Volunteers are needed for hosting Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network, Sunday, July 16 – Sunday, July 30. The UUCS hosts 3-4 families at our building for one week each quarter. You may notice from these dates that we are hosting this time for two weeks in a row — That’s right! During the regular hosting week of Sunday, … Continue reading Help Needed for Hosting Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network July 16-July 30
Six years ago, Bateman Woods was 2 acres of UUCS land covered with blackberries and weeds that made 90% of the property inaccessible. Now, it’s an open and a beautiful place to visit. But, the land still needs lots of care. This month, June 2017, we’re expecting truckloads of free wood chips to be delivered … Continue reading Help With Bateman Woods Path Maintenance
Please come help with the Cordon Road Cleanup effort on Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day) from 9 am to 12 noon. Twice a year, UUCS congregation members pick up litter along the segment of Cordon Road adjacent to our property. With some dedicated volunteers showing up to keep this one-mile stretch of roadside clean, we can have our name … Continue reading Cordon Road Cleanup on Earth Day – April 22
Our UUCS Social Justice in Action Team is partnering with Mano a Mano to help members of our community. Bring Your canvas shopping bags to the Social Justice Table in the fellowship hall each Sunday. Mano a Mano food banks need canvas shopping bags to fill with food and give away. Homeless neighbors and other … Continue reading Help our SJAT Partner with Mano a Mano
Want to join a fun group of people planning to make the congregation’s Fall Auction a success? Well you’re in luck! The Auction Team is meeting at UUCS on Wednesday May 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We’ll be planning the Fall Auction and having a few laughs along the way too. 🙂 The auction is … Continue reading Fall Auction Team Meeting May 17
The Membership Committee is coordinating our second set of Circle Suppers for March 17th and 18th! Join your fellow UUers for an intimate dinner at the home of a gracious host. Circle Suppers are potluck-style gatherings at members’ homes. Hosts provide their homes, and guests bring food to share. The dinners are a great opportunity … Continue reading UUCS Circle Suppers March 17 and 18
Our Middle School Youth need two more advisors! If you have one or two Sundays a month during second service, your time with our youth would be greatly appreciated! Please talk to our Director for more Information, Christi@uusalem.org.
The Women’s Retreat Annual Bake Sale will be held Sunday, February 12 during both Fellowship Hours. Plan ahead to purchase a yummy treat for yourself and/or a Valentine for someone else! We will need donations of baked goods to make this happen. The sale supports scholarships to the retreat to be held April 28-30! Any questions, please … Continue reading Women’s Retreat Annual Bake Sale February 12
In spite of the crazy weather and hectic holiday season, UUCS surpassed the goal for our Dec 23, 2016 Red Cross Blood Drive. The goal was 20 units. 24 units were collected, putting us at 120% of goal. Well done everyone! Thank you for showing up and for helping to spread the word to friends, … Continue reading Blood Drive Results – Well Done!
With temperatures expected to fall well below freezing, the Community Action Agency is activating a Warming Center event to begin on Sunday, January 1st through Wednesday, January 4th (Shelter will be open 8:00 pm to 6:30 am for guests each night). We continue to monitor the forecast with local area emergency managers and may extend the activation if needed. … Continue reading Volunteer for Homeless Warming Center January 1-4
