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Oregon UU Voices for Justice 2026 Conference, 11/14

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Raising Our Voices Together: How UUs Can Take Action In These Times

It is easy to despair when the social progress of the past 50 years is unilaterally rolled back. All hope is not lost; by acting collectively and peacefully we can do what we can’t do individually. Understanding what gives us hope and what we can do to address today’s social justice challenges will form the foundation of our actions.

Join us on Saturday, November 14th from 9:30 to 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE, Salem, OR, and online where we gather to Build Resilient Relationships Among People and Congregations

You can register here until 11:30 pm on Thursday, November 12th. Virtual attendees will be sent a Zoom link on Friday, November 13th.

What to expect:

  • A warm welcome, begin the day with light food, coffee, and a chance to connect.
  • A UU values-based program.
  • A slideshow during breaks showing congregations’ social justice activities. 
  • Opportunities to reflect, share experiences, collaborate, and form meaningful connections.
  • An opportunity to relax after the conference and enjoy each other’s company over light snacks and refreshing beverages.

Conference program

Finding our grounding

  • What gives you hope?
  • How are you coping with the changes coming at us?
  • How do you apply UU values to shape your social justice work?
  • What UU foundations strengthen your persistence and resilience?

How can we work together?

  • What barriers do you experience personally/congregationally in your SJ work?
  • How can Voices amplify your social justice actions?

What did we hear today; what can we do next?

UUA Common Read: Social Change Now!, 7/14

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Join the Justice Council and RE Council for a group exploration of this year’s UUA Common Read. The book this year is Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer (Skinner House). This book provides tools for Unitarian Universalists to grow more authentic, connected, and effective as individuals and communities as we pursue transformative justice together.

If you have questions or need assistance purchasing the book, contact Robin Lancaster.
Please register using this form: https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/CommonRead2026

Deadline to register is July 6!

Childcare is available!

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

Democracy Action Team “Get Out the Vote” letters, 6/21

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Let’s Get Writing to GET OUT THE VOTE in the 2026 midterm elections!

Join us to write, ask questions, and share good company – in person on Sunday, June 21, 11:45 am, in the Library or on Zoom on Tuesdays, every week, at 4pm (ZOOM LINK – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89739152521?pwd=ICCRN0wITf7Ws78wycvpXQckt0iChc.1)

Check out Vote Forward letter writing, get addresses and letter templates, at (https://votefwd.org/get-involved)

Contact Claire Montgomery for information.

Justice Outreach Fund is Seeking Proposals

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The Justice Outreach Fund (JOF) created in 2015 supports our Unitarian Universalist Values with an emphasis on creating a just and diverse multicultural Beloved Community where all thrive. To do this, the Fund awards small and large grants up to $10,000 to projects that are aimed at seeding and/or achieving social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.

The JOF Team is looking for projects that support one or more of the following three outcomes:

  1. Changing how people are thinking and talking about an issue.
  2. Engaging people and communities in civic action.
  3. Developing or changing public or corporate policy.

For more information, the JOF Team encourages you to visit our table in the Social Hall on the first Sunday of each month, visit our newly revised webpage, or email us at jofund@uucorvallis.org for more information.

Help with the No Kings III protest, 3/28

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The Democracy Action Team seeks to help fill Corvallis streets with the largest crowd ever at No Kings III, March 28th.

Indivisible’s plan for March 28th, is compelling and it urgently requests that citizens partner with them to build what is needed from OSU to Central Park and the Courthouse. So our request is that our Democracy Team join in by each of us signing up for the tasks we can do. Some work can be done at home.

No Kings III will be a peaceful demonstration, starting at OSU at noon with speeches and songs, then marching along Madison Ave. to Central City Park, and ending at the Courthouse. At Central Park, there will be art and activities for the kids, as well as music at the gazebo. And at the Courthouse, back by popular demand, another Dance of Defiance. Of course, 4th St. will be filled with people waving signs the entire time.

Remember, every protest is a food drive!

To pull this off, the organizers will need 100 safety/peacekeeping volunteers, plus dozens of people to set up tables, art, and sound equipment; staff information and first aid tables; and clean and pack up afterwards. To volunteer for the day of the event, please email indivisible.bc.or@gmail.com with the subject “No Kings volunteer” and indicate which of the above you are willing to do.

The organizers also need help with a variety of tasks ahead of time, To be added to the “Put me to work” email list, email indivisible.bc.or@gmail.com with the subject “No Kings Worker Bee”. Once or twice a week, you’ll get a list of possible tasks you can volunteer for. Or ask to join the Signal group for more frequent requests (and the opportunity to select the best ones before others take them)!

Read more about the updated tasks for volunteering for No Kings III here: https://indivisiblebc.org/no-kings-iii-volunteers/.

This Sunday, March 15, please join us at our daytme Meeting, 11:45 am in the Library.  We will discuss the most urgent messages sent out by Ezra and Leah of Indivisible National, the most up-to-date folks I know to listen to, and we’ll look at getting signed up to Volunteer.

We have two more Democracy Team gatherings in March, before the Protest.

  • TUESDAY March 17th 5 pm in the Social Hall:  Sign Making Event 
  • CANCELLED: De-Escalation training.

Childcare is available!

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

Info on 2026 Pilgrimage to Transylvania, 3/1

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Explore Our UU Roots – Castles, Cathedrals, Dungeons, Villages!

You’re invited to join members of the UUFC and other congregations on a September 8-19, 2026 trip to the Transylvania region of Romania. This is where Unitarianism started as an organized religion. The trip will be led by the Hungarian Unitarian Church and will be guided by local English-speaking Unitarian ministers. We can have the option of a weekend visit hosted by UUFC’s partner congregation in Kőrispatak.

Want to know more? Come to the Global Partners Team’s March 1st reception at 11:30 AM in the Sanctuary.

Contact Heather at this link ASAP if interested in joining the trip. Deadline to sign up: April 20, 2026.

Microshelter Tours at the Corvallis Museum, 3/20

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The Secure Housing and Food for All team invites you to visit the Corvallis Museum to hear an in-depth talk and ask questions about how Unity Shelter is meeting the needs of unhoused people in Benton County.

Join staff from Unity Shelter for a gallery talk inside the microshelter on display at the Corvallis Museum! Learn more about this local program, and how they are helping people here in our community.

Three dates:
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Friday, March 20th, 2026

Drop by between 2 – 3 pm for a 15 minute tour and talk by a Unity Shelter staff member.

Gallery talks are limited to 10 people and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The tours will repeat through the hour.

The Secure Housing and Food for All team would also like you to know that the South Corvallis Food Bank is still in need of food. Food that is easy to heat up and/or comes in pop-open cans is highly desired. The Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center also needs donations of warm clothing.

Democracy Action Team Gathering, 2/17

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Please join the Democracy Action Team gathering on Tuesday, February 17 at 5 PM in the Social Hall.

This is our gathering twice monthly to greet each other, clarify recent developments and responses, and educate ourselves through videos, films, and speakers as we move forward supporting each other.

Childcare is available!

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

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.