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Communication Changes
We will soon be transitioning toward a ‘hub-based’ communication system, where the UUFC website – uucorvallis.org – will be the primary place to find information about what’s going on at the Fellowship. We will phase out the monthly newsletter and information will instead be published on the website, in a blog-like format where new information appears at the top, and you can scroll down for previous posts.
All who are interested are invited to join an open discussion on Fellowship communication in general on Sunday, June 18, after the Sunday Service. Come with questions, concerns, and ideas. Communication is always in need of improvement!
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Bring your unwanted jigsaw puzzles and pick out some new ones to take home as we gather and share conversation and drinks.
Wednesday Aug 2, 2023 from 4-6pm, hosted by Bobbi Bailey. In the UU Social hall and patio.
connect@uucorvallis.org
Neurodivergent Discussion
A group for people, both neurodivergent and not, to come together and discuss issues faced by neurodvergent people. Led by Anthony Acquilano.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 24th, 2023. In Room 9 at UUFC.
LGBTQ+ Ally Workshop
Sunday June 11, 11:45 am, after the service. Meet in the back of the sanctuary.
Practice speaking out for LGBTQ+ people as and Ally. This workshop will be led by Lily Hislop as part of our Pride Month offerings.
We know that religious spaces haven’t always been welcoming places for all people, especially when it comes to gender and sexuality. The Unitarian Universalist Association has a history of standing up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Being welcoming means striving for radical inclusion, and creating spaces that honor every part of our identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Join us as we continue the work of being allies!
Probiotic Potluck
June 5th, 2023, 6:30 pm in the Social Hall
Probiotic Potluck: Eric Karbowski will demonstrate how to make a probiotic sandwich. Participants will then make their own sandwiches. As participants eat in fellowship, Eric will host a discussion of food as medicine, microbiomes, & using gardens to store carbon emissions while growing probiotics. RSVP to receive your assigned potluck ingredient. Participants should bring their own cutting boards and knives.
This event is organized by the Faith Based Climate Action Team. More info about this team here.
Star Trek and UU
Star Trek and UU
The UU Seven Principals align well with the values of the imagined future of the Star Trek Universe. Star
Trek has a long tradition of producing shows that address challenging topics of our contemporary life
using the guise of science fiction and alien civilizations to tell allegorical stories. The shows are not just
entertaining (though they totally are); some of them dig into some really difficult issues that are worth
sharing with others and starting some conversations around.
We shared a curated list of relevant episodes from multiple Star Trek series’ dealing with racism, war, the
nature of individuality and ones inherent rights, gender identity, the environment, homelessness and
genocide. Each episode was briefly introduced, then watched, followed by some great discussion. We also
had snacks.
We met for 10 sessions on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from February through June. At our first
session two people came. At our last 16 people came. Over 20 people participated at least once. The ages
of the participants ranged from mid 20’s to mid 70’s.
We hope to resume this Connect Up activity in October 2023. Anyone can attend, you do not need to have prior
knowledge of Star Trek or be a Trekkie to participate in this activity.
Star Trek and UU was organized by Amy Ayers with the help of Tyson Bryant.
Save the Date for the Men’s Retreat
2023 UUFC Men’s Retreat
Save the Date:
November 3-5, 2023
All whose primary identification is male are welcome to the beautiful Menucha Conference Center on the Columbia Gorge in early November. Car pools will be available to aid in transport and reduce carbon impacts, and scholarships will help to defray the cost of attendance. Our theme is still under development, but is likely to involve reflection on when and why we choose to tune-in vs. to tune-out in our personal and public lives. Your ideas are welcome. As usual, we will hold an open-mic session for sharing poems, songs, jokes, and more Saturday evening.
For more information, contact planning committee members:
Steve Strauss – 541-760-7357, steve.strauss@oregonstate.edu
Jed Irvine – 541-740-5633, irvine@eecs.oregonstate.edu
Gary Barnes – 541-752-9826, gary32640@gmail.com
Nick Houtman – 541-829-3442, nickhoutman8@aol.com
Lloyd Wagenschutz – 541-753-9071, lpwz124@comcast.net
Building Expansion Project: One More Step and Moving Forward
Save the Date: March 6th
The Building Expansion Team and the Board are in agreement: we can move forward to expand the social hall and make the whole building more energy efficient and safe. We have already invested in this process and we’ll still be able to accomplish a lot. First, the Corvallis City Council needs to vote to let us rescind our request for a new conditional use permit. That meeting will be on March 6. Once we have that assurance, we’ll schedule an open meeting for all who are interested to talk about the next steps and what the project can include now.