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
The UUCS Board wrote a letter to apologize to the Social Justice in Action team for any unintended hurt or dismay they may have caused during the SJAT attendance at the March board meeting. The board appreciates the excellent work and dedication of the Sanctuary Team and the entire Social Justice in Action Team. Read … Continue reading UUCS Board Apology to Social Justice in Action Team
The Social Justice in Action Team of UUCS is planning a trip to the Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facility (NORCOR) in The Dalles, Oregon on April 28, and invite you to join them. They are working closely with the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMirJ). Once there, they will join others to hold a vigil … Continue reading Sign Up for Bus to the Vigil at NORCOR on April 28
RE children and youth are collecting canned food during March for the annual Easter “egg” hunt. Canned food is hidden and collected on Easter. The food is donated to Marion Polk Food Share. Children exchange their food items for filled Easter eggs to take home after they have participated in this social justice activity to … Continue reading Annual Easter “Egg” (Canned Food) Hunt April 1
The Membership Committee is coordinating another set of Circle Suppers for Friday, April 13 and Saturday the 14! 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 an … Continue reading Sign Up April 1 and 8 for Circle Suppers on April 13 and 14
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
At the April 10 Women’s Alliance meeting, Carol Doolittle of the UUCS Human Resources Team (as well as the Microfinance Team) will speak about providing health care coverage for our staff. For an introduction to the topic, you can re-view the video shown during the February 4 service, in which Carol talked about the need … Continue reading Women’s Alliance Meets April 10
