What Do We Hope For in an Interim Minister?

About 40 folks participated with robust and thoughtful input in 2 forums in February and March, 2024.  We discussed what we hope for in an Interim Minister. Here is a summary of those conversations.
The top 4 choices of what we want the roles of our … read more.

Easter Egg Hunt

We are having a Community Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 31. Join us at UUCS for face painting, a bounce house, arts & crafts and a coffee/hot cocoa bar with treats!

We would love as many volunteers as possible! Please email me, … read more.

Women’s Alliance Meets April 10

The monthly meeting of Women’s Alliance will be April 10, 2:00-3:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Guest speaker this month is Tania Wilson Moran, Volunteer Coordinator for Salem for Refugees. All are welcome to attend Women Alliance meetings! Food and beverage is always served.

Salem for Refugees … read more.

Seeking Input for Transforming Hearts Service May 5

The service on May 5 will be “”Transforming Hearts: Supporting the trans folks in our lives.” Our speakers from Basic Rights Oregon are asking for your questions and concerns so that they can address them during the service. Please email questions and concerns about trans … read more.

Supporting Death with Dignity

Volunteers needed to join four UUs and others in the End of Life Choices Oregon Salem team. We help people considering Oregon’s Death with Dignity law with education and family support. We work with hospices and include health care professionals and lay persons who support … read more.

Why are They Wearing Green Stoles?

Courtesy of fabric artist Leslie Zeigen, all of our Lifelines Lay Ministers now have stoles to identify themselves to members and friends at UUCS. You are invited to speak to any of us to share grief, challenges and joys in your life. You can also … read more.

Final Week,”Building Our Legacy” Pledge Drive

Hello UUCS Community,

I trust this finds you well. As we approach the final week of our “Building our Legacy” pledge drive, I want to provide you with an important update on our progress.

Our ambitious goal for this year’s pledge drive is to reach $330,000. I’m … read more.

Article II Revisions Zoom on March 6

The final vote on the revision of the UUA’s Article II of the Bylaws is coming up this June at the General Assembly (GA). Your delegates would like your assistance in determining how to vote. UUCS Board will guide as well, however we feel it … read more.

Team Council Meeting March 10

There will be a Team Council Meeting March 10 at 12 pm in the Blue Room (in the LRE wing).
The Team Council is tasked with coordination of all UUCS recognized teams and affiliated ministries. It serves as a collective conduit for communication with the UUCS … read more.

A Beethoven Afternoon March 16

On Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. a program of chamber music by Ludwig Van Beethoven will be performed in honor and celebration of our minister, Rick Davis, who has been known to appreciate this great composer. On the program will be the Piano Trio … read more.