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
Edit Habitat and Hope Village reports that financial support for “A Women’s Shelter of Hope” planned for UUCS property is receiving strong interest from others outside the UUCS community. Their pending commitments are contingent on completion of the memorandum of understanding with Arches and finalization of the land use agreement with UUCS for the building … Continue reading Habitat and Hope Begins Funding Campaign
The UUCS choir is collaborating for some virtual singing! All levels of musicians are welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please email Kit at kit.abrahamson@gmail.com.
April Showers bring May Flowers, so what does May bring? Well, dare we say it? The slow reopening of UUCS building for Sunday Services! No! Never say it! Ah, but I do say it! So what are we, Behind the Chalice, doing to prepare for this grand event? Well, once again we are scurrying around … Continue reading April Showers Bring — May Opening??
What is Share the Plate? During each Sunday service, we take a collection. This voluntarily given money is then shared between our congregation’s general fund and an organization from the local community or affiliated ministries which has goals that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. This month’s Share the Plate recipient is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for April 2021 is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem is looking for a custodian for a position with our congregation. We are looking for someone who can work independently and prioritize cleaning responsibilities throughout the week. This is a part-time position of 10 hours a week. Base pay starts at $13.50 to $14.25 depending on experience.The job requires … Continue reading Custodian/Janitor Position Part Time
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Calling all children, youth, and children at heart! Please join us on April 4th from 2-3:30 pm for an Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration outdoors on the UUCS Grounds. This event will be Safely Socially-Distanced and Masks are Required. To register, fill out this online form Donations of individually wrapped candies, trinkets, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, … Continue reading Socially Distanced Easter Egg Hunt
