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Share the Plate Recipient for June 2020 is the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund

The Nellie Thompson-Dorothy Patch Scholarship Fund is named for two champions of social justice and equality in Salem. In 1976, Dorothy Patch – longtime school teacher and community activist – and Reverend Nellie Thompson teamed up to find ways to improve Salem’s racial climate.  In honor of their legacy, the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for June 2020 is the Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund

Connect to Religious Education Through a Virtual Classroom- Now Closed

UUCS Religious Education has moved to a virtual platform on the internet in order to safely welcome congregants during the pandemic. I have created two virtual classrooms — one for younger children and their families, and one for youth aged 12+. The classrooms may be found using the following links: To find these resources online, … Continue reading Connect to Religious Education Through a Virtual Classroom- Now Closed

UUA General Assembly Becomes Virtual Event June 24-28

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 UUA General Assembly Becomes Virtual Event June 24-28

Men’s Group Bi-Weekly Meeting

Now meeting every other week through Spring and Summer on Zoom! – starting May 3 at 8:30 am. All identifying as men are welcome. This is an open group of men supporting each other, so give it a try! For info, contact Ben Cavaletto LRE.Team@uusalem.org

Share the Plate Recipient for May 2020 is Salem Harvest

Salem Harvest is a non-profit organization that connects farmers and backyard growers with volunteer pickers to harvest fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. Salem Harvest has as its principal purpose the distribution of food without charge to children or homeless, unemployed, elderly or low-income individuals. For more information, visit the Salem Harvest … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for May 2020 is Salem Harvest