JusticeUU

This event has been cancelled.

The Secure Housing and Food For All team and Ernest Cardona invite you to join us for a Spring Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, March 30th , 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The lunch will be served in the Social Hall and we’ll have access to the deck, weather permitting. Donations are $15.00 per person. After food costs, all donations will be gifted to the UUFC to support its efforts in housing and feeding our community.

We’ll be serving a fresh, seasonal Spring menu with interesting appetizers, entrée and dessert. Please see the contact form below for a full menu description and a link to send us a message about your interest.

We’ll need to know the number of guests in your party, your name, and your email address to send out a payment request.

See you all on March 30th !
Roberta Smith & Ernest Cardona

Menu

Gluten free and dairy free options will be available

Appetizers:
*Smoked salmon endive leaves
*Shrimp ceviche
*Mushroom toasts with goat cheese and fresh herbs
*Pickled radishes and red onions

First courses:
*Green salad with fresh spinach, avocado, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled
beets, toasted pine nuts, roasted sesame dressing, sesame seeds
*Fresh spring pea soup

Entree and sides:
*Chicken Francese with lemon sauce and capers
*Roasted asparagus with fresh parmagiano reggiano
*Rice pilaf

Dessert:
*Lemon posset with fresh berries

The Secure Housing and Food for All team appreciates and thanks everyone who contributed money to We Care last month. If you are interested in working with We Care, please take a look at their job announcement below. Also, a big thank you to those who brought in food, coats and blanks for Southtown Food Bank and the Corvallis daytime Drop-in Center.

January 2024: We Care is now hiring for a part-time Intake Coordinator! See the Intake Coordinator job announcement for more information.

Fill out the and the Intake Coordinator Job application to apply, or email Kate@wecarecorvallis.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the Social Justice gathering on Friday February 2nd. Roz Keeney

Justice Theatre auditions are this Monday and Tuesday, January 29th and 30th, at 7pm in the social hall. No acting experience necessary! LGBTQ+ performers are particularly invited to audition.

Monday, January 29th, 7:00 pm on Zoom.

With the current controversy around the need for reparations, the UUA common read, On Repentance and Repair, Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Danya Ruttenberg offers us an opportunity to explore what true reparation or restitution can be in our public institutions and our own lives. Join us for a timely conversation as we explore Ruttenberg’s book 7-8:30 PM, Monday, January 29th.

Let us know if you need assistance locating this important book.

Contact Elona Meyer to recieve the zoom link.

Organized by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team, a member of the UUFC Justice Council.

Jan 22^nd, 7-8:30 PM, at LaSells

EDI would like to invite you to an opportunity to attend a special event at LaSells, focusing on civil discourse and “difficult conversations” —an area of deep concern for many of us! Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George will be featured speakers at LaSells and online via live.oregonstate.edu.

The topic: Difficult Conversations: The University’s Role in Restoring Civic Dialogue.” We are asked to register for this event.

“Difficult Conversations” – More Info and Registration

An Action Lunch is a light lunch provided by volunteers, after a Sunday service, usually to support some aspect of our justice and outreach work.  We haven’t had one in a long time, until now! The Immigrant and Refugee Support Team is putting on an Action Lunch on March 10 to raise funds to support our asylum seekers from El Salvador.  Are you able to prepare a vegan teriyaki stir fry to feed 35?  (Ingredients supplied)  Let Nancy Kyle know:  n.kyle12@gmail.com

Monday, January 29th, 7:00 pm on Zoom.

With the current controversy around the need for reparations, the UUA common read, On Repentance and Repair, Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Danya Ruttenberg offers us an opportunity to explore what true reparation or restitution can be in our public institutions and our own lives. Join us for a timely conversation as we explore Ruttenberg’s book 7-8:30 PM, Monday, January 29th.

Let us know if you need assistance locating this important book.

Contact Elona Meyer to recieve the zoom link.

Organized by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team, a member of the UUFC Justice Council.

We hope you all had a joyful holiday season. Thank you very much for sharing your time and effort to help the people of Corvallis who are struggling each day to survive by donating warm clothing and food items. It’s a new year and we continue with our efforts to help our less fortunate community.

The Unity Shelter is open again and can use volunteers, the Corvallis Drop-in Center is in need of warm clothing, and the South Corvallis Food Pantry needs to refill its shelves.

The Secure Shelter and Food for All team is meeting in the library of the UU on January 14 after the service. Please join us if you want to become active in this group.

Donation Needs

• Shoes – Especially Boots! (men’s 9+ or women’s 10+)
• Gloves
• Belts (plain, size 30-36)
• ANY Outdoor Wear: hoodies, coats, sweatpants. Water-resistant preferred.
• Bandanas and head wraps

Think Outdoorsy!

Thank you, Corvallis!