Tabby cat walked by the front door on a Saturday and wandered in. People were there, which was unusual, lots of people and they seemed very busy. Tabby looked around for someone she might recognize (and possibly get some food), but with so many people wandering around it was hard to get anyone’s attention. She … Continue reading Behind the Chalice January 15, 2023: Tabby Finds Love in Community
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 Marion Polk Food Share. Marion Polk Food Share collects … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for February 2023 is Marion Polk Food Share
The UUCS Family Promise Team is deeply grateful to members of the congregation and Kaleidescope School who chose to help us with hosting Family Promise for the first time in three years. Because of you, we were able to house and feed four lovely families. The families consisted of six adults and nine children. It … Continue reading Family Promise Week at UUCS a Success
Following the service on January 29, there will be a congregational meeting in the Sanctuary where we may comment and ask questions in reaction to Rev. Rick’s sermon that morning on changes he is seeing within the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). The Committee on Ministry will be listening to the reactions and use this information … Continue reading Meeting to Follow Sermon January 29
Are you interested in an opportunity to participate in small group discussions? A pilot of Chalice Circles (CC), a program that complements Connections/Soul Matters, was planned for February, but has been delayed until March. Like Connections, CC offers monthly discussions led by facilitators, as well as materials containing background/resource information with relevant questions that are … Continue reading Chalice Circles to Discuss Societal Issues-Register by 2/20
Sign language classes will be held Sunday evenings from 4:30-5:30 pm from January 22 to February 26 in the UU Congregation Fellowship Hall. Classes may continue depending on the interest level. The teacher, Koli Cutler, worked as an ASL interpreter for many years and now he works as a realtor in Salem. He is passionate … Continue reading Learn Sign Language Sunday Evenings Starting January 22
On behalf of the UUCS Microfinance Committee, we are grateful for the continuing support of the UUCS Congregation for microfinance projects that benefit the poorest of the poor in Nicaragua and India. We are pleased to report that our fundraising efforts raised $5,570 which we will be donating to our partner non-profit organization, The NEO … Continue reading Thanks for Making a Difference!
The UUA states: The time we have all been waiting for is approaching. We’d like to share excerpts of our Article II proposal. We heard from you and over this week we will highlight where we’ve incorporated the UUA Seven Principles into our recommendations. Register to attend the January 20 & 21 (UUA) Board Meeting, … Continue reading UUA Board Meeting on Article II January 20 and 21
An Appeal from the Family Promise Team On Sunday, January 22, the Family Promise Team could use help to get the sanctuary ready for Sunday Service. The families leave at 8 am. We will need to move the preschool things to the RE rooms and return the sanctuary chairs back to their rows. If you … Continue reading An Appeal from the Family Promise Team
UUCS Board meeting minutes from 2022 are linked below. Executive Committee and draft minutes are available from the Board Secretary, secretary@uusalem.org. Board Minutes January 10, 2022 Board Minutes February 14, 2022 Board Minutes March 14, 2022 Special Board Minutes March 28, 2022 Board Minutes April 11, 2022 Special Board Minutes April 14, 2022 Board Minutes … Continue reading Board Minutes 2022
