You are invited to a House Party on May 11 from 4 – 6 pm. Donations will benefit Causa, Oregon’s Immigration Rights Organization. Come meet Causa’s talented and committed staff and learn about current issues facing Oregon’s immigrant children and families while enjoying Oscar’s home brew, tasty appetizers, music and more. RSVP for yourself and … Continue reading House Party to Benefit Causa May 11
The Social Justice In Action Facebook page is up and running. Help grow awareness of the page by clicking the Like and Share options. If you have things you think should be included, contact Yvonne Rogers or Lori Mcphearson. To find the page, log in to your Facebook account and find us at Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading SJAT Now Has a Facebook Page
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem is looking to fill the church principal pianist/ accompanist position. Must be musically versatile and have a great sense of humor. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion characterized by a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. UUs assert no creed, but instead are unified by their shared search … Continue reading UUCS Looking for Principal Pianist/Accompanist
From the Executive Director of the Oregon UU Voices for Social Justice, Rev. Katie Larsell: In the 1980’s refugees from El Salvador were not allowed to seek legal asylum in the United States. Faith groups all over the country started giving them sanctuary in their church buildings. Immigrant communities are under pressure again. US Immigration … Continue reading Action of the Week! Sanctuary for the Stranger
May’s Soul Matters Sunday and Covenant Group theme is “What does it mean to be a people of Creativity?” (Download.) [pdf-embedder url=”https://uusalem.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-05-soul-matters-creativity.pdf”]
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The UUCS Investment Management Committee is seeking a third person to join the team. The Investment Management Committee consists of three people appointed by the Board for staggered three-year terms. Operating under polices adopted by the Board in December 2002, it invests UUCS funds in short-term, intermediate-term and long-term instruments. The term of this position … Continue reading Position Filled! Volunteer for Investment Management Committee
Sister Helen Prejean will visit Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego on Thursday, May 24. Her talk will begin at 5:30 pm. Sr. Helen has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on the death penalty and helping to shape the Catholic Church’s newly vigorous opposition to state executions. She travels around … Continue reading Sister Helen Prejean Visits Lake Oswego May 24
The May Day March and Rally will take place from 11:30 am to 2 pm at the Oregon State Capitol. This year, the march will focus on defending Oregon’s Sanctuary law (NO on IP 22), standing with Unions, and driver’s licenses for all. The event is being organized by Oregon’s Immigrant Rights organization (Causa). Come … Continue reading Join the May Day Rally on May 1
Recently, Rev. Rick and Kathy Marsh began recruiting folks to join the “Flower Buds” committee. The committee will create floral arrangements for display in the front of the sanctuary for Sunday Services. This is a tradition in many UU churches, giving the congregation a focal point for meditation and bringing a little natural beauty inside. … Continue reading Flower Buds Add Color to Sanctuary
