Habitat and Hope Village

Habitat and Hope Village

Homelessness in our community is a heartbreaking reality for too many. Our congregation plays a significant role in ameliorating this, but there is more some of us feel called to do – please join us as we share our vision.

Share the plate: Microfinance
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir

Tales from Transylvania

6 UUCS members visited Romania and our Partner Church in Simenfalva this July. They will tell about their travels and what they learned spiritually, historically and through deeper connections with members of our Partner Church.

Share the plate: RE Fund
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Lennie Martin
Music: Romania Travelers

Why We Come Here

Over the several decades of ministry I’ve had countless conversations with so many amazing people as to why they come here. Let me tell you what you’ve all said to me.

Share the plate: DACA
Celebrant: Gloria Holland, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: Laura Christian, Sara Greenleaf

Annual Sparkle and Clean

Annual Sparkle and Clean event, where we have a short service and then get together as a community and help take care of our beloved building. Those unable to to help clean can meet with Rev. Rick and discuss Unitarian Universalist principles.

Share the plate: DACA
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Lennie Martin
Music: Barbara Stebbins-Boaz, Laura Christian, Sara Greenleaf

A New & Better Sacred Story

Human beings have always relied on stories for understanding our relationship to the living Earth. Some stories tell us the Earth was created for us by God and we have been given dominion over it. Callousness and exploitation have followed. Another kind of story is taking root in the human mind, one which can lead us to a more beautiful and sustainable way of life.

Share the plate: Green Acres Farm Sanctuary
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Laura Christian
Music: Sara Greenleaf

Poetry Sunday

On this annual Poetry Sunday, we will be featuring the published poetry of the late Virginia Corrie-Cozart, long time UUCS member. Readers include Eleanor Berry, Stephanie Lenox, Ada Molinoff, Lois Rosen, David Jeffers, and Dina Triest. Special music will be provided by Debra Schafer.

Share the plate: Green Acres Farm Sanctuary
Celebrant: Gloria Holland, Anchor: Laura Christian
Music: Debra Schaffer

Consuming Happiness

The pursuit of happiness; is it ever done and can happiness be maintained? In today’s culture of more is better how can an elusive thing like happiness survive?

Share the plate: LUS – Latinos Unidos Siempre
Celebrant: Lennie Martin, Anchor: David Gortner
Music: Laura Christian

Dr. Seuss, Mr. Rogers, and Sesame Street

Sharing the story Apple Pie Fourth Of July, by Janet S. Wong. Learn about cultural differences and acceptance.

Share the plate: RE Fund
Celebrant: Gloria Holland, Anchor: Sara Pickett
Music: Zak Zundel

Creating and Preserving Community Art

Artist Lynn Takata will speak of her work with hundreds of community members in the creation of the Salem Peace Mosaic and of current efforts to preserve it from destruction.

Share the plate: Partner Church
Celebrant: Gloria Holland, Anchor: Laura Christian
Music: Guy Hallman