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How to donate to the monthly Outreach Offering

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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:

  1. Give to the Sunday collection plate
  2. Donate online
  3. Donate to the refreshments during the social hour

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 Offering. Collection baskets are always found at the end of the refreshments table. The next time you’re eyeing something tasty on the table, consider putting a donation in the basket first to show how much you appreciate having that treat ready and waiting for you!

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October 5: Learning to be a Neighbor in the Land of the People of the River

Dave Eckert of the Canoe Family Project and the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition will speak about his experience building relationships with landcestral cultures, and how that has helped him to better understand and act in ways that bridge cultural divides.  Like many of us, Dave grapples with avoiding cultural appropriation and cultural guilt.  UUFC has been able to contribute to the Canoe Project through our Justice Outreach Fund.

Rev. Leslie Chartier will hold the worship space.

October 12: Joy as an Improbable Friend

In these political times, joy may seem an impossible thing.  But world religions throughout time have named joy as a human experience that wells up again and again.  Let us explore how to honor it.

Rev. Alex McGee will preach and the drop-in choir welcomes all.

October 19: Compassion as an Open Door

Anger and indignation may well up for us as we read the news.  But spiritual teachers such as Howard Thurman have convincing arguments for why love is better for us and for everyone.  Can we perhaps have compassion for our own anger?

Rev. Alex will preach and the choir will sing.

October 26: Wheel of the Year:  Samhain/Halloween

Samhain shares the ancient spiritual practice of remembering and paying respects to the ancestors who have died.

Diana Titus will coordinate this service and the band will play.

October 5, 2025 – Learning to be a Neighbor in the Land of the People of the River

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Dave Eckert of the Canoe Family Project and the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition will speak about his experience building relationships with landcestral cultures, and how that has helped him to better understand and act in ways that bridge cultural divides.  Like many of us, Dave grapples with avoiding cultural appropriation and cultural guilt.  UUFC has been able to contribute to the Canoe Project through our Justice Outreach Fund.

Queerly Beloved meeting, Sunday, 10/12

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Come to the next meeting of Queerly Beloved on Sunday, October 12 from 4-6 PM in the Social Hall! Queerly Beloved is an LGBTQIA+ group offering a safe space for individuals to foster queer community. Allies, friends, and family members are also welcome. We hope you will join us for talk, listening, connection, community.

Join the Choir

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The UUFC Choir meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary and is open to anyone – whether you have musical experience or not. There is no audition.

We sing a variety of pieces – each with unique style, instrumentation, and cultural significance – which allows for diverse musical exploration and personal expression.

The Choir is a great way to be of service to our Fellowship community…. and it’s FUN! Contact Choir Director Steven Evans-Renteria for more information.

Elders Thriving in Community, 10/8

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Aging Successfully in community
Aging Successfully in community

Listen to a panel of UUFC members hosted by the Elders Thriving in Community team on Wednesday, October 8 at 3 PM in the Sanctuary. Saying YES to Life even when it’s hard: a panel of older UUFC members will share their perspectives on staying engaged and connected, thriving & finding joy, throughout life’s changes & challenges.

UUFC Harvest Festival, 10/12

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Come and get your pumpkins, preserves, and tie dyed T-shirts, all while supporting the Perla family and the Stamp Fund for the Democracy Action Team. The festival will be in the Fellowship parking lot after the worship service on Sunday, October 12.

No Kings Protest, 10/18

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Join us on Saturday, October 18 at 12 PM at the Benton County Courthouse for the No Kings protest!

A little worried about recent developments? What we know is that the only way out of this slide to dictatorship is for everyone to get involved. THAT is what has stopped a tyrant. And only that. No one else is going to save us, as much as we watch and hope things will change. So WE must make the 18th the largest protest ever on the planet. So each ONE bring ONE (or ten) to the October 18th protest.

For more information and resources, visit https://www.nokings.org/.

UUFC Holiday Fair, 12/6

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Save the Date

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about the Holiday Fair! This year’s fair will be on Saturday, December 6th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Fellowship. All are welcome – UUFC members, friends, and the larger community (including Albany, Adair, Independence, Lebanon, Alsea, and Philomath). This event builds connections between UUFC and the larger community, plus it’s a ton of fun!

UUFC Vendors Wanted

Are you interested in being an artisan vendor for this event? If so, please email holiday.fair@uucorvallis.org and tell us what you wish to sell by October 5.

Many Volunteers Needed

We will need people to post flyers around the community, bakers for the baked goods sale, swag makers, people to donate pots of soup for the café, greeters, musicians who will play for one hour in the foyer, cashiers, respite givers for the vendors, and people to help out with kids activities. Sign up opportunities coming soon.