Classroom Wing move-in complete, but help still needed!

Many thanks to these Fellowship members who spent a day returning our stored UUFC possessions into the building: John, Bobbi, Gabe, Brian, Steve, Tay, Ginny, Jema, and Wolfgang.

Additional help is still needed with installation and organization. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Wolfgang through Breeze.

2025-07-27 “Navigating These Waters”

As we near the end of a year filled with threshold moments, cultural upheaval, and deep transformation, we gather to reflect on the journeys we’ve taken. Through brief stories offered by members of our community, we’ll explore what has challenged us, what has grounded us, and what has brought joy amid uncertainty. Together, we’ll honor the resilience, practices, and wisdom that have helped us navigate these shifting tides.

Thanks to all who made the picnic happen!

Thanks to all who made Jill’s retirement picnic wonderful:

  • Carolyn who coordinated making a poster announcing the event
  • The Men’s group who set up the tables/chairs (and put them away, too).
  • Jack for providing music.
  • Nancy for providing the pictures of Jill over the years (and procuring the iced desserts).
  • Rich for large containers to keep things cool. (You’ll see them again at the ’Tuna Roast’ on Labor Day)
  • Jan for protecting table decorations from wind.
  • Ginny for suggestions (and work) to make it easier for all of us.
  • Claudia for making ‘village lemonade’ for us all.
  • All the folks who brought good food to share.
  • Pippa and Ian for huge bubble making (great to have grandparents Walter and Jill there too).
  • Roberta who worried…
  • And everyone else who makes this community a beautiful place to be!

If you have photos or videos of the picnic that you’d like saved in the Fellowship’s archives, send them to Cameron McGrath at comms@uucorvallis.org.

2025-07-20 “Change Happens”

The world has gotten smaller and we’re affected more strongly than we have been before. The truth is we have always been connected and change has been a constant. It seems so accelerated now. What can make it easier? Come and find out!

Hosted by Rev. Leslie Chartier

After service wine tasting, 7/20

Join us for wine and snacks at Lumos winery near Philomath. We’ll meet after the church service at 11:40 AM and car pool to Lumos (or meet us there at 12 PM). Please bring some food to share, plate and utensils. Coordinated by Jim Mariani.

Lumos winery is at 24000 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath.

Connect Up Hike, 7/26

Let’s explore the Crestmont Land Trust Area, see Marys River and the Fairy Circle!

Meet at the UUFC parking lot at 8:30 AM to carpool to the West Cardwell Hill trailhead: 24645 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. We’ll gather at the trailhead at 8:45 and begin hiking at 9:00.

The hike will be approximately 3 miles with 250 ft. elevation gain. We’ll do a portion of the Cardwell Hill Loop trail. (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/cardwell-hill-loop) We’ll be on gravel roads mostly. Bring plenty of water and consider bringing an “offering” for the Fairy Circle.

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