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Microshelter at the museum

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The Corvallis Museum is hosting an exhibit on homelessness. Step inside our Microshelter Exhibit for a rare opportunity to see what life is like in a tiny, transitional home. In partnership with Unity Shelter, this exhibit shows that while a roof and four walls provide safety and shelter, it’s far from luxurious. The exhibit offers a firsthand look at the challenges and realities faced by those experiencing homelessness. Explore the shelter and connect with the everyday realities of those without permanent homes.
On exhibit at the Corvallis museum, during museum hours, until early spring.
Learn about Unity Shelter and support their efforts!
https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/microshelters/

Queerly Beloved meeting, 12/7

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Queerly Beloved is meeting at a new time: the first Sunday of each month at 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM in room 6B; starting Sunday, December 7. Please come for discussion and connection during the holiday season. Bring a craft to work on, if you like, as we talk, and a snack to share, if you are willing and able.

Queerly Beloved is a LGBTQIA+ connection group. Come share, listen, connect, create community. Allies, family members, and children are welcome!

Childcare is available!

Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.

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December 14: Presence

“Being present” has many layers. What does it mean for us during these winter days?

Rev. Alex McGee will preach

December 21: Solstice Pageant (all ages)

In this all-ages Sunday service, the gifts of children and youth in our congregation will shine as we reflect on Solstice together. Be ready for deep reflection and getting to know your neighbor a little better.

Skyla King-Christison, Director of Religious Exploration, has designed this service and will lead along with children, youth, and Rev. Alex McGee

December 24: Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 7 PM)

Invite friends and family to this gentle, reflective service in which we honor the gifts in the age-old message of people travelling with hope. We will enjoy the lighting of candles, with appropriate candle options for all ages!

Rev. Alex McGee will preach

December 28: Beginnings and Endings – Through the Lens of Poetry

Come enjoy inspiration from poetry as we acknowledge the end of a calendar year and anticipate the beginning of a new year.

Thea Hart is coordinating this service and many members and friends will be readers. Rev. Alex McGee will help lead.

Opportunity for Work Cleaning Church Building

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Call for Bids for Cleaning Contract at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis

2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis
Posted November 10, 2025 – open until filled
Contact – office@uucorvallis.org

We are inviting proposals for price and schedule to clean our church building.  The building includes a vinyl-floored sanctuary with free-standing chairs (~2500 sq ft), kitchen (vinyl), social hall (wood), lobby (masonry), six single bathrooms, and 15 other office, library or meeting rooms with carpet, wood or vinyl flooring. We need the building cleaned at the end of the week before our Sunday service and then again early in the week after Sunday service.

November 23, 2025 – Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion

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There has never been a better time for us to dig into our spiritual toolbox to center our souls, engage in a practice of self love and self compassion, and connect to our souls so that we can engage with each other from a space of love and joy. Dr. Bird will talk about storytelling as an act of persistence and how we can walk the good road to support our community.

Dr. Melissa Bird will preach

Memorial Service for Ron Wrolstad, 11/15

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Memorial Service for Ron Wrolstad

Saturday, November 15th at 2 PM

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the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis

Ron Wrolstad was a long time member of UUFC.  He and his wife Kathy raised their two daughters here.  Ron was known for his steady attendance, he played the piano, was a longtime member of a book club here, and contributed in many other ways. Ron died here in Corvallis on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from complications related to Alzheimers disease. Members of the Fellowship have described him as leading an exceedingly meaningful life as a husband, father, grandfather, scientist, teacher, colleague, student mentor, bicyclist, story-teller, and good friend.

Recording

The recording of the service can be viewed below, or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Zly12v7-73g. It will stay available on our UUFC website and UUFC YouTube page for future viewing.

Grief and the Holidays

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Dear congregation:

We are approaching holidays. This means different things to different people. But what it likely means for all of us is memories of years gone past.

The memories may take a very sensory form: the scents of special foods, the sights of special lights, the sounds of special songs.

But sometimes the holidays can be tender if things have changed in painful ways.

It likely means memories with people who may not be here anymore. That could be family members. Friends. A beloved clergy person.

Part of our spiritual life is to honor our grief. In the midst of holiday festivities, I hope you can find time for quiet moments, for tears, for talking about the people you are missing right now.

Surely this Fellowship itself will have a different tenor because the minister of 11 years is not here. People are finding new ways to do things and stepping into new roles. It will look different, feel different, sound different. This is all a natural part of a grief and change process. I honor that.

May all of us find wholeness as we live into the fullness of all our emotions in all the chapters of our lives.

In peace
Alex

Rev. Alex McGee is serving this Fellowship as Interim Minister and is available to be contacted at rev.alex.mcgee@uucorvallis.org.

Evacuation Drill Followup

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Evacuation Drill on November 2.
A number of issues were identified that need to be addressed to improve our overall plan.

Do you have expertise or interest in Emergency Preparedness at UUFC?
Please contact Wolfgang D. or Rev. Alex to join a team of 3-4 people to evaluate and revise the Evacuation Plan and address other important UUFC Safety Issues.

Show Your True Colors

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“The highest virtue among church greeters is their willingness to express human kindness… suggest, lead, guide, or do anything that is an extension of the human smile.” – Leslie Parrott, author

UU’s live out our faith through our service to others. True spiritual growth, in ourselves and in our Fellowship, arises, in part, through our connectedness with others. You are the smiling, welcoming face of the UUFC.

If you would like to join this Team, please contact anyone at the Greeter desk or contact the Heather E. at this link. We can all use a helping hand. See you Sunday!