On June 23, the Salem Keizer School Board received public testimony about the presence of armed police in schools. On Thursday, June 18, Rev. Rick attended a rally where he heard many moving stories from students about their experiences with the School Security Officers (SRO). He encourages us to participate in this process. You can … Continue reading Call to Action – Police in Schools
As Unitarian Universalists, we are called upon by our 7 Principles to confront and combat the injustices that our country and our community have been fighting in the recent weeks following the death of George Floyd and other Black and Brown people. Here in Salem we have specific tasks we can undertake as allies to support … Continue reading Call to Action for Social Justice in Salem
General Assembly (GA), originally planned to be held in Providence, RI from June 24-28, has been transformed from an onsite event into an all-virtual event, in response to public health guidance discouraging in-person gatherings. Virtual GA retains many of the important elements that attendees have come to expect and cherish: worship experiences, powerful speakers, learning … Continue reading Last Chance to Register for GA – Scholarships Offered
Dear UUCS Families, The Children’s RE Program will be beginning a new series for Summer using the Worlds of Wonder unit from the Tapestry of Faith curriculum. Summer RE will run June 28 – August 23, and will continue using the online Live Worship at 10 am each Sunday morning on Zoom. The Worlds of … Continue reading Children’s Summer RE “Worlds of Wonder”
The LRE Team is excited to announce a new opportunity for Youth ages 13-18 to foster community during this time of social distancing. Join us on Zoom for Youth Group on Thursdays at 3 starting June 25. Youth Group will be time for hangout, games, connections, and spiritual growth. People may register via the following … Continue reading Thursday Zoom Youth Group Begins June 25
Attention UUCS members! A virtual Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020. This will be a meeting covering the 2019-2020 year, which ends June 30. To qualify as a voting member you must have; signed the membership book; submitted a pledge; and, made a financial contribution towards that pledge OR be acknowledged … Continue reading Virtual UUCS Annual Meeting August 23 – Are You Eligible to Vote?
During the COVID-19 Pandemic UUCS service and meeting adjustments, we wish to ensure that you are receiving the latest information from UUCS. For that we need your current contact information. The survey we had hoped to send out the end of June has been delayed while we complete some updating on our end. Keep an … Continue reading Important Survey to Verify Contact Info – Delayed
The Landscape Team has been hard at work the last few months, and the congregation’s property is looking good! We can’t gather as a group, but you can “gather” by yourselves at the UU! Come visit to admire the new Front Welcoming Garden (come at dusk to see it lit up)! And the newly spruced … Continue reading Landscape Remodel is Complete- Thank You!
On Sunday, June 21, Rev. Rick will continue the annual tradition of hosting a service where our minister will respond to questions submitted by YOU, members and friends of UUCS. Questions can pertain to theology, spirituality, religion, congregational life, the UUA, politics & religion, art & religion and anything else you’d like to ask. Send … Continue reading Got a Question for Rev. Rick?
Here is a very recent picture of the UU front yard project that has been worked on by Iris Sea, John Davenport, Neil Pierson, Allan Holland, & Andy Driscoll. It is very close to completion! John Davenport and Bonnie Heitsch are beautifying the Memorial Garden. John is working on the bench that will make that … Continue reading What’s Happening with UUCS Landscaping?
