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Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen announced she is about to be out of the country and away from her email while she attends the International UU Women’s Convocation in Romania. She will be back on September 9. She made a a “Hello” video to share with the congregation, hoping to bridge the space between now and October … Continue reading A Video Offering from Our New Minister
What is Share the Plate? During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation and an organization from the local community which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Salem for Refugees. The mission of Salem for Refugees … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for October 2024 is Salem for Refugees
Want to be a big help? There are plenty of opportunities to join our UUCS ministry and serve on a team or committee, or just show up for specific tasks. But here’s one that has been lying dormant since the pandemic. Our administrative staff, Emma and Jo, are overwhelmed with the tasks of organizing our … Continue reading Events Coordinator Needed
Starting Point is a 4-week experiential group running Sundays: October 20 and 27, and November 3 and 10 from 12 to 2 at the church. Lunch will be provided. The series covers the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism. It involves the participants personally through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance … Continue reading Starting Point: for Visitors, Old and New Members
One of our favorite entertainers, Roy Zimmerman, is returning to UUCS but the event has been moved to the fall, at Roy’s request. Originally scheduled for Friday, July 19, it is now scheduled for Friday, October 11 with a 7 pm start time. With an important election only a few weeks later we will all … Continue reading Roy Zimmerman at UUCS October 11
Please consider joining me (Joan Stembridge) in staffing a Voter Registration table outside of the Salem Public Library. The table will have voter registration forms and information regarding who is eligible to vote. The table will be absolutely non-partisan in nature: the only goal is to encourage active citizenship; no UUCS information will be displayed. … Continue reading Help Register Voters Through October 14
On October 6, please bring your well-behaved furry, feathered, or reptile friends to this service for our annual Blessing of the Animals. Let us bless the love and connection we feel between ourselves and those we call our furry family members, our reptilian relations, our persnickety yet patient pets. If your pet would not enjoy … Continue reading Animal Blessing Service October 6
Appreciating our Ancestors is coming a little early this year. Instead of the end of October, we are going to celebrate our connections in September. Please join us on 9/15 for “Where do we come from?”, Sara Pickett, Homilist. Throughout human history, people have looked to creation stories to help explain our reason for existence … Continue reading Appreciating Our Ancestors September 15
Once again, as part of the shared ministry campaign, we are asking that all members of the congregation help with coffee service one or two times throughout the year. We are hoping this will give everyone an opportunity to meet other members and to be part of service to our community. Many members have voiced … Continue reading Coffee Service Schedule for 2024-2025
