Habitat & Hope Village (HHV) is working to fill a very important service to Salem’s Unsheltered Communities. Progress is being made to house our unhoused citizens with the development of Micro Shelter Communities. Donations have been received for the purchase of one hundred and twenty houses. A big Thank You to everyone who participated in … Continue reading Habitat and Hope Village News
The March Share-the-Plate recipient is our Partner Church Fund. This is our annual fund raiser, which we use for committee administrative costs and funds we share with our partner church in Simenfalva, located in the Transylvania region of Romania. We have had a relationship with Simenfalva since the late 1990’s, and cemented our connection in … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for March 2022 is Partner Church
The Rich McCloud concert on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem has been cancelled. Our next concert will be Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm, featuring Masumi Timson on the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto.
The Tides of March bring us information about Bob Muir, a recent addition to the folks from Behind the Chalice. Check out his idea at the end and stay tuned for information on how that will happen! – Yours, from Behind The Chalice Name: Bob Muir Position/s for Sunday Services: Celebrant, homily speaker (both recent) What … Continue reading The Tides of March with Bob Muir
The Reopening Team implemented the following protocols as of February 16 2022. • Sunday services continue in person and live streamed• Meetings continue live or zoomed if preferred• Congregational singing during Sunday services returns 2/20• Coffee service following Sunday services returns and food and drink allowed in the building at all events beginning 2/20• Registration … Continue reading New Re-Opening Protocols as of February 16
Enjoy Julianne Jackson live in concert on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. Julianne has smoky vocals, acoustic soul, and a lot of heart. With a solid mix of originals and covers she will leave the biggest skeptic a believer. Julianne is a mom, survivor, and racial … Continue reading Julianne Jackson Live! February 11
Join us at UUCS on Saturday February 19 from 9 am to noon to begin the cleanup of leaves, brush, etc. left from the winter storms (which will undoubtedly be over….). There’s a wide range of jobs to accommodate different activity levels. Wear gloves! Bring your favorite yard cleanup implement, labeled with your name. Send … Continue reading Landscape Cleanup February 19
You’re invited to help us find out who “we” are!Who: All members of our UUCS family, no matter the age. We want to hear from everyone!When: Our first event, coming in April, will be a chance to have your say and enjoy a meal together after church! It will be reservation only. There will be … Continue reading Help Us Find Out Who “We” Are
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, 2022 is Marion Polk Food Share
The Worship Team encourages UUCS Teams, Committees and Members to use the Publication Request form to communicate information about groups and activities to our UUCS community. The Communications Team does a good job of putting this information out in the weekly Friday This Week emails, on Facebook and in the monthly newsletter, “The Chalice and … Continue reading Use the Publication Request Form
