Come join us Monday, March 2 at 1:00 PM in the Library and help plan the annual Live & Silent Auction event taking place on May 16. We can use your ideas.
weekly announcements
Help with the No Kings III protest, 3/28
The Democracy Action Team wants to help fill Corvallis streets with the largest crowd ever at No Kings III, March 28th.
We looked at Indivisible’s plan for March 28th, and it 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 volunteering for No Kings III here: https://indivisiblebc.org/no-kings-iii-volunteers/.
The Democracy Action Team plans to focus our energy to help us all get signed up. Come talk with the team on these days:
- Sunday, March 1, at the Democracy table in the Social Hall
- Sunday, March 8, at the Democracy table in the Social Hall
- Sunday, March 15, at our mid-March meeting, 11:45 am in the Library
- Sunday, March 22, at the Democracy table in the Social Hall
There will be a sign-making event at the UUFC during the 3rd or 4th week of March. Stay tuned for more information!
Given the DAT’s plan for March 28 is solid, their Tuesday, March 3rd meeting is cancelled.
Childcare is available!
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Support your local artists, 3/6
The next time you step into the UUFC sanctuary you will notice new art on the walls. The Willamette Abstract Group, a collective of 18 local artists who specialize in abstract work, have installed their work on our walls this week.
In support of them we will be hosting a reception in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM. There you will have the opportunity to view the art and meet the artists.
You may have wondered what “abstract” art is all about and here is an opportunity to learn from the creators. If this reception is a success we will consider hosting similar events in the future. Please join us in welcoming the artists and showing them how much we appreciate their work on our walls. This exhibit will run until the end of May and most pieces are for sale with a percentage of the sales going to support our Fellowship.
Childcare is available!
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
ETC The Stories Only You Can Tell, 3/11
Elders Thriving in Community with Ann Marchant on
Wednesday, March 11, at 3 PM in the Sanctuary.
Every elder carries stories no one else can tell.
In this interactive workshop with Ann Marchant, we’ll explore the value of sharing simple, true stories across generations. Storytelling is how we pass along humor, resilience, wisdom, and the values that shape who we are.
Ann will begin by telling a brief story of her own, then guide you step-by-step in shaping one small story from your life—something you could share with a child, a friend, or another member of your community. No writing experience needed.
You’ll leave with a simple story outline, practical tools for meaningful connection, and renewed confidence in the gift of your lived experience.
Because one of the most powerful things we can offer one another is story—and only you can tell yours.
Childcare is available!
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Opportunity Awaits, 3/8
Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism, new to this fellowship, or a long-time member who needs to get energized… there is a place for you here.
Opportunity Awaits is happening to highlight the volunteers and connections made at UUFC. Some teams will be recruiting for new members and others will attend to feature a tangible way to donate time and skills to the UUFC.
Join us after the service on March 8. Visit team tables to share and receive service. For more information, contact Joyce at this link.
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
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.
Help make the lights shine!
Our experiment of new lighting along the entry pathway has been a success. Now we will install permanent lighting on both sides of the path to enhance the safety and security of UUFC members, staff and friends. We plan to install those lights on Monday, March 2nd starting at 9am.
With a few more helpers we can get this done in one day. Tasks include digging a ditch for the PVC conduit, installing the conduit, running the wires, connecting the fixtures and backfilling the ditch. So there is work for many skill levels (no experience necessary). If you are interested in helping (and learning how to install a lighting system at your own home), please contact Brian Egan by filling out this form.
Café Justo coffee is back!
After several months of poor harvests, the Café Justo cooperative has finally had a good harvest and we received both dark and regular roast in whole bean and ground. Sorry, no decaf yet, but we are hopeful! Unfortunately, like the rest of the world, the price has increased to $15 for a pound. Coffee will be for sale after the service most Sundays in the Social Hall. Cash and checks are accepted.
Café Justo is a coop of indigenous growers who not only get a fair price for their beans, but they own the roaster (made here in Corvallis!) Owning this value added step enables them to have health insurance and a retirement plan.
Enjoy your cup of coffee knowing you are helping folks to remain on their ancestral lands.
Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine, 2/24
It has been four years since Ukraine was invaded by Russia.
Come help show support for Ukraine with a Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, February 24 , 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Benton County Courthouse.
Sponsored by Ukraine Assistance Network
www.ukraineassistancenetwork.org
Remember, the Snacks Support a Cause!
The Kitchen team donates an assortment of sweet and savory refreshments, including gluten-free and vegan choices, for our enjoyment at the social hour following Sunday worship. These items are purchased and prepared by the team to encourage donations to the Outreach Offering. Collection baskets are always found at the ends of the refreshments table. The next time you’re eyeing something tasty on the table, consider putting a donation in the basket first to show how much you appreciate having that treat ready and waiting for you!