weekly announcements

No Kings Demonstration Readiness Workshop, 10/16

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The No Kings Demonstration is Saturday, October 18th. In anticipation of this event, join the Democracy Action Team on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30PM in the Social Hall for a Demonstration Readiness Workshop. At this workshop we will:

Join us to practice these essential skills and join us on October 18th.

4th Quarter Birthday Celebration, 10/12

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Gather in the Social Hall after the service on 10/12 to celebrate 4th quarter birthdays: October, November, December. We all deserve to be celebrated.

Also, if you’re willing consider joining the UUFC Birthday Club where you make an annual donation on your birthday equivalent to your years. Sign up near the cake table.

Last Chance for Chalice Circle Popups!

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There are two more chances for participating in a Chalice Circle experience this October: on Thursday, October 9 and/or Sunday, October 12. Signups are online via this Google Form (https://bit.ly/fall25chalice)

Want to find out more about chalice circles? Attend the next Inquirers Series featuring them on October 5, or read the FAQ at: https://uucorvallis.org/chalice-circles/.

Email: chalicecircles@uucorvallis.org

LEGATO potluck, 10/8

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Everyone is welcome to join the choir and band for a meal of laughter, goodwill and perhaps song! The Fall weather beckons a warm, cozy meal shared with others. The LEGATO potluck is Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 PM. Come early if you can help set up tables. This is followed by rehearsal at 7:00 PM.

Bring a dish to share (please identify all ingredients), a serving utensil (if needed) AND YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING & WATER BOTTLE – this is a low-impact meal.

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

Kirtan with Gina Sala and Friends, 10/10

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Featuring Jeanette Kangas (tabla), Johanna Beekman (vox), David Campbell (trumpet) & friends.

Come feel your mind, body and heart relax and reconnect Friday, October 10, 7-8:30 PM in the UUFC’s Sanctuary as we immerse in world chants, meditative manra, groove and story with life-long chanter and long-term teacher and sound yogni Gina Salā and her wonderful band.

Let’s raise the vibration!

Democracy Action Team, Tuesdays & Thursdays

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The DAT is proud to announce that letter writing is officially back! Join us in person on Tuesdays (in the UUFC library) and on Zoom (link HERE) on Thursdays – both at 5:30 pm. We’ll write to voters in Pennsylvania asking them to retain State Supreme Justices who oppose partisan gerrymandering and to Virginia to inform voters of issues that will help them understand the choices they face in the upcoming state election. We will also write to our legislators. We’ll have addresses and supplies on Tuesdays.

Contact Claire M. for information.

Information Session on Being a Sunday Service Reader, 10/11

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Have you ever felt a calling to serve as a reader during Sunday Service? Please come learn more about this opportunity, October 11, Saturday, at 9:30 – 11 AM in the Sanctuary! You will have a chance to read from the pulpit and see how it feels. After attending this info session, any participant can let Rev. Alex know that they would like to be on a roster of readers to be asked to read in worship.

How to donate to the monthly Outreach Offering

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Each month, the Fellowship gathers donations for a certain charitable cause. These are our Outreach Offerings. You can contribute to this month’s offering in a few ways:

  1. Give to the Sunday collection plate
  2. Donate online
  3. Donate to the refreshments during the social hour

The Social Concerns team donate 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 end 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!