Marion Polk Food Share collects and distributes food to a network of more than 100 partner agencies. Support from the community makes it possible for the Food Share to distribute food to meal sites, food pantries, foster homes, low-income day care centers, shelters, and senior housing sites across the Mid-Valley. They also operate Meals on … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for April 2020 is Marion Polk Food Share
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund provides invaluable assistance to UUCS members and friends who are financially hard pressed by adverse circumstances. Know that your generous donation to this fund is an act of compassion and will eventually help provide badly needed relief for someone in our beloved community
Even though the service was pre-recorded, UUCS will hold a live Question and Answer session on the sermon topic, “The Economics of Hope”. You can join the session using your computer or your phone. There will be no video for participants, only for Rick and Russ Beaton. The first 100 people will be able to … Continue reading Join Q&A With Rev. Rick and Dr. Beaton March 29, 2020 at noon
Here is a list of postponements/cancellations of UUCS events due to the COVID-19 . Stay safe, everyone! To add to this list, email websupport@uusalem.org with your information. Sunday Services will be online only; link to past services At the March business meeting The Salem Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans has formally voted to disband. We … Continue reading COVID-19 Cancellations at UUCS as of April 1
Here are some suggestions for helping children (and adults!) deal with the virus: From the Center for Disease Control: How to talk to children about the virus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html Stress and coping: https://www.intimaterose.com/pages/coping-with-stress-guide From a Mental Health Consultant to Salem-Keizer Pre-Schools, helpful advice to parents of kids of all ages concerning the coronavirus . The calming strategies … Continue reading Helping Children (and adults!) Deal with the Novel Coronavirus
In these difficult times some of you may find yourself in need of financial assistance to make it through. Life Lines Lay Ministry works with the Minister to help those in need. The Minister has a small discretionary fund that is available to help make ends meet. Please contact me, Lorna Youngs by email lyoungs@comcast.net or phone … Continue reading Need Help? Life Lines Lay Ministry
The 2020 UUCS Women’s Retreat has been postponed. When possible, we will meet to set new dates and agenda. If you have questions or wish to help with the planning, contact Janet Stevens at stevens.janet.kay@gmail.com.
In months with a fifth Sunday during this church year, the Share the Plate offering on that Sunday will be redirected to the RE Fund. This occurs on September 29, December 29, March 29, and May 31 in the 2019-2020 church year. Our RE Fund supports the children and youth programming by providing funds … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for “Fifth Sundays” is the RE Fund
UU Compassionate Mind Sangha is offering twice weekly online meditation & Dharma talks. Email SalemZenCenter@gmail.com to learn how to join us using the Zoom Cloud Meetings app. We offer online meditation from 7:00-8:00 pm each Wednesday and 7:30-8:30 am each Saturday.
Plans for housing the homeless families through Family Promise have changed. The families will not be staying at UU but, we will still be providing some of their meals. Fortunately, we have volunteers to cover our responsibilities. If you have volunteered for any position, you will be contacted individually. You can email Sara Shatto if … Continue reading Plans Change for Helping Homeless Families
