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
General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists for conducting business of the Association, exploring the theological underpinnings of our faith, and leaning fully into our mission and principles. In 2022 it is in Portland, and is offered as an in-person meeting or online. The UUA website has all the information: https://www.uua.org/ga about how … Continue reading General Assembly in Portland June 22-26, 2022
The Mindful Organization for the Recovery of Psychological Health, M.O.R.P.H. (formerly the Mental Health Association of Marion County) once again is asking for your support this holiday season with providing gifts for people with significant mental health conditions who are lacking support from friends or family. Please join us in reaching out to those who … Continue reading Gift Tags for Our Christmas Tree Support M.O.R.P.H.
UUCS is accepting applications for the Music Director position through December 3, 2021. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem (UUCS) is a religious home for those who seek a religious community that will accept and honor you as you are. UUCS is seeking a Music Director to plan and cultivate a vibrant and inspirational congregational … Continue reading Music Director Position Open
