Collected by Steve Rosen The following are answers by UUCS congregation members to these questions; “What have you trusted since childhood? What have you never lost faith in?” Until their deaths, I always trusted in my parents’ love and caring, even when we disagreed. I’ve always had faith in pets to provide companionship and peace. … Continue reading Thoughts on Trust – Soul Matters Theme for February 2019
Join us at UUCS for “Cantiones Sacrae,” German music from the 17th and 18th centuries on Sunday, March 10, 3:00 pm. The performance is by the Early Music Ensemble of Western Oregon University. Enjoy music by Schütz, Scheidt, Christoph Bach, and Telemann. The $10 suggested donation benefits WOU and UUCS music programs. For more information … Continue reading Early Music Ensemble “Cantiones Sacrae” March 10
The recent UU men’s retreat generated interest in an ongoing men’s group. The UUCS Men’s group will now be meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 12:30-2 PM, after the service. January 20 will be the next meeting. All identifying as male are welcome. The format is 3 minute check-ins followed by discussion.
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Our Annual Congregational Appreciation Dinner (Feb. 16 beginning with a social hour at 5 PM) will be a time for us to enjoy good food, fun, fellowship and celebrate the life and shared ministry of our congregation. Our beloved congregation provides so many programs, activities and opportunities to serve within our congregation and the surrounding … Continue reading 1st Annual Congregational Appreciation Dinner February 16
Come for service at 10:30 am, February 24 and stay for an appetizer potluck, fellowship, and a Celebration of our Congregation. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (Please provide a list of ingredients along with your appetizer or dessert so that everyone can make informed choices about what to eat.) The UUCS Abundance … Continue reading Join Us For Celebration Sunday February 24
The St. Patrick’s Day Fellowship Dinner will be Saturday, March 16 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Joel Martin will again create a delicious meal of corned beef, colcannon, Irish soda bread, and bread pudding. The delicious vegan option of Shepherd’s Pie will be created by Jack Talley. Thank you Joel and Jack. 100 … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 16
Join UUCS members and friends who identify as women for a weekend of playing, talking, crafting, sleeping, knitting, eating, walking, dreaming and embracing the blessings that keep us all in balance. This year’s theme is Balancing Change. Come and share in this renewal of body, mind, and spirit. This year’s event is scheduled for March … Continue reading Women’s Retreat March 22-24
The next Peace with Justice Film, Summer Freedom, will be shown on February 10 at Salem Friends Meeting (490 19th NE), beginning at 2 pm. The showing is free and open to the public. FREEDOM SUMMER, Mississippi 1964 In the hot and deadly summer of 1964, the nation could not turn away from 10 weeks … Continue reading Film FREEDOM SUMMER February 10
The March Share-the-Plate recipient is our Partner Church Fund. This is our annual fund raiser, which we use for committee administrative costs and funds we share with our partner church in Simenfalva, Romania. We have had a relationship with Simenfalva since the late 1990’s, and cemented our connection in 2002 when both churches signed a … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for March 2019 is Partner Church Fund
