The Re-opening team has determined that it is safe to open our building to our congregation and the wider community. Teams and Community groups are welcome to come in starting October 23. The first in-person service will be Oct 31, with registration still required.Guidelines are in place for Sunday services and for all who plan … Continue reading Re-Opening! Links to Building Use Guidelines for Services and Groups
The Celebrating Diversity series is off to a great start! If you missed the performance of the Sarah Saul Jazz Combo, the video is available! You can still go to uusalem.org/CelebratingDiversity and get a ticket. We had many wonderful comments from listeners like “I feel like I’m in a jazz club” and other praises of Sarah’s wonderful … Continue reading Son Huitzilin Live or Online Concert November 12
The UUCS Microfinance team, supported by UUCS member donations, provides small loans for household economic activities in struggling communities. In early 2020, the Microfinance team allocated $5074 for loans to milk-producing households in the small community of Qqepa located high on the Altiplano of southern Peru. But the Covid-19 pandemic struck shortly thereafter, isolating rural … Continue reading Good News from the Peruvian Altiplano
The 2021 report from the Chijnaya Foundation on the Qqepa Animal Shed Project notes that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the project. However the sheds will be completed in time for the rainy season in December 2021 and January 2022. See the full report below.
This Saturday, October 16, we could use help on the UUCS grounds. There are leaves to rake, invasive blackberry to kill, brush to be cleared, trees and plants to be pruned, etc. The weather looks favorable! Landscape Team members will be there from 10 am to 1 pm – all help will be greatly appreciated! … Continue reading Help with Landscape October 16, Saturday
Choir Practice is resuming on Zoom! At least until the building reopens, the schedule will be 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm. We will alternate between music learning and social time. If you have been wondering about choir, but hesitant to sing in front of people, now you can try it out from the comfort … Continue reading Choir Practice ReZooms on Zoom
Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Salem area through a nine-concert on line music series this coming fall through spring! On Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm, the Sarah Saul Combo will kick off the series with their own take on Jewish melodies and compositions, ranging from classic liturgical tunes to jazz standards written by … Continue reading Sarah Saul Jazz Tuesday, October 12
Roy Zimmerman brings his original songs to to special online show for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. Saturday, October 16, 7:30 – 8:30 pm It’s a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice in the post-insurrection era. Tickets are $ 20 can be purchased here.Ticket buyers will get an immediate email confirming … Continue reading Enjoy Roy Zimmerman Live Online Oct. 16
Tales from Behind the Chalice: The month of October we learn more about our own Jon Chinburg, who provides audio support and occasional special music for our Sunday services. “Koszonom” Jon, for all that you do!What do you most like about your position/s? I enjoy working with a committed group of folks to produce a … Continue reading Meet Jon Chinberg-October 2021
Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Salem area through a live-streamed nine-concert series this coming fall through spring! On Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm, the Sarah Saul Combo will kick off the series with their own take on Jewish melodies and compositions, ranging from classic liturgical tunes to jazz standards written by Jewish composers. … Continue reading Sarah Saul Jazz on October 12
