October Services

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October 1 – “Love As Spaciousness” with Rev. Jill McAllister. A new generation of UUs suggests articulating our values in new ways, beginning with Love at the Center  

October 8  – “Not So Like-Minded After All” with Rev. Jill McAllister. We’re learning a lot about the real differences in how brains work – neurodiversity. Turns out we’re more different than we imagine.

October 15  – “What is Transformation?” with Rev. Jill McAllister. Have you ever experienced transformation? How is it part of religious and spiritual growth?

October 22  – “God Is Not One, Neither are We” with Rev. Jill McAllister. One of the unique characteristics of our religious movement is pluralism – the willingness to be different and be  together at the same time.

October 29  – Wheel of the Year – All Ages – Samhain / Halloween

Digital Literacy & Safety, 2/11

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3 PM on Wednesday, February 11 in the Sanctuary.

This workshop will focus on digital literacy and keeping yourself safe online. With the advances of technology in social media and AI, the scams being used have advanced with them and are more effective than ever. We’ll spend time talking about websites asking you to “agree” to things (and why you don’t actually need to), dealing with a variety of phone call scam tactics, and keeping your accounts and identity safe online. Feel free to bring your phones, laptops, and tablets if you’d like.

Childcare is available!

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

Annual Giving Statements have been sent

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Giving Statements for 2025 have been sent to all donors whose information is in Breeze. Anonymous donations are not captured in giving statements, which includes cash placed in the offering baskets during Sunday Worship. If you gave money to the Fellowship in 2025 you should have received a giving statement. Please check the email account you have listed in Breeze for an email from businessmgr@uucorvallis.org with the subject “2025 Giving Statement from UUFC”. Be sure to check your spam folder as well. If you cannot find a giving statement in your email, and you are certain you should get one, contact Stephanie Haines at businessmgr@uucorvallis.org.

Office Volunteer Needed: Be the Welcoming Heart of Our Fellowship!

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Are you a friendly, organized, and engaged member of our community looking to make a meaningful impact? The Fellowship needs your help to ensure our office runs smoothly and all who visit feel welcomed and informed!

This isn’t just about administrative tasks; it’s about being the welcoming presence and a key information hub for our diverse and vibrant fellowship.

We are seeking someone who is:

  • Personable: A warm, friendly, and approachable demeanor to greet everyone who comes through our doors, making them feel instantly part of our community.
  • Timely & Dependable: Punctuality and reliability are key to keeping our operations running smoothly. We value your commitment and will respect your time.
  • Knowledgeable: You will quickly become the “go-to” person for the latest happenings, events, and general information about the fellowship. An interest in staying informed is essential!

What You’ll Gain:

  • The chance to use your skills for a cause you care about and directly impact our fellowship’s mission
  • Opportunities to meet new people and expand your social network within the community
  • A positive and supportive environment where your contributions are genuinely appreciated and valued
  • Valuable experience in a dynamic office setting

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greeting members and visitors with a welcoming smile, directing inquiries
  • Providing information on upcoming events, programs, and fellowship activities
  • Offering general administrative support (e.g., filing, data entry, organizing materials)

Time Commitment is every Tuesday from 10 am – 12 pm at the Fellowship.

Please contact Cameron McGrath at comms@uucorvallis.org and Reverend Alex at rev.alex.mcgee@uucorvallis.org if you are interested in learning more.

Join us and be at the heart of our vibrant community!

Invitation to Ordination of Karishma Gottfried, 5/16

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Fellowship member Karishma Gottfried invites you to attend her ordination to Unitarian Universalist ministry on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2 PM (Eastern time) in New York City! Those willing to travel are welcome to attend in person. The service will also be streamed online. See more details and RSVP at this link: https://partiful.com/e/r8mVpRCktdr0daerWzIU?.

Karishma Neva Gottfried grew up in the Fellowship with her sister, Malika, and her parents, Shikha and Herky Gottfried, and was active throughout high school in religious exploration classes, district youth conferences, and denominational service. Although she moved away from Corvallis to Boston in 2019 to attend Wellesley College, and then to New York to study at Union Theological Seminary, she still considers UUFC her home congregation and visits whenever she is home.

Feb 7, 2026, from Rev. Alex McGee

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Making up after a fight, repairing a relationship after rupture — these can be some of the toughest learning curves for humans.

I will preach on Reconciliation on Sunday.  One tool I will use is a seven-step model from Dr. Hizkias Assefa, who is a Professor in the Conflict Transformation Programme, at Eastern Mennonite University. He works from his base in Nairobi as a mediator and facilitator in civil war situations in many parts of Africa.

But, I believe his seven steps can apply to situations right in your home, your family, this congregation, and this town.

Here are the seven steps that he has found necessary:

  1. Honest acknowledgment of the harm/injury each party has inflicted on the other;
  2. Sincere regrets and remorse for the injury done:
  3. Readiness to apologize for one’s role in inflicting the injury;
  4. Readiness of the conflicting parties to ‘let go’ of the anger and bitterness caused by the conflict and the injury;
  5. Commitment by the offender not to repeat the injury;
  6. Sincere effort to redress past grievances that caused the conflict and compensate the damage caused to the extent possible;
  7. Entering into a new mutually enriching relationship.

(Source: The Meaning of Reconciliation by Hizkias Assefa. Published in People Building Peace- 35 Inspiring Stories from Around the World (by European Centre for Conflict Prevention, 1999)

I look forward to hearing from you about how these work for you.  Feel free to make an appointment to talk.  My email is rev.alex.mcgee@uucorvallis.org.

With care,
Rev. Alex

Alex is serving UUFC in the role of Interim Minister and began in August 2025.

Congratulations to the Cast of 12 Angry Jurors, 3/27-3/28

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A big THANK YOU for everyone who came out for Justice Theatre auditions last week. It was the biggest turnout in years, and the director has selected a great cast with lots of familiar faces.

Come see all of their hard work pay off and support free legal aid in Oregon by coming out for the show at the end of March! You can reserve pay-what-you-can tickets right here: https://buytickets.at/uufc.

Childcare is available!

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

Global Partners Team meeting, 2/8

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The next meeting of the Global Partners Team is on Sunday, February 8 at 11:45 AM in Room 3.

The Global Partners Team (previously known as the Partner Church Team) commits to sustaining long-term relationships with Unitarian and UU communities worldwide. Cultivating authentic personal relationships deepens our understanding of faith. Exchanging ideas and experiences makes human rights and religious freedom real and relevant.

Come join us as we build and strengthen our many relationships. Contact Team lead Heather E for more information.

Childcare is available!

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

Legato Potluck, 2/11

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Let’s create and nurture sustainable relations by enjoying a meal together. Join the choir and band for the potluck on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall. Come early if you can help set up tables.

Bring a dish to share (please identify all ingredients), a serving utensil (if needed) AND YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING & WATER BOTTLE – this is a low impact meal.

This is a Connect Up Event with the purpose of building community within the UUFC congregation.

Childcare is available!

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