The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
Time to register for the annual Men’s Retreat, this year at Camp Harlow near Eugene (only an hour’s drive from Corvallis). We will gather there 5 PM Friday October 3 and end by 2 PM Sunday October 5. This is an opportunity for those who identify as men to develop and deepen relationships with other men at UUFC. Our theme this year is “Sharing the Story of Your Life Journey.”
Register ONLINE at https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/mensretreatregistration2025.
More information: contact Alan Kirk.
Rev. Alex McGee has started her interim ministry with the UUFC as of August 1, 2025. She now has a section on our Staff and Minister page, which includes her office hours and email address. Come greet Rev. Alex this Sunday!
Our Sunday Outreach offerings in August support Seeds for the Sol, a nonprofit, grassroots organization taking action now to remove the financial barriers to residential energy efficiency. Their neighbor-to-neighbor funding model mimics the natural cycles of planting, harvesting, and renewal, helping more households move toward net zero. This funding model addresses climate mitigation and adaptation, energy equity and outreach, and workforce development by making affordable housing more energy efficient.
During the justice renewal earlier this year and the Democracy Action team meeting in June, many voices were raised in support of more opportunities for training. Created by the organizers of the “No Kings” protests, in which many of us were participants, the “One Million Rising” education campaign offers just such an opportunity.
We will gather to watch and discuss the lessons from this national campaign as well as to celebrate our solidarity with our innumerable brother and sisters in democracy around this nation and around the world. If you cannot attend any of these sessions, you can always sign up to watch any session online. We look forward to seeing you there.
You can read more about One Million Rising at their website: https://www.nokings.org/rise.
The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill has had a profound—and deeply challenging—impact on local Corvallis shelters. With funding significantly reduced, these vital organizations are struggling to meet the basic needs of those they serve. The loss of resources has been devastating, but the need has not gone away. In this difficult moment, volunteers have become more essential than ever. If you’re able to give your time, even a little, your support can help keep dignity, warmth, and safety within reach for our neighbors in need.
For more information on how you can help, you can visit the following web pages or contact the Secure Housing and Food for All Justice Team, Roberta Smith (https://uufc.breezechms.com/people/view/27347382).
Volunteering / Supporting Unity Shelter
The Inquirers Series sessions held every Sunday will now be starting 15 minutes after the end of the worship service. This change is to prevent a long wait after service on those days when the worship service ends before 11:30.
There will be no Queerly Beloved meetup in August. We are taking a break and will resume in September.
Many thanks to these Fellowship members who spent a day returning our stored UUFC possessions into the building: John, Bobbi, Gabe, Brian, Steve, Tay, Ginny, Jema, and Wolfgang.
Additional help is still needed with installation and organization. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Wolfgang through Breeze.
Handmade tie-dye t-shirts made by Elaine Kahn will be available to purchase in the parking lot on August 3rd and 10th to raise funds for the Democracy Action Team’s work of letter and postcard writing for the mid-term election.
Beautiful bouquet will be on sale after the service on August 3rd and 10th for $20 each in the parking lot. Proceeds will benefit the Perla family. Brought to you by the Immigrant and Refugee Support Team.