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weekly announcements
Pacific Western Region UUA Regional Assembly 2024
It’s time to get together!
Registration is open for our Pacific Western Regional Assembly this April 19th and 20th!
Please share this widely within your congregation, in your newsletter and Sunday announcements.
People can attend either in person, at First Universalist in Denver, or remotely. We are planning a family friendly event and children are welcome. This is a great chance to connect with our larger faith and connect with new and old friends. Stay up to date on all the PWR RA Plans here. Register here.
It’s time to get together!
Registration is open for our Pacific Western Regional Assembly this April 19th and 20th!
Please share this widely within your congregation, in your newsletter and Sunday announcements.
People can attend either in person, at First Universalist in Denver, or remotely. We are planning a family friendly event and children are welcome. This is a great chance to connect with our larger faith and connect with new and old friends. Stay up to date on all the PWR RA Plans here. Register here.
Celebrating Rachel’s New Job
To honor this exciting news of Rachel’s new job, we invite you to join us on January 28 after the service. We encourage you to bring notes and cards to share your congratulations and well-wishes to Rachel on her journey.
We hope to see you there! ?
We Care is hiring!
Do you or someone you know have an interest in helping We Care further our mission, by applying to be our half-time Intake Coordinator?
The Intake Coordinator oversees all steps of the Intake process, supports volunteers, talks with applicants and partner agencies, and coordinates with the We Care Board. A complete job description and job application can be found here. Applications submitted by January 30 will be given priority.
Thank You!! 1/21/2024
Thanks to everyone who designated the Fellowship as their nonprofit recipient on their Fred Meyers Rewards! December was the first month that we received a donation from Fred Meyer. Let’s keep the momentum going and have everyone link their cards!
Difficult Conversations: The University’s Role in Restoring Civic Dialogue with Drs. Robert George and Cornel West
Jan 22nd, 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
Secure Housing and Food For All Meeting, 1/21
The Secure Housing and Food for All Justice Team is meeting this Sunday 1/21 at 11:30 in the Gallery of the sanctuary. (okay to bring in coffee). Information about the Warming Centers open the past few days.And planning for the Justice Council meeting on 2/2/24.
Questions: Roberta Smith robertasmith2@gmail.com or elonameyer@icloud.com
Inquirer’s Series 1/21 – Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister
This week: Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister. Inquirer’s Series is a series of 9 hour-long sessions designed especially for newcomers seeking more information about UUism and the Fellowship AND open to all others who are interested. Sessions take place every Sunday at 11:45 AM Room 8.
Upcoming session dates:
2024
Jan 21 Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister
Jan 28 Lifespan Faith Development with Dawn Dirks
Feb 4 Worship & Liturgical Year with Jill McAllister
Feb 11 Social Justice, Community Action & Connect Up with Karen Josephson
Feb 18 Care and Support & Chalice Circles with Sandy Piper
Feb 25 Membership 101* with Bobbi Bailey
Mar 3 Roots with Skyla King-Christison
Celebrating Rachel’s New Job, 1/28
To honor this exciting news of Rachel’s new job, we invite you to join us on January 28 after the service. We encourage you to bring notes and cards to share your congratulations and well-wishes to Rachel on her journey.
We hope to see you there! ?
Inquirer’s Series 1/21 – Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister
This week: Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister. Inquirer’s Series is a series of 9 hour-long sessions designed especially for newcomers seeking more information about UUism and the Fellowship AND open to all others who are interested. Sessions take place every Sunday at 11:45 AM Room 8.
Upcoming session dates:
2024
- Jan 21 Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister
- Jan 28 Lifespan Faith Development with Dawn Dirks
- Feb 4 Worship & Liturgical Year with Jill McAllister
- Feb 11 Social Justice, Community Action & Connect Up with Karen Josephson
- Feb 18 Care and Support & Chalice Circles with Sandy Piper
- Feb 25 Membership 101* with Bobbi Bailey
- Mar 3 Roots with Skyla King-Christison