Come Investigate the ‘Heart of Buddhism’ during the first three Wednesday evenings in February. February 5,12,19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. We’ll begin with shared poems based on the Heart Sutra, continue with guest speaker Greg Smith (a Diamond Sangha Zen teacher) and conclude with our resident Zen master. Each week includes two meditation periods interspersed … Continue reading Heart of Buddhism Wednesdays in February
Elsa has been attending UUCS since she started elementary school and now she and her family attend together. Her son Rowan and her husband often accompany her behind the scenes in RE. She has consistently worked with children since she was a youth herself, working as a childcare provider for multiple families through high school … Continue reading Elsa McKinney-Menchaca
Howdy! I’ve been involved with UU, as part of Youth & YA Conferences and attending various congregations, since I was in high school in North Carolina. Our tradition had an enormous and wonderful impact on me as a youth, and continues to be a deep well of inspiration and hope today. As an adult, I’ve … Continue reading James Snowcarp
The UUCS Communications team produces all manner of communication. If you would like to tell our community about some event, you can easily have it publicized in each of the UUCS platforms: Monthly newsletter (online and print), Weekly email, Facebook and the UUCS website. Just fill out the Publicity Request form. Scheduling events is handled … Continue reading How to Set Up and Publicize UUCS Events
At the congregational meeting March 1, UUCS members voted to send a statement to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and to the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association (UUMA) calling on the UUMA to rescind its censure of Rev. Todd Eklof, to cease referring to the UU movement as a white supremacy movement, and to encourage discussion and … Continue reading Results of the Congregational Meeting March 1
The mission of the Salem-based Mid-Valley Literacy Center is to empower adults with the literacy skills and other training to improve their economic stability and overall quality of family life. The center offers classes in Workplace English, English or Spanish GED, Computer, Pre-CNN and US Citizenship Preparation. UUCS has a history of supporting the center.
What do third graders, golden retrievers, hospice clients, and the mentally ill have to do with UU values? Come to Women’s Alliance on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM to hear UUCS member Eric Schuman explain. Eric’s presentation will be followed with light refreshments and a business meeting. Women’s Alliance meets in the UUCS Fellowship … Continue reading Women’s Alliance February 11
Plan to join us Saturday February 15 at 5 pm for our second annual Congregation Dinner! We look forward to celebrating this amazing congregation with a wonderful evening. This year, we are providing a main dish and those who wish to bring a side can indicate what they’ll bring on their RSVP. We can’t wait … Continue reading Congregation Dinner, Saturday February 15
SAVE THE DATE – The 2020 UUCS Women’s Retreat is scheduled for May 15-17 at the 4-H center.. All members and friends who identify as female are encouraged to attend. Planning for this weekend of celebration, relaxation, learning, and community building will begin this Sunday, January 26, after service. Come join us! If you are … Continue reading Women’s Retreat Planning Meeting January 26
Building Sacred Ground is a 4-week Experiential Group that will run on Sundays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The series covers the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism, involves the participants personally — through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance on how to get involved … Continue reading Join us For “Building Sacred Ground” in February
