Certification
As our dependable newsletter editor team is moving to Central Oregon, the Communications team is looking for a few volunteers to join our group.This includes newsletter production. As Sharon Pierson takes over newsletter editorial duties, we specifically need a writer for the newsletter column, “News of the Community.” And if you like to reach out … Continue reading Call for Talent and Passion in Websites, Publicity, Newsletters and Photography
