weekly announcements

Nominating Committee Slate for 2025-26

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The members of the current UUFC Nominating Committee are pleased to submit the following slate of nominees for the 2025-26 Fellowship Year:

UUFC NOMINEES FOR ELECTED POSITIONS 2025
(Terms are for one year unless otherwise noted)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Carl English-Young
Secretary – Priscilla Galasso
Treasurer – Michael Hughes
Board – John Larsen (2 year)
Board – Betty Shelley (2 year)
Board – Carolyn Madsen (2 year)
Board – John Bailey (2 year)
Board – Sheryl Stuart (2 year)
Board – Bonnie Morihara (2nd year of 2-year term)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CHAIR
Elona Myers

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY CHAIR
Mark Aron

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL CHAIR
Scott Bruslind (3 year)

2026 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Kris Egan
Jim Good
Kimi Mayo
Heather Thomas
Board member (appointed by the Board)

Connect Up Hike, 4/26

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Join us for the monthly Connect Up Hike on Saturday, April 26 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.

Please RSVP using this Breeze form: https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/18156221.

Secure Food and Housing for All meeting, 4/20

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The Secure Food and Housing for All team is meeting on Sunday, April 20 in the Sanctuary after service. The meeting on 4/20 will include discussion about what’s happening in housing for the currently unhoused as well as services.

The team is shifting to support the needs for food at all our local Food banks. Two donation baskets are available in the foyer for donating food. The team will provide lists of the most needed foods next week. The Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center doesn’t need more clothing right now.

Classroom Wing Construction Update

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Good news: The parking lot paving was completed Friday so most of the lot will be available for you on Sunday. Sidewalk concrete panels will be replaced next week.
More Good news: Right now it appears that the contractors work will be completed ahead of schedule, probably in early June. Of course our work to move into the building may go on for another month.
Bad news: This project has highlighted the poor condition of our roof. We will be soliciting price quotes from several roofing companies in order to get all roofs replaced this summer. Until then the north roof of the RE wing is covered in plastic to protect the new drywall from leaks.

Thanks for your patience, Brian Egan

Book Discussion “Mountains Beyond Mountains”, 4/14

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a stack of books

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team invites you in exploring “Mountains Beyond Mountains” written by the award-winning literary journalist Tracy Kidder about the life and work of Dr. Paul Farmer. This is a not-to-be-missed story, especially for us today.

Join the conversation 7:15 PM, Monday, April 14th when we’ll share our reading experiences and responses. Contact Elona Meyer using the Breeze form below for more details and the Zoom link.

https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/8b1ec9

Monthly Outreach Offerings for April

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Community Services Consortium provides a variety of services for those in need. Our April Sunday Outreach Offerings will be dedicated to CSC’s Weatherization Program which reduces carbon emissions, methane leaks, and heating costs. Basic energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, weatherstripping, and heating system safety checks are provided at no cost to low income households in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. FMI: https://communityservices.us/weatherization

Easter Sunday Values Egg-stravaganza 4/20

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WHAT: UU Values Egg Hunt

WHEN: 4/20 at 11:45

WHERE: Fellowship Lawn, rain or shine!

WHO: children and youth, toddler through 18 year

Friends, hundreds of plastic eggs were found when we moved out of the classroom wing, and we’re excited to put them to good use with a UU Values Egg-stravaganza on Easter Sunday. This is a cooperative rather than competitive hunt, so our youngest kiddos will not risk being overtaken by longer legs. Parents are most welcome to help, as well.

Bring your baskets or use our paper bags. I will give instructions all at once at 11:55 — because this isn’t your ordinary egg hunt! — and set them free to gather and eggs-change on the dot at noon. The hunt will take place, rain or shine, so please dress your children accordingly!

I could still use a couple more volunteers to staff tables and monitor eggs-changes, so if you’ve got some time to give after the service, please contact me at dre@uucorvallis.org! I will set up market tents for volunteers, so don’t let the rain keep you from helping!

Join the Greeter Team and Greet with Gusto!

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Come join the Greeter Team and welcome people to the UUFC by saying “mucho gusto” with enthusiasm and zest!

It is our pleasure to meet you and help you navigate your way into the building and into our hearts. We encourage you to sign up for the announcement mailing list and to become more fully connected.

Speak to anyone at the Greeters’ desk for more information.

LEGATO potluck, 4/9

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Come to the LEGATO potluck and lend your voices to table talk about justice in our society. You might share song titles the choir and band could include in its repetoire. The potluck is Wednesday April 9 at 5:45 PM. Come early if you can help set up tables.

Bring a dish to share (please identify all ingredients).

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