The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
The Democracy Action team is gathering in the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 8 at 11:45 AM – to re-acquaint ourselves, share what we have been doing, plan some fun gatherings this summer (which will include live music) and share positive news (yes it’s out there)! Join us if you’re interested in taking action to support democracy!
After the service, get your snacks and coffee and meet us in the Sanctuary.
The Committee on Ministry invites all to the monthly “Transitions Talk” this Sunday. The time of ministerial transition is getting closer, and this gathering is a great place to share questions and feelings about that change. What do you need to know or understand better? How do we say goodbye – both minister and congregation members – as well as we can? What will help us stay strong and vital in our ministries during the transition time?”
June 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM in the Sanctuary.
Our June outreach offerings will once again support Flaming Chalice International, the non-profit organization founded by Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana to support Unitarians in Burundi and Rwanda. This year our contributions will provide microloans for young entrepreneurs, supplies to make school attendance possible for young children, university scholarships, a community center for four villages, and more. The Fellowship has been part of this partnership for more than ten years. Our help makes a difference in lives of many Burundians and in the health and growth of global UUism.
At the 2024 UUA General Assembly delegates passed an Action of Immediate Witness encouraging all UU congregations to engage in witness, education, organizing and advocacy in solidarity with Palestinians. In that spirit we will host a presentation from Corvallis Palestine Solidarity on Thursday, June 5, 5:30-7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Join us for this report and presentation from a recent volunteer solidarity trip to the West Bank. Local retired OSU Professor and community member Joe McGuire will share his experiences and journey – intellectual, emotional and physical – from Corvallis to Bethlehem, Palestine.
Donate NOW for the UUFC Auction. The deadline for donations is June 12, 2025. Please donate your service, getaway, or item. We need it all to earn money for the Fellowship in our largest FUNdraiser of the year.
Our 2025 Auction will be in two parts. Plan to bid online and come to the live auction if you can.
Online Auction: June 16 – 23
Live In-Person Auction with Silent Auction Tables: June 28
Wondering what’s up in RE? Got some great ideas to share? Well, then you’re invited to a casual RE info session after the service on Sunday, May 25th!
If the weather holds, we’ll gather out back on the concrete benches while the kids frolic, and if its yucky… well, we’ll hang in the back corner of the social hall and speak loudly.
If you can’t make it, but you have questions or ideas, my inbox is always open or you can book an appointment with me here.
See you Sunday!
~ Skyla King-Christison, Director of Religious Exploration
We plan to have a “Welcome Back to the Classroom Wing” Open House Celebration on Sunday July 6 – so we need more help on the following days:
PLEASE SIGN UP on the sheets on the Foyer table or
contact Wolfgang Dengler.
Working together, we can accomplish this final push – thanks!
Help care for the UU Grounds – time for spring mulching!
We have a large pile of shredded bark mulch that we are sharing with the Zen Center. Many hands will make light work! Please join us on Monday May 19 and Monday May 26, 3-5 PM at the Fellowship.
Questions? Contact Joyce with this form.
The general contractor’s part of the RE wing construction project is winding down. Final inspections are scheduled over the next 2 weeks and they intend to return the building to us by May 30th, almost a month before the original finish date.
Our volunteers still need to finish some interior and exterior painting but we are hiring professional painters to finish up some work that is beyond the safety and skill levels of our volunteers. We have a long list of other tasks to finish prior to moving furniture back to the building. That list is posted outside the foyer-to-classroom-wing doors. If you are available to help with those tasks please contact Wolfgang Dengler ASAP. Volunteering is a good way to get a sneak peak at the improvements.
Rev. Jill’s official last weekend with the UUFC will be Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 2025.
At 7 PM on Friday July 11, in the sanctuary, we will have music from a variety of our favorite UUFC musicians, and a light ‘roast’ of Jill.
At 5 PM on Saturday July 12, we will have a congregational picnic outside on our north lawn.
At 10 AM on Sunday July 13, we will celebrate with Jill as she leads her last service with us.
If you have questions about these events, contact Mark Aron or other members of the Committee on Ministry.