If you missed the CoM meeting where Rev. Kate Rhode (retired), Jay Kiskel (candidate for the UUA Board of Trustees), and our own Rev. Rick described trends that they have observed in our Unitarian Universalist movement and treatment that they have received that seem to violate the principles on which our faith is based, you … Continue reading What’s Going on in the UUA and Why You Should Know and Care
The Social Justice Team is seeking input from the congregation to understand the congregation’s social justice priorities. Taking this 2-minute survey will provide guidance for the Team. The results of the survey will be in the June newsletter. Click here to take the survey.
On May 13 beginning at 7 pm via Zoom, the social justice meeting will view and discuss the Simon Sinek video, “Life Advice Will Change Your Future“. Simon Sinek, the author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game, has books in several Amazon top 10 and top 10 categories. He shows the importance of … Continue reading Social Justice Meeting May 13 @ 7 pm
The UUCS Men’s Group is a support and connection group, open to all who identify as male. Bi-weekly meetings happen on Zoom or outdoors. Get the newest info by signing up for the Men’s Group emails (contact ben.cavaletto@gmail.com). Our next meeting is our first outdoor meeting of the year (at the back of the church), held … Continue reading Men’s Group Meets May 16
The UUA was founded on democratic principles. How did democratic process get lost in the operation and governance of the Unitarian Universalist Association? Why should it matter to us? Join Rick, Kate Rhode and UUA Board of Trustee candidate Jay Kiskel in a lively Zoom conversation about the loss of democracy and congregational participation in … Continue reading What is Happening in the UUA? And, Why We Should Care – May 11
The UUCS Women’s Group invites all those who identify as women to join them on the fourth Tuesday of each month for community, discussion and support. Although we look forward to a time when we can meet in person, we plan to meet via Zoom at this time using a round robin format. The discussion … Continue reading Women’s Group Via Zoom May 25
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 Salem Harvest. Salem Harvest is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for May 2021 is Salem Harvest
At the April 28 social Justice meeting we will discuss the impact of Derick Chauvin’s conviction for killing George Floyd on systemic racism. Suggestions on how UUCS and its members can work to increase police accountability and reduce racism in police departments will be discussed. A summary of the meeting will be posted on the … Continue reading Social Justice Monthly Meeting April 28
You remember reading about the pioneers walking across the country to what became Oregon and settling into the Willamette Valley? You remember reading about all their adventures and how many different geographical challenges they came across, each one seemingly more daunting than the next? Imagine what they thought when they came to the Rockies, and … Continue reading Behind the Chalice – May 2021
The Reopening Team has delayed the return to live services planned for May 2, due to a steady rise in COVID cases in Marion County. Congregants would be at a high risk of exposure if we reopened as planned. Live stream services at 10:30 and Children and Family Services at 9:45 will continue, until we … Continue reading Sanctuary Reopening Delayed Beyond May 2
