The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
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Native plants can add beauty to your yard, while attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. They often need less water too. Come learn more about plants that are easy to grow and attractive to look at from Jessie Wilson, Master Gardener.
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Social Hall.
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Elders Thriving in Community, in collaboration with Lumina Hospice, present Dr. Helen Kao, speaking on common questions about our brain health as we age – are my cognitive changes normal/abnormal? What’s known about lithium and estrogen? What role might CBD/THC play? How important are sleep, exercise, socialization, and “brain games”?
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3-4:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
RSVP helpful but not required; email Alison M.
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
We think that the UUFC lawns have had their final mow for the 2025 mowing season. Behind the mown grass that you see surrounding your UUFC Buildings is your dedicated mowing team. We began mowing activities in late March and did the last mowing on Dec 3. This is our longest mowing season to date and we still have not had a killing frost this fall. Climate change in Corvallis?
Our mowers work in two teams of four people each doing monthly mowing rotations on the front/side and back lawns. We will happily expand our rotation if there are others interested in working commercial-grade electric mowers (you can hear the birds and the bees while mowing!) and smelling fresh mown grass. Watch for an announcement in late January for 2026 team creation.
When next you see them, please thank these folks for being part of the 2025 team – Tim Emery, Tom Gabe, Thea Hart, Mona Hotchkiss, David Kyle, Craig Olbrich, and Patti Warner.
As we say on the team, may the Makita be with you (we have Makita mowers and other lawn gear).
– Russ Karow, Mowing Team Lead
Don’t look back – You’re not going that way!
The Partner Church Team wants to foster long-term, mutually supportive relationships with Unitarian and UU communities worldwide, promote the exchange of people and ideas, deepen understanding of faith, and strengthen human rights and religious freedom.
Go beyond the ordinary. Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 11:45 AM in Room 3 for an exploratory discussion about the vision and mission of of the Team. For more information, contact Heather E. via this Breeze form.
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Kirtan with Johanna Beekman and Friends: Guitar – Jerry Swanson. Harmonium – 🌈 Rainbow. Drums – George Beekman✨!
$20 in advance, $25 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Come experience the shared heartbeat of Kirtan & devotional song!
Where: Corvallis Unitarian Fellowship
When: Friday, December 12, 7-8:30 pm
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
“Being present” has many layers. What does it mean for us during these winter days?
Rev. Alex McGee will preach
The Justice Theatre Team is gearing up for its 8th annual production! This year’s show will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 27th and 28th, and the team will be staging 12 Angry Jurors, a play by Reginald Rose that will be directed by Sarika Rao. Proceeds from the production will go to the Campaign to Support Equal Justice in Oregon, a legal aid organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income and senior Oregonians.
Auditions will take place on Monday and Tuesday, January 26th and 27th at 7pm at the UUFC. NO experience is necessary to try out for these productions, and it’s a great way to make social connections while lending your talents to a great cause. If you have any questions about the team, the production, or the audition process, please reach out to justice.theater@uucorvallis.org.
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Our December Justice Outreach offering will support unity Shelter. Unity Shelter was founded in January 2020 as an umbrella organization for Room at the Inn, SafePlace, and Corvallis Men’s Shelter. They continue to grow programs and operations to meet the growing demand for shelter, respite, resource navigation, and community.
To learn more about their work, visit the Unity Shelter website.
Each month, the Fellowship gathers donations for a certain charitable cause. These are our Outreach Offerings. You can contribute to this month’s offering in a few ways:
The Social Concerns team donate an assortment of sweet and savory refreshments, including gluten-free and vegan choices, for our enjoyment at the social hour following Sunday worship. These items are purchased and prepared by the team to encourage donations to the Outreach
Dear congregation:
Since arriving here in August, I have been impressed with the steady care that goes in to the finances of this Fellowship. I already knew, from studying the congregation before I came, that it was fiscally sound. But now, I have met the leaders and staff who daily are tending to the details, the long range, and the values that guide us.
Please know that this congregation works on a fiscal year running from July through June. That means it is off-set from the U.S. tax year and many other non-profits. So, as you plan your annual giving and budget for the year, please anticipate that UUFC pledge drive will occur in the Spring. At that time, a budget will be made based in part on the pledges we receive from you. This shared planning helps us all be stewards together.
Respectfully,
Rev. Alex
Interim Minister
The UUFC’s annual Holiday Fair is happening THIS SATURDAY, December 6, from 9 AM – 3 PM, at the Fellowship! Over 25 local artisans will be selling their handcrafted goods, which make perfect holiday gifts. Baked goods and festive decorations made with love by members of the Fellowship will also be available. A portion of all proceeds will go to the Fellowship, so anything you buy will support our lovely community!
Everyone is welcome to come, so invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
