Thank you to those 63 brave souls who came to Sunday Service on New Years Eve and engaged in some Tai Chi during the meditation portion of the service. There were a lot of positive responses and questions regarding the return of Tai Chi prior to Sunday services. For those of you holding your breath, … Continue reading Tai Chi Returning to Sundays, January 7
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 Family Promise. Family Promise of the Mid-Willamette Valley (formerly, Salem … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for January 2024 is Family Promise
The Salem Zen Center has moved to their new location; Miao Chung Temple, 1485 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon, 97301. Meditation is Tuesday evening at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. If you are new, arrive at 6:45 p.m. for the 7:00-8:45 p.m. meditation. All offerings are free, donations accepted. They formerly met at UUCS and were … Continue reading Salem Zen Center has a New Home
Chalice Circles (CC), a program of small group discussions that was introduced last spring at UUCS, has been highly successful. Chalice Circles focuses on external issues/opinions, in contrast to Connections/Soul matters groups that focus on introspection and feelings. They both foster relationships through discussions, and they both have discussion materials with readings/videos for preparation, as … Continue reading Chalice Circles to Resume in January
Join Starting Point, which will cover the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism. This experiential group involves the participants personally, through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance on how to get involved in the life of the congregation. For those who are new to our community, the group can help them … Continue reading Join Starting Point to Explore UU Roots
Anyone who has a concern or knowledge of sexual harassment or abuse in our church is urged to contact a member of the Safer Congregation Committee for further consideration.A newer offering is a Restorative Communication program that helps resolve conflicts between members using a mediation-type process.Talk to the folks with the blue ribbons on our … Continue reading Restorative Communication Offered by Safer Congregation Committee
Everyone is cordially invited to join us for a reception on Saturday December 23 at 3 pm at UUCS to congratulate our son Zachary and his new wife Emily on their marriage. On November 25, I officiated at their wedding in Bath, Ohio. Please join us.~Rev. Rick and Gordana.
No photos needed for Christmas Eve service. Please DO come to our Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 7 PM, but there’s NO need to send family photos as earlier requested. We deeply regret that the previous announcement served as an unintended reminder to some that they have lacked the love, supportive bonds and opportunities that … Continue reading No Photos Needed for Christmas Eve Service
No live stream was available for the service December 10. Bob Muir spoke on “Me or We?” However the recording will be available soon under Past Services. We regret the inconvenience.
We are very pleased to report that our UUCS Microfinance fundraising in November has raised a total of $6,071 to date! Of this amount $1,337 resulted from our sale thanks to the very generous donation of eleven beautiful handmade quilts by Lorna Youngs and Elenie Smith’s handcrafted pendants, pins and magnets. We are also thrilled … Continue reading Results of 2023 UUCS Microfinance Fundraiser
