PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
What’s on this calendar?
Events for UUFC members and friends happening in the next 30 days
Open to community members
Drop-ins welcome
11
Apr
Community Kirtan
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Community Kirtan
Apr 11, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Community Kirtan is an evening of chanting presented by members of our Friday Satsang. We are fortunate to have several members who can lead chants, and community participation by singing & and playing rhythm instruments creates a vibrant evening full of positive energy.
We hope you come to offer a chant, play an instrument, sing along and make a joyful noise! Treats and conversation to follow the music.
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12
Apr
Nerd Girls Science Sharing
* 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
*Library
Nerd Girls Science Sharing
Apr 12, 2025
start time: 10:30 AM
end time: 12:00 PM
location: Library
description:
Women and non-binary persons are invited to come and share science news articles or books. No science background is required. You do not have to bring anything except a desire to learn and a healthy curiosity. Topics depend on what people bring to share and requests from the group – they range from astronomy to zoology and everything in between.
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13
Apr
Family Breakfast
* 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
*Kitchen, Social Hall
Family Breakfast
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 8:45 AM
end time: 9:45 AM
location: Kitchen, Social Hall
description:
Connect with other families while enjoying a chat and a warm breakfast together. Bring your friends and a breakfast item to share if you like! Or just come as you are and recharge.
A big thank you to the Pollinder Family for pulling this event together!
WHERE: Room 6C
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of the month (no breakfast September, December, or June) 8:45-9:45 AM
WHO: Anyone with children or youth who wants to connect with other families!
Registration is appreciated to help with planning how much food to make, but drop-ins are welcome.
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13
Apr
Sunday Service
* 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
Sunday Service
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 10:00 AM
end time: 11:00 AM
location: Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
description:
Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary.
The service is also available on Zoom.
Go to uucorvallis.org for the Zoom link and more information about worship.
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13
Apr
RE Council
* 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
*Library
RE Council
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 11:45 AM
end time: 1:00 PM
location: Library
description: Meetings of the Religious Exploration Council are for the purposes of programmatic planning among council members but are always open to interested parents and Fellowship members.
Please contact Skyla King-Christison for more information (dre@uucorvallis.org)
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13
Apr
Men's Gathering
* 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Men's Gathering
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 12:00 PM
end time: 1:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Men's Gathering. Meet in the Gallery area of the Sanctuary.
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13
Apr
Partner Church Team
* 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
*Social Hall
Partner Church Team
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 12:15 PM
end time: 2:00 PM
location: Social Hall
description: Monthly meeting of the Partner Church Team, in the North end of the Social Hall until after the Building Project is complete
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13
Apr
Yoga for UUFCers
* 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Yoga for UUFCers
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 2:00 PM
end time: 4:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Three UU staff members with long interest and experience in yoga offer a workshop on aims and benefits of yoga practice for these times. Experience not required. With Jill McAllister, Jamie Petts and Skyla King-Christison.
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13
Apr
Queerly Beloved
* 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
*Social Hall
Queerly Beloved
Apr 13, 2025
start time: 4:00 PM
end time: 6:00 PM
location: Social Hall
description: However you identify, you are welcome here, as we gather to support one another, ask questions, and learn about navigating our unique human lives. Please note: during building renovations, we'll be meeting the 2nd Sunday of every month from 4-6pm in the Social Hall.
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14
Apr
Buddhist meditation
* 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
*Off Site
Buddhist meditation
Apr 14, 2025
start time: 3:30 PM
end time: 4:15 PM
location: Off Site
description:
Meditation, dharma teaching, and discussion. Beginners welcome.
Takes place at the Sangha Jewel Zen Center (next door) and on zoom
For more information and weekly zoom link, contact Mary Leigh Burke.
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15
Apr
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
Apr 15, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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16
Apr
Choir Rehearsal
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 16, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
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16
Apr
Mindful Awareness
* 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Mindful Awareness
Apr 16, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 7:45 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description: We gather together to build our attentional skills and to develop resources for resilience. There will be guided and independent practice portions, both suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
more information
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17
Apr
Parent Peer Support
* 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary, Social Hall, Sanctuary, Social Hall
Parent Peer Support
Apr 17, 2025
start time: 6:30 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary, Social Hall, Sanctuary, Social Hall
description:
Don't parent alone! Gather with other parents for a meal and mutual support every month. Free childcare is provided!
Registration for this gathering is requested.
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17
Apr
Interfaith Green Teams
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Interfaith Green Teams
Apr 17, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
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19
Apr
Dance Planet
* 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
*Sanctuary
Dance Planet
Apr 19, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:45 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
Dance Planet is an opportunity to move your own way to a joyous blend of music from around the globe and across the decades. The first 30 minutes are generally provided by live musicians; the next 75 minutes are DJed. Admission is by donation; one hundred percent of proceeds go to support local environmental causes.
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20
Apr
Sunday Service
* 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
Sunday Service
Apr 20, 2025
start time: 10:00 AM
end time: 11:00 AM
location: Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
description:
Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary.
The service is also available on Zoom.
Go to uucorvallis.org for the Zoom link and more information about worship.
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20
Apr
JETPIG Egg Hunt
* 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
*UUFC Lawn
JETPIG Egg Hunt
Apr 20, 2025
start time: 11:45 AM
end time: 1:00 PM
location: UUFC Lawn
description: None
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20
Apr
Neurodivergence and Mental Health Support group
* 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
*Library
Neurodivergence and Mental Health Support group
Apr 20, 2025
start time: 11:45 AM
end time: 12:45 PM
location: Library
description: his group for mutual support in the realm of living with neurodivergence or mental health challenges is facilitated by Anthony Acquilano.
Please register here to receive an email reminder on Thursday before each gathering.
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21
Apr
Buddhist meditation
* 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
*Off Site
Buddhist meditation
Apr 21, 2025
start time: 3:30 PM
end time: 4:15 PM
location: Off Site
description:
Meditation, dharma teaching, and discussion. Beginners welcome.
Takes place at the Sangha Jewel Zen Center (next door) and on zoom
For more information and weekly zoom link, contact Mary Leigh Burke.
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22
Apr
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
Apr 22, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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22
Apr
Fellowship Care and Support Team Potluck and Meetingm
* 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
*Social Hall
Fellowship Care and Support Team Potluck and Meetingm
Apr 22, 2025
start time: 6:00 PM
end time: 8:15 PM
location: Social Hall
description:
FCST Meeting
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23
Apr
Choir Rehearsal
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 23, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
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23
Apr
Mindful Awareness
* 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Mindful Awareness
Apr 23, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 7:45 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description: We gather together to build our attentional skills and to develop resources for resilience. There will be guided and independent practice portions, both suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
more information
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25
Apr
Community Kirtan
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Room 7
Community Kirtan
Apr 25, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Room 7
description:
Setup at 6:30pm; teardown by 9pm.
Kirtan is a very simple & powerful way to meditate. It’s effortless & joyful; the music does the work for you as you flow with the melody & rhythm.
The chants are sung in Sanskrit, and these ancient chants contain powerful renewing & transformative energy that helps us reconnect with the Divinity that resides within all of us.
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25
Apr
Community Kirtan
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Community Kirtan
Apr 25, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Community Kirtan is an evening of chanting presented by members of our Friday Satsang. We are fortunate to have several members who can lead chants, and community participation by singing & and playing rhythm instruments creates a vibrant evening full of positive energy.
We hope you come to offer a chant, play an instrument, sing along and make a joyful noise! Treats and conversation to follow the music.
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26
Apr
LAUGHTER YOGA ~ JOY AND BREATH!
* 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
*Sanctuary
LAUGHTER YOGA ~ JOY AND BREATH!
Apr 26, 2025
start time: 9:00 AM
end time: 10:30 AM
location: Sanctuary
description: Inclusive and accessible simple exercises to increase endorphins, connect with others, breathe more deeply and lighten up! This is not traditional yoga, but is yoga in the sense that Dr. Madan Kataria from Mumbai India named it as such! Joyce was trained and certified by Dr. Kataria. Wear comfy clothing, bring your water bottle ~ come as you are!
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26
Apr
Connect Up Hike
* 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
*UUFC Parking Lot, Off Site
Connect Up Hike
Apr 26, 2025
start time: 10:45 AM
end time: 12:30 PM
location: UUFC Parking Lot, Off Site
description: Join us for the monthly Connect Up Hike at 10:45 AM from the UUFC parking lot. This later time allows you to participate in Laughter Yoga first, if you like (and I like!). We will hike to Witham Hill Natural Area and do the Upper Loop trail (.9 miles), then walk back to the UUFC. This loop will be on some paved trails and sidewalks, and on some muddy trails in the Natural Area. Total distance: 2.5 miles; elevation gain: 300 ft.
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27
Apr
Sunday Service
* 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
Sunday Service
Apr 27, 2025
start time: 10:00 AM
end time: 11:00 AM
location: Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
description:
Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary.
The service is also available on Zoom.
Go to uucorvallis.org for the Zoom link and more information about worship.
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27
Apr
Men's Gathering
* 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Men's Gathering
Apr 27, 2025
start time: 12:00 PM
end time: 1:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Men's Gathering. Meet in the Gallery area of the Sanctuary.
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27
Apr
Vegan Potluck, WFPB
* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
*Kitchen, Social Hall, Kitchen, Social Hall
Vegan Potluck, WFPB
Apr 27, 2025
start time: 5:30 PM
end time: 7:30 PM
location: Kitchen, Social Hall, Kitchen, Social Hall
description:
Monthly Vegan Potluck - Everyone Welcome! Bring a dish to share with others who are learning to eat in a healthy, climate friendly way. Include grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs & spices. Leave out the animal flesh, fluids, and unborn young.
Try it! You'll like it!
Need more info? call Ann Marchant
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28
Apr
Buddhist meditation
* 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
*Off Site
Buddhist meditation
Apr 28, 2025
start time: 3:30 PM
end time: 4:15 PM
location: Off Site
description:
Meditation, dharma teaching, and discussion. Beginners welcome.
Takes place at the Sangha Jewel Zen Center (next door) and on zoom
For more information and weekly zoom link, contact Mary Leigh Burke.
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28
Apr
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Social Hall
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates
Apr 28, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Social Hall
description:
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates is working to create Universal Health Care for all residents of Oregon... We are a 501C3 non-profit. These meetings are educational as well as informational. We always have a special guest speaker.
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29
Apr
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
Apr 29, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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30
Apr
Choir Rehearsal
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 30, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
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30
Apr
Mindful Awareness
* 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Mindful Awareness
Apr 30, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 7:45 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description: We gather together to build our attentional skills and to develop resources for resilience. There will be guided and independent practice portions, both suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
more information
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4
May
Sunday Service
* 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
Sunday Service
May 4, 2025
start time: 10:00 AM
end time: 11:00 AM
location: Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
description:
Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary.
The service is also available on Zoom.
Go to uucorvallis.org for the Zoom link and more information about worship.
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4
May
Monthly Transition Talks
* 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Monthly Transition Talks
May 4, 2025
start time: 11:45 AM
end time: 1:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: The Committee on Ministry invites all to a monthly series of “Transitions Talks” the first Sunday of the month beginning March 2. We’ll touch base on as many questions as come up, such as “How are you taking care of yourself in these challenging times? How are you feeling about this ministerial transition? What do you need to know or understand better? How do we say goodbye- both minister and congregation members – as well as we can? What will help us stay strong and vital in our ministries during the transition time?
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5
May
Buddhist meditation
* 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
*Off Site
Buddhist meditation
May 5, 2025
start time: 3:30 PM
end time: 4:15 PM
location: Off Site
description:
Meditation, dharma teaching, and discussion. Beginners welcome.
Takes place at the Sangha Jewel Zen Center (next door) and on zoom
For more information and weekly zoom link, contact Mary Leigh Burke.
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6
May
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
May 6, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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7
May
Aging Successfully in Community
* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Aging Successfully in Community
May 7, 2025
start time: 3:00 PM
end time: 5:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
"Aging Successfully in Community" informational meeting (TBD)
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7
May
Choir Rehearsal
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
May 7, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
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7
May
Mindful Awareness
* 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Mindful Awareness
May 7, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 7:45 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description: We gather together to build our attentional skills and to develop resources for resilience. There will be guided and independent practice portions, both suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
more information
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9
May
Community Kirtan
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Community Kirtan
May 9, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Community Kirtan is an evening of chanting presented by members of our Friday Satsang. We are fortunate to have several members who can lead chants, and community participation by singing & and playing rhythm instruments creates a vibrant evening full of positive energy.
We hope you come to offer a chant, play an instrument, sing along and make a joyful noise! Treats and conversation to follow the music.
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10
May
Nerd Girls Science Sharing
* 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
*Library
Nerd Girls Science Sharing
May 10, 2025
start time: 10:30 AM
end time: 12:00 PM
location: Library
description:
Women and non-binary persons are invited to come and share science news articles or books. No science background is required. You do not have to bring anything except a desire to learn and a healthy curiosity. Topics depend on what people bring to share and requests from the group – they range from astronomy to zoology and everything in between.
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April 13 “A Time for Girding” Rev. Jill McAllister
April 20 An Earth Day Easter Rev. Jill McAllister
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