Board Minutes 2024

UUCS Board minutes are listed below. Executive Committee and draft minutes are available from the Board Secretary, secretary@uusalem.org. Board Minutes January 8, 2024 Board Minutes February 12, 2024 Board Minutes March 11, 2024 Board Minutes April 8, 2024 Board Retreat Minutes April, 2024 Board Minutes May 13, 2024

Masquerade Ball February 10

The UUCS Board of Directors invites one and all to a family friendly Mardi Gras Masquerade and Costume Ball fundraiser on February 10, from 7 to 10 pm in Hanneman Hall. Live Music and Dance Party and 50/50 Raffle! Bring cash for the raffle tickets priced at $1 each! Costumes are encouraged! We are proudly … Continue reading Masquerade Ball February 10

Men Meet Twice Monthly

UUCS Men’s Group will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, starting February 11th. The 2nd Sunday meetings will be from 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, with personal food optional. The 4th Sunday meetings will be from 8 am-10 am, with food to be arranged by participants. Format will include a 1-2 minute … Continue reading Men Meet Twice Monthly

Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare

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 Marion Polk Food Share.  Marion Polk Food Share collects … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for February 2024 is Marion Polk Foodshare

Poetry Sunday January 21

UUCS will present a special “Poetry Sunday” service on January 21, 2024. Using the theme of “Refuge,” poets from Salem’s Peregrine Poets group will be present to read their own original works. We will welcome Dina Triest, Marilyn Johnston, Paul Suter, Colette Tennant, Steve Slemenda, and Eleanor Berry, with additional readings by Lois Rosen. Special … Continue reading Poetry Sunday January 21

Board Forum January 21

All are invited to join our UUCS Board of Directors in their monthly Board Forum at 12:00 in the Sanctuary on January 21. The topic for this month’s Forum will be our General Assembly Delegates and Article II and the update on the Interim Minister search. Budget considerations have been submitted to the Finance Team, … Continue reading Board Forum January 21

Meditation Begins Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Tuesdays, beginning February 6 at 7 pm, everyone is welcome to join us in our sanctuary for guided and silent meditation followed by tea and discussion. Our first text for our discussion will be Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron’s “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times.” (Note: If you do meditate on a cushion, … Continue reading Meditation Begins Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Mask Making Workshop February 4

On Sunday, February 4, from 12 to 5 pm, join us for a mask making workshop, in anticipation of the Mardi Gras Masquerade event on February 10, or just for fun. This workshop will focus on the craft of making masks using pre-designed templates. All materials will be provided, and you can explore your creative … Continue reading Mask Making Workshop February 4