Recently, Rev. Rick and Kathy Marsh began recruiting folks to join the “Flower Buds” committee. The committee will create floral arrangements for display in the front of the sanctuary for Sunday Services. This is a tradition in many UU churches, giving the congregation a focal point for meditation and bringing a little natural beauty inside. … Continue reading Flower Buds Add Color to Sanctuary
Have you missed having News of the Community regularly reported in the monthly UUCS Newsletter? Do you think you could fill this spot? Do you have some writing ability, interest in people, and willingness to ask others if their personal news could be reported? Are there other ways you would like to help with the … Continue reading News of the Community Editor Wanted
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 Recruiting Hosts for Summer and 2018-2019
The UUCS office is building a “team” of reception volunteers to help during the week. Volunteers will be answering phones, greeting visitors, giving building tours, and taking care of some light “housekeeping” tasks such as addressing cards for visitors, filing, organizing, and keeping our foyer presentable. The UUCS office is open from 9am – 1pm, … Continue reading Reception Volunteers Needed
Due to forecast high winds and blowing rain, the Landscape Spring Cleanup is cancelled for April 7. There would be some work painting rocks and creating laminated signs on April 7 11:30 to 1:30 if you wish to help then. Outdoor work will be rescheduled. Come help with the Landscape Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April … Continue reading Landscape Spring Cleanup April 7 Cancelled Due to Weather
Ever wonder what happens in the UUCS kitchen during coffee hours? Quiet contemplation, Mild calisthenics and stretching exercises Impromptu meetings and wise decisions close encounters of the UU kind (seriously, there is not much room in there) Sing-a-longs! And as always, great conversation and the opportunity for new friendships. If you would enjoy these activities … Continue reading Volunteer! for Coffee Service this Summer
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
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
UUCS will be hosting homeless families the week of February 18th-25th as part of the Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network’s efforts to end homelessness. Please contact Sara Shatto at sihn.coordinators@uusalem.org to sign up to contribute your time or your cooking skills to this worthy cause. Or use online signup form. It takes about 50 volunteers to … Continue reading Volunteer for SIHN February 18-25
The UUCS Landscape Team has partnered with the Marion County Master Gardeners’ Association to present these classes. Every Monday we are hosting a Master Gardener class, January 8-April 2. In exchange for hours working on UUCS property, UUCS members are invited to attend Master Gardener classes they wish to attend. Click here for the … Continue reading Gardening Classes with UUCS Landscape Team and Marion County
