weekly announcements

Your UUFC lawn mowing team has at least one open position at this time, maybe two. WE NEED YOU! We have a state-of-the-art set of electric lawn mowers and associated lawn trimmers and blowers. While mowing takes time (1-2 hours, once per month on your own schedule), it is a pleasant workout experience (1.5 to 2 mi of walking). The UUFC lawns are divided into front and back sections. We need mowers for both sections. If you have interest, please contact the team lead by filling out this form and we can arrange to talk further about this opportunity to be a member of the UUFC’s volunteer corp. Thanks for your consideration!

Your Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Members of the Fellowship are welcome to attend. Next Tuesday, February 17, at 6 PM the Board will convene in Room 3 of the Classroom Wing to consider a number of items, including the creation of a task force to determine the best staffing level at the Fellowship, the exact methods the Board will use to create a Search Team for a new settled minister, and the idea of honoring Rev. Jill McAllister with the title of minister emerita. View the full agenda for the meeting by clicking the button below.

Please help us keep our calendar accurate! If you are the contact person for a group that meets in the UUFC building, please make sure that your meeting info is up to date. Check the Room Use Calendar (https://uucorvallis.org/calendar/#room_use) to see what is currently being displayed. If there are any changes, please email secretary@uucorvallis.org. Please note the Room Use Calendar is known load slowly and sometimes fail to display. Try reloading the page or viewing the page on another device.

Thank you for helping us to communicate effectively with each other as we work together!

The Nominating Committee is looking for members to help serve and lead our congregation in the coming year (2026-27). Your service is especially important at this time of transition, and we seek a diversity of ages, backgrounds and perspectives. Nominate yourself using this form or suggest others for positions as a Director, the Personnel Committee Chair, or next year’s Nominating Committee. You can learn more about each role through the links above or ask one of the members of the Nominating Committee: Kris Egan (Chair), John Bailey, Steve Strauss, Heather Thomas, and Jim Good. Duties and time commitments are outlined for each; childcare is always available for meetings and special functions.

3 PM on Wednesday, February 11 in the Sanctuary.

This workshop will focus on digital literacy and keeping yourself safe online. With the advances of technology in social media and AI, the scams being used have advanced with them and are more effective than ever. We’ll spend time talking about websites asking you to “agree” to things (and why you don’t actually need to), dealing with a variety of phone call scam tactics, and keeping your accounts and identity safe online. Feel free to bring your phones, laptops, and tablets if you’d like.

Giving Statements for 2025 have been sent to all donors whose information is in Breeze. Anonymous donations are not captured in giving statements, which includes cash placed in the offering baskets during Sunday Worship. If you gave money to the Fellowship in 2025 you should have received a giving statement. Please check the email account you have listed in Breeze for an email from businessmgr@uucorvallis.org with the subject “2025 Giving Statement from UUFC”. Be sure to check your spam folder as well. If you cannot find a giving statement in your email, and you are certain you should get one, contact Stephanie Haines at businessmgr@uucorvallis.org.

Are you a friendly, organized, and engaged member of our community looking to make a meaningful impact? The Fellowship needs your help to ensure our office runs smoothly and all who visit feel welcomed and informed!

This isn’t just about administrative tasks; it’s about being the welcoming presence and a key information hub for our diverse and vibrant fellowship.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Personable: A warm, friendly, and approachable demeanor to greet everyone who comes through our doors, making them feel instantly part of our community.
• Timely & Dependable: Punctuality and reliability are key to keeping our operations running smoothly. We value your commitment and will respect your time.
• Knowledgeable: You will quickly become the “go-to” person for the latest happenings, events, and general information about the fellowship. An interest in staying informed is essential!

What You’ll Gain:

• The chance to use your skills for a cause you care about and directly impact our fellowship’s mission
• Opportunities to meet new people and expand your social network within the community
• A positive and supportive environment where your contributions are genuinely appreciated and valued
• Valuable experience in a dynamic office setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting members and visitors with a welcoming smile, directing inquiries
• Providing information on upcoming events, programs, and fellowship activities
• Offering general administrative support (e.g., filing, data entry, organizing materials)

Time Commitment is every Tuesday from 10 am – 12 pm at the Fellowship.

Please contact Cameron McGrath at comms@uucorvallis.org and Reverend Alex at rev.alex.mcgee@uucorvallis.org if you are interested in learning more.

Join us and be at the heart of our vibrant community!