Interested in visiting our Partner Church in Romania in person? Come to an informational meeting from 10:30 to 11:10 on Sunday, April 15 in the Fellowship Hall. This is for people who are interested in learning more about a prospective trip to Transylvania and our partner church in Simenfalva in July 2019. All are welcome. For more information, … Continue reading Prospective Travelers to Simenfalva Information Meeting April 15
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
The Kairos Community Lunch takes place at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem every Sunday. This event is hosted by Salem area churches and volunteers who participate in the program. Homeless people (usually 50 – 70 guests) are served at the event. UUCS volunteers (between 8 and 12 people) provide ingredients (chowder and chili) and prepare the … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for April 2018 is Kairos Community Lunch
On March 8, 2018, the Board met with representatives from the Sanctuary Team to discuss processes for granting sanctuary to immigrant neighbors in danger of deportation. Reverend Rick and our immigrant rights partners (CAUSA, IMIrJ, WVRRC) met with the immigrant workers (and their families) who are employed at the Kendall Florist Nursery in Canby, Oregon. … Continue reading UUCS to Provide Temporary Shelter to Families in Emergency
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April’s Soul Matters Sunday and Covenant Group theme is “What does it mean to be a people of Emergence?” (Download.) [pdf-embedder url=”https://uusalem.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-04-soul-matters-emergence.pdf” title=”April, 2018 Soul Matters Packet – Emergence”]
Come see the nonviolence pioneer, Gene Sharp’s film, “How to Start a Revolution”. The film, presented by Oregon Peace Works and the Salem Progressive Film Series, explains how Sharp’s work has been used by activists all over the world to peacefully effect huge social and political changes. It is now well documented that nonviolence is twice … Continue reading Nonviolence Film “How to Start a Revolution” showing March 27
Join others from UUCS at the Oregon State Capitol on March 24 at 11am for the March For Our Lives. This march is created by, inspired by, and led by students across the country who will no longer risk their lives waiting for some else to take action to stop the epidemic of mass shootings. … Continue reading March for Our Lives in Salem March 24
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
Spend a Saturday on Meditation & Discernment: Twin Arts for the Mindful Navigation of Life with Rev. David Scheuneman, UU Spiritual Director, hosted by Rev. Rick Davis. Saturday, March 17, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. GRACEFUL EXITS ARE PROVIDED IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE EARLY. Meditation and discernment … Continue reading Meditation and Discernment Workshop March 17
