Join us Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 pm at UUCS, 5090 Center St. NE, Salem, for Julianne Jackson in concert. 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. This is a fundraiser for UUCS, so enjoy … Continue reading Julianne Jackson in Concert January 11
HHV is currently investigating ways to supply mobile shower and laundry facilities to serve people in existing and planned “micro-shelter communities” within the Salem Urban Growth Boundary. These communities, managed by Church at the Park, are designed to provide safe, secure, temporary shelters in small, managed clusters, for folks who would otherwise be un-housed. According … Continue reading Habitat and Hope Village Update
Enjoy Oregon Art song composed by queer Oregon Composers, live in concert December 14 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem (UUCS), 5090 Center Street NE, Salem 97317. Art song is vocal music compositions, usually for one voice accompanied by piano.The performance will be by Dr. Kit Abrahamson, baritone and Stephanie Lynne … Continue reading Oregon Art Song with Dr. Kit Abrahamson and Stephanie Lynne Smith December 14
In lieu of the annual December Holiday Bazaar, Women’s Alliance will be selling baked items after service on Dec 12. We will have our usual beautiful poinsettias. Baked goods will be sold individually to enjoy after the service or in batches that can be taken home for further enjoyment. Cheesecakes will also be available.
For the month of December, we learn about Loriann Schmidt. Loriann stepped up in August of 2020 and has steered UUCS through the deep waters of doing Live Stream for services including development of the Production Team which includes Video, Sound, and Lighting for not only Sunday Services but can act as a consultant for … Continue reading Loriann Schmidt, December 2021
The MLP farm worker women’s co-op is selling wreaths again this year. Their coordinator, Rebeca, said the price remains $35, but no red bow is provided this year. Pick up is set for 12/4 at 8 am at First United Methodist Church off Church & State Street Salem, OR 97301. Buy your wreath online at their website or make checks … Continue reading MLP Holiday Wreaths 2021 Sales
Before the service you can participate in the Annual Candlelight Walk this Christmas Eve at 6:30 pm, and stroll down the lighted pathway around UUCS grounds together. Bring a candle lantern. Then join us as we celebrate the incarnation of love throughout the ages and around the world during the Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service and Candlelight Walk
Greetings. Now that K103FM is playing Christmas music, we can talk more about some of the details about our Christmas Eve Service. Thank you to those who have started sending in your Christmas Prayers For the World to sara@uusalem.org. Please continue to do so, it is very helpful. Also, please send in a short video of … Continue reading Prayers for the World and Candle Videos Needed
The LRE team meets weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 am, via Zoom. The LRE Team supports the Lifespan Religious Education Program by providing input for the Director of LRE and arranging activities for parents and families. Contact RE.Team@uusalem.org if you’re interested in joining us. Click here for more information about the LRE team.
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 the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice.. The Interfaith Movement … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for December 2021 is IMIrJ
