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.
The UU Explorers class will meet with advisors for a pizza party and activities starting at 5 pm on Saturday, January 26. The event will be based on the Soul Matters theme of possibilities. Youth are welcome to come to the activity night and not join the sleepover. Event ends at 10:15 am on Sunday. … Continue reading UU Explorers Sleepover January 26
Did you know UUCS has an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the foyer? Several years ago, UUCS purchased the AED to have on hand in the event of a cardiac emergency. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. But, just as important as having the equipment, is having people who know how … Continue reading Learn How to Save a Life! January 23
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will be hosting an organizational meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Broadway Coffeehouse at 1300 Broadway Street NE in Salem. The goal is to bring back a PFLAG chapter to the greater Salem area and adhere to the mission, which includes “uniting people … Continue reading Salem PFLAG Organizational Meeting January 26
Looking to deepen your connection to Unitarian Universalism? Plan to attend Building Sacred Ground beginning Sunday, January 27, 2019. We’ll meet in the Sanctuary after service. This 4-week Experiential Group covers the historical and theological roots of Unitarian Universalism, involves the participants personally — through the sharing of their spiritual journeys, and provides guidance on … Continue reading Building Sacred Ground Begins January 27
Each Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. in February, we are offering a wonderful opportunity to meditate in silence together. It’s a month of Wednesday evening meditations and lectures to help us begin or return anew to including the peace and stillness of daily meditation in our new year. It’s a free series of sitting and … Continue reading Returning to Silence with Zen Meditation – February
Plan to purchase sweet treats for your Valentine’s Day gifts on February 10! The annual Bake Sale returns to help support the Women’s Retreat and cover scholarships for those that might otherwise not be able to attend. Please consider donating baked goods for this event. Items can be dropped off a day in advance in … Continue reading Annual Bake Sale February 10
UUCS will be hosting homeless families February 3-10 through the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up during the fellowship hours after each service or online using the button below. It takes about 50 volunteers to set up for the week, prepare and serve dinner, entertain our guests in the evenings, stay overnight … Continue reading Help Homeless Families Feb 3-10 – Volunteer Sign Up Now
All are welcome January 20, at 12:15 pm in the sanctuary, when prospective travelers will be discussing the “nitty-gritty” of traveling to Transylvania, Romania, and our partner church in Simenfalva. It is not too late to decide to travel in last half of July. Please join in if you are interested. Jean Sherbeck jean@sherbeck.net
Join in and share your Journey to Belonging in a 3-month Covenant Group to explore our spiritual journeys. The group will share where we come from, where we are, and what we look forward to exploring. All are welcome to join! Journey to Belonging is facilitated by Reverend Richard Davis, and meets for 3 months … Continue reading Journey to Belonging Begins January 17
