News and Events

“Echoes of Sancho Panza” – Baroque Music from Spain and Latin America – June 1

At UUCS on Saturday, June 1 beginning at 7:30 pm, the Western Oregon Early Music Ensemble will present Baroque music of Spain and South America featuring guest artist Daniel Zuluaga. Tickets are $10 at the door. Daniel Zuluaga guest directs the WOU Early Music Ensemble in this trailblazing program of works recovered from archives in … Continue reading “Echoes of Sancho Panza” – Baroque Music from Spain and Latin America – June 1

Share the Plate Recipient for June 2019 is HOME Youth and Resource Center

The June Share the Plate recipient is HOME Youth & Resource Center in Salem, a drop-in spot for at-risk and homeless teens in Salem. There they can also get help and get access to resources. The region has no homeless youth shelter and the program addresses a critical need in our community. Originally a grassroots organization of concerned adults … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for June 2019 is HOME Youth and Resource Center

Success in Laos Pays it Forward!

A decade ago, the Salem Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUCS) started a program to help address, in a modest way, global poverty. The Congregation recently received striking evidence of the success of their initial project well beyond their dreams. The story began in late 2008 when Rev. Rick Davis gave a sermon on global poverty and … Continue reading Success in Laos Pays it Forward!

Salem Ukulele Band at UUCS May 25

Salem’s pluckiest new orchestra, the Salem Ukulele Band, presents hits from Disney to Metallica and beyond, on Saturday, May 25 at 7 pm at UUCS. Started in 2019 by Zak Zundel, the Salem Ukulele Band was created out of a desire to arrange tunes for an ensemble of fretted instruments. We perform a variety of … Continue reading Salem Ukulele Band at UUCS May 25

Results of 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting May 19

UUCS held its annual congregational meeting on Sunday, May 19 after the service, beginning at 12:00 noon. Lunch was served. The slate of nominees for board positions and for the nominating committee was approved by the congregation. The proposed budget was also approved by the congregation. For complete information on the new board members, officers, … Continue reading Results of 2019 Annual Congregational Meeting May 19

VaLUUES Group Meeting June 15

The very first meeting of the “Vision and Leadership Unitarian Universalist Explorer Society” will be held in the Bay Room of the IKE Box on June 15 at 9:30 am. This is a book club and support group for individuals who volunteer on teams or for anyone thinking of taking on more of a leadership … Continue reading VaLUUES Group Meeting June 15

Help Needed During Annual Meeting May 19

Many hands make light work. Seeking 3-5 people to help serve food at annual meeting, Sunday May 19,  and help clean up. Please contact Board Member Janet Stevens to volunteer. Email Stevens.janet.kay@gmail.com.

LGBTQ Support Resources

Monica at Recovering Works provided these resources for LGBTQ support.    What Not to Say When Your Child Comes Out as Transgender Why is LGBT Depression So Prevalent? Here’s How to Help The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ Dating Safety The Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying How to Create an LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhood LGBTQ … Continue reading LGBTQ Support Resources