WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Services
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This Week:
“The Most Dangerous Man In America” 1/19/25
The list of current choices for this label is long – where do we begin? Sadly, it was used for a person who was dedicated to freedom, equity, and love, who helped shine more light on the immoral foundations of so much of our society not so long ago. Those foundations remain strong, and seem to be being fortified as we speak. In those dangerous times he said: “There is an invisible book of life that faithfully records our vigilance or our neglect…. We still have a choice today.” We do still have choices today. How shall we live now? We’ll revisit some of the legacies and present wisdom of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Following the service, all who are interested are invited to join in a first conversation about entering into a ministerial transition, with Jill and members of the Board and Committee on Ministry.
Services This Month
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Jan. 5 “Why Religion Matters, Now” Rev. Jill McAllister
Jan. 12 “Janus: Looking Back and Ahead” Rev. Jill McAllister
Jan. 19 “The Most Dangerous Man in America” Rev. Jill McAllister
Jan. 26 Wheel of the Year: Imbolc
From the Minister
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Between Us
Thank-you to the many of you who have reached out with such kind and supportive words in response to the announcement of my coming retirement this summer. Now, in addition to the so many changes happening in the country and world, we also enter into a ministerial transition for the Fellowship. I hope this timing will in some ways be helpful for us all – we’ll need to focus on the strengths of our relationships and our shared commitments at a time when those are what’s most needed for us to face the world as well.
With the Board and the Committee on Ministry, I plan to be part of as many conversations as possible, with all who want to join in. While we figure out how to be present to the coming changes in our country and community, we’ll also be figuring out how to keep the Fellowship strong and capable and effective. That means keeping ourselves strong and capable and effective, because the Fellowship is only us – the people, who gather. And to be all those things we need to help and care for each other, and be helped and cared for.
Meanwhile, this week, the day of national change arrives. There are opportunities to gather – on Sunday night Jan. 19 at 7 PM to sing with Mark Weiss, Audrey Perkins and Cliff and Chere Pereira, and on Tuesday evening Jan. 21, at 6:30 PM on zoom to reflect together. How shall we live now? One day at a time, and in the service of our highest ideals. Let’s keep going.
This Week at UUFC
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Connect Up Hike, 1/25
We will meet at the Finley Wildlife Refuge office/Nature Store parking lot @ 9:45 AM and start hiking…
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Dance Planet, 1/18
7 to 8:30PMDance Planet is a monthly opportunity to dance/move/listen together. This month’s Dance Planet will start with…
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Festival of Resistance, 1/20
Mid-Valley Solidarity Coalition Festival of Resistance Rise, Resist, Love, Create People’s Inauguration for Social Justice Come to explore…
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Post-Inauguration Reflections, 1/21
On the day after the inauguration, gather on Zoom with other Fellowship folx for reflection and conversation on…
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Singing Together on the Eve of Change, 1/19
Come join Audrey Perkins, Mark Weiss and Cliff and Chere Pereira for an hour of singing together starting…
Announcements
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Benefit the Fellowship by Linking Your Fred Meyer Card!
Here’s an easy way to benefit the Fellowship. Link your Fred Meyers Rewards Card to the Fellowship and…
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Cold Weather Shelter in Corvallis on Nights Below 32 degrees!
Local non-profit “Faith, Hope and Charity” will find evening sleeping rooms for unhoused singles, couples, and families in…
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Building Renovation Project Update
As of January 17, building permits had not been issued by the city. Demolition and asbestos abatement can…
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Become a Greeter
Do you feel compelled to do something helpful at the UUFC? Greeters are an integral part of Fellowship…
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Outreach Offering for January
We Care is a local coalition of faith communities, businesses, foundations and other non-profit organizations which provides emergency…
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Sunday Services This Month
Jan. 5 “Why Religion Matters, Now” Rev. Jill McAllisterJan. 12 “Janus: Looking Back and Ahead” Rev. Jill McAllisterJan.…
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January in RE!
It’s finally happening! The classroom wing is really, truly, actually closing this time. The doors are off most…
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Help Create a Household Lending Library
When we lived on Bainbridge Island we were part of a HOUSEHOLD LENDING LIBRARY. For example, I currently…
Plan Ahead
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Just Hire Some Help! How? 2/5
Join us for the this program presented by the Aging Successfully Together in Community team, on Feb. 5.…
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Leadership Supper, 1/30
Thursday Jan. 30, 6 PMAll leaders of teams, councils, committees, events, task forces, plus Board members and all…
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Justice Theatre Auditions, 1/27-1/28
It’s time to audition for the yearly Justice Theatre @ the UUFC production! This year, we’re doing George…
CALENDAR THIS WEEK
The “Events Calendar” has all of the events except for outside rentals and private meetings. If you want to see ALL the events including events not open to the public, try the ROOM USE CALENDAR.
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Jan
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
Jan 21, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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Jan
Choir Rehearsal
* 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal
Jan 22, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
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Jan
Mindful Awareness
* 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Mindful Awareness
Jan 22, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 7:45 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description: We gather together to build our attentional skills and to develop resources for resilience. There will be guided and independent practice portions, both suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
more information
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Jan
Community Kirtan
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Community Kirtan
Jan 24, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Community Kirtan is an evening of chanting presented by members of our Friday Satsang. We are fortunate to have several members who can lead chants, and community participation by singing & and playing rhythm instruments creates a vibrant evening full of positive energy.
We hope you come to offer a chant, play an instrument, sing along and make a joyful noise! Treats and conversation to follow the music.
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Jan
Connect Up Hike
* 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
*Off Site
Connect Up Hike
Jan 25, 2025
start time: 9:45 AM
end time: 12:00 PM
location: Off Site
description: We will meet at the Finley Wildlife Refuge office/Nature Store parking lot @ 9:45 AM and start hiking @10:00 AM. (26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis.) This hike features two loops: the Woodpecker Loop Trail AND the Mill Hill Loop Trail at Finley Wildlife Refuge, with the Tie Trail connecting them. As always, you can choose your own adventure and do what works for you. The Woodpecker Loop Trail is ADA accessible. Total hiking distance is approx. 5 miles. Total elevation gain is approx. 500 feet. Directions: From Corvallis, drive south on 99W and turn right onto Finley Road. Go 3.8 miles to the Office/Nature Store parking lot. Or go south on Bellfountain Road to the west entrance of Finley Road, turn left and follow the signs to the Office/Nature Store. NO DOGS allowed at the Refuge. CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED. (Priscilla Galasso will be at the UUFC parking lot at 9:00) BRING WATER.
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Jan
Volunteer Cafe
* 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
*Library
Volunteer Cafe
Jan 26, 2025
start time: 8:45 AM
end time: 9:45 AM
location: Library
description: A monthly space for RE volunteers to enjoy a warm drink, connect with fellow volunteers, and share RE-related ideas with Skyla. Cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, and tea will be available while we chat.
4th Sunday of each month in the library from 8:45 to 9:45.
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Jan
Sunday Service
* 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
Sunday Service
Jan 26, 2025
start time: 10:00 AM
end time: 11:00 AM
location: Kitchen, Sanctuary, Social Hall, UUFC Zoom
description:
Sunday Worship Service in the sanctuary.
The service is also available on Zoom.
Go to uucorvallis.org for the Zoom link and more information about worship.
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Jan
Men's Gathering
* 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
*Sanctuary
Men's Gathering
Jan 26, 2025
start time: 12:00 PM
end time: 1:30 PM
location: Sanctuary
description: Men's Gathering. Meet in the Gallery area of the Sanctuary.
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Jan
Vegan Potluck, WFPB
* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
*Kitchen, Social Hall, Kitchen, Social Hall
Vegan Potluck, WFPB
Jan 26, 2025
start time: 5:30 PM
end time: 7:30 PM
location: Kitchen, Social Hall, Kitchen, Social Hall
description:
Monthly Vegan Potluck - Everyone Welcome! Bring a dish to share with others who are learning to eat in a healthy, climate friendly way. Include grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs & spices. Leave out the animal flesh, fluids, and unborn young.
Try it! You'll like it!
Need more info? call Ann Marchant
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Jan
Buddhist meditation
* 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
*Off Site
Buddhist meditation
Jan 27, 2025
start time: 3:30 PM
end time: 4:15 PM
location: Off Site
description:
Meditation, dharma teaching, and discussion. Beginners welcome.
Takes place at the Sangha Jewel Zen Center (next door) and on zoom
For more information and weekly zoom link, contact Mary Leigh Burke.
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Jan
Justice Theatre
* 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Sanctuary
Justice Theatre
Jan 27, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 9:00 PM
location: Sanctuary
description:
Open auditions for this year
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Jan
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates
* 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Social Hall
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates
Jan 27, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 8:30 PM
location: Social Hall
description:
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates is working to create Universal Health Care for all residents of Oregon... We are a 501C3 non-profit. These meetings are educational as well as informational. We always have a special guest speaker.
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Jan
Virtual Coffee Hour
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*UUFC Zoom
Virtual Coffee Hour
Jan 28, 2025
start time: 1:30 PM
end time: 2:30 PM
location: UUFC Zoom
description:
Join us on Zoom for a weekly checking-in which includes sharing of joys and sorrows, plus the Compassion Prayer.
Contact: Mary Craven
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Jan
Justice Theatre
* 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Social Hall
Justice Theatre
Jan 28, 2025
start time: 7:00 PM
end time: 9:00 PM
location: Social Hall
description:
Open auditions for this year
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R.E. COUNCIL NEWS
Current Events
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January in RE!
It’s finally happening! The classroom wing is really, truly, actually closing this time. The doors are off most of the…
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Parent Peer Support Group
Come find support and understanding in the context of a discussion topic and a light dinner with other parents. WHEN:6:30…
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Family Breakfast is BACK!
Connect with other families while enjoying a chat and a warm breakfast together. Bring your friends and a breakfast item…
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Neurodivergence & Mental Health Support Group, 3rd Sundays @ 11:45
3rd Sunday of each month @11:45 This group for mutual support in the realm of living with neurodivergence or mental…
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YOUTH EVENTS CALENDAR
Mark your calendars for fun! Bring a friend! All registered youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for…
Faith Formation Toolkit
Maybe you’ve got an awesome minister (If you’re at UUFC, you do! ☑️), and a caring Religious Exploration team (Lucky you! You’ve got that too!☑️), and excellent friends and family support (I sure hope you do! ?). Did you know that even with all that, parents and grandparents are still a child’s first and most influential spiritual guides? Yes, YOU! You’re the biggest factor in your child’s spiritual growth and development. How cool (and maybe scary) is that?
In an effort to support families as they raise faithful and spiritually grounded children, we offer you the Family Faith Formation Toolkit with you! On the 4th Sunday of each month, I’ll be adding a new tool to our toolkit below. Each tool will come with resources and practical ideas for how to explore matters of the spirit with your family, and grow in confidence as a spiritual leader. As always, if you have immediate needs relating to your family’s faith formation, I’m available to chat. Just reach out to dre@uucorvallis.org to set up a time.
From the DRE
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Free Book for Families
With the return of the Our Whole Lives program (OWL) for middle school, conversations are bubbling up all around the Fellowship about how we were taught (or not taught) about relationships and our bodies. Most often they center on how we want to do better for the next generation than was done for us. While we do not have the volunteer power, at this time, to offer OWL for younger ages, parents of elementary aged children are not without resources.
I am pleased to share that beginning in January, we will have several offerings for parents as they navigate questions about changing bodies, relationships, and identities.
- Free copies of It’s Perfectly Normal are available to any Fellowship family that requests one.
- A limited supply of smaller resources like the Askable Parent pamphlet will be available in the library.
- Beyond reading materials, now you are able to check out a set of anatomically correct dolls that are complete with pubic hair, working wombs, and other surprising details.
We want our parents to feel well supported, not just with peer groups and pastoral care, but with concrete resources that you can access as the need arises. To receive a copy of It’s Perfectly Normal, ask questions about the check out process, or share ideas about other supportive resources we should add to our library, email me at dre@uucorvallis.org or find me on a Sunday morning so we can chat.
JUSTICE COUNCIL NEWS
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Pride Party 2024, 6/29
5-7 PM, Social Hall Pride is a joyful celebration of all of the beautiful identities of our LGBTQ+ community. The UUFC Sexuality and Gender Diversity Justice Team invites all UUFC friends to join us for… full post
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Queerly Beloved 5/19/24
Sunday, May 19th in the UUFC Social Hall 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm This month, we’ll have a casual potluck and some icebreaker games, hosted by Ginny and Linda! Come and get to know your… full post
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Film: Where Can We Live in Peace?, 5/18
Saturday, May 18, 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the UUFC Social Hall Award-winning Canadian film maker Judy Jackson brings the moving story of the ABBA House migrant shelter in Celaya, Mexico. Founded by Pastor Ignacio… full post
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Faith-based climate action this week, 3/3/2024
Good News Climate-action Opportunities Of Note Save the Date Democracy Action Team: > First week of March: Letters will be ready. VoteFwd.org. > Letter Writing: Sun 10 Mar, 1:45 PM, (after the Action Lunch), UUFC… full post
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Spring Luncheon 3/30 – Cancelled
This event has been cancelled. The Secure Housing and Food For All team and Ernest Cardona invite you to join us for a Spring Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, March 30th , 2024 at 1:00 p.m.… full post
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Justice Outreach for February
Our outreach offerings in February will support Unity Shelter, a local non-profit organization which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing, plus wrap around services for people who are without safe housing or shelter. Unity Shelter’s… full post
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Secure Housing and Food for All
The Secure Housing and Food for All team appreciates and thanks everyone who contributed money to We Care last month. If you are interested in working with We Care, please take a look at their… full post
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Justice Theatre Auditions
Justice Theatre auditions are this Monday and Tuesday, January 29th and 30th, at 7pm in the social hall. No acting experience necessary! LGBTQ+ performers are particularly invited to audition. full post
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EDI Book Discussion 1-29
Monday, January 29th, 7:00 pm on Zoom. With the current controversy around the need for reparations, the UUA common read, On Repentance and Repair, Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Danya Ruttenberg offers us… full post
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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… full post
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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… full post
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Action Lunch is Back! 3/10
An Action Lunch is a light lunch provided by volunteers, after a Sunday service, usually to support some aspect of our justice and outreach work. We haven’t had one in a long time, until now!… full post
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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… full post
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EDI Book Discussion 1-29
Monday, January 29th, 7:00 pm on Zoom. With the current controversy around the need for reparations, the UUA common read, On Repentance and Repair, Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Danya Ruttenberg offers us… full post
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Faith-based climate action this week, 1/7/2024
Good News Climate-action Opportunities Of Note Save the Date Climate Action Opportunities: We track (row 25) the number of clicks on the respond link for each suggested climate-action opportunity. The climate-action opportunity tracking results (an… full post
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From the “Secure Housing and Food for All” Team
We hope you all had a joyful holiday season. Thank you very much for sharing your time and effort to help the people of Corvallis who are struggling each day to survive by donating warm… full post
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Justice Outreach Offering in January – NAACP
For the month of January our Justice Outreach offering will benefit the Linn Benton NAACP. The NAACP works to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate… full post
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Queerly Beloved 1/21
Sunday, January 21st at 4:00 pm in Room 7 We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday in the afternoon. Join LGBTQ+ folx and allies for social gatherings centered on queer issues and themes. We understand… full post
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From the “Secure Housing and Food for All” Team
We hope you all had a joyful holiday season. Thank you very much for sharing your time and effort to help the people of Corvallis who are struggling each day to survive by donating warm… full post
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Justice Outreach Offering in January – NAACP
For the month of January our Justice Outreach offering will benefit the Linn Benton NAACP. The NAACP works to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate… full post
Justice Outreach Offering
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We Care is a local coalition of faith communities, businesses, foundations and other non-profit organizations which provides emergency assistance for Benton County residents. Each week, We Care helps people pay for rent, utilities, and other expenses to prevent evictions and homelessness or the shut-off of water or electricity. The Fellowship has long been a supporting partner.
Donations can be made in person on Sundays, or through the online collection basket.
WORSHIP COUNCIL NEWS
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“The Most Dangerous Man In America” 1/19/25
The list of current choices for this label is long – where do we begin? Sadly, it was used for a person who was dedicated to freedom, equity, and love, who helped shine more light… full post
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“Janus: Looking Back and Ahead ” 1/12/25
One the Roman calendar, the foundation for the Gregorian calendar we now use, every January was a crossroads between past and future – the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.… full post
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Sunday Services This Month
Jan. 5 “Why Religion Matters, Now” Rev. Jill McAllisterJan. 12 “Janus: Looking Back and Ahead” Rev. Jill McAllisterJan. 19 “The Most Dangerous Man in America” Rev. Jill McAllisterJan. 26 Wheel of the Year: Imbolc full post
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“Why Religion Matters, Now” 1/5/25
Though arbitrary in many ways – calendars are human creations- the beginning of this new year feels momentous. Certainly we are called to continue to be present to the world in ever more careful and… full post
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Holiday Brunch and Sharing 12/29/24
We are between and amidst winter holidays – Christmas and Yule, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s. There is quiet observing, celebrating, gathering, resting and contemplation. We’ll gather on this last December Sunday for short worship service… full post
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“Stories of Christmas” 12/22/24
From the first story – the birth story – have come millennia of stories about the origins of Christmas, the meanings of Christmas, the challenges and questions and problems with Christmas. Of Christmases past and… full post
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“This Winter Season” 12/15/24
Each season brings its gifts, and challenges. Here is the unique beauty of the Pacific Northwest in winter – green and fog and cold. Here are the holidays of light and joy. Here is the… full post
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“And Also, Joy” 12/8/2024
“We were made for joy and woe, and when this we rightly know, through the world we safely go” wrote William Blake. Join with the Fellowship Committee on Ministry this Sunday to consider this truth… full post
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Blue Holidays Vesper Service, 12/16
Are you feeling the tender ache of absence as the winter holidays approach? Or perhaps feeling lonely, anxious or depressed? Join us for an online Blue Holidays Vesper Service, followed by an optional time of… full post
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Services in December
Dec. 1 “Be Not Afraid” Rev. Jill McAllisterDec. 8 “Yes, Joy” Committee on MinistryDec. 15 “Wintering” UUFC Choir and ReadersDec. 16 Blue Holiday Vespers Susan Sanford and Rev. Leslie ChartierDec. 20 Winter Solstice Service Rev.… full post
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“Be Not Afraid” 12/1/24
We enter into the traditional “Christmas Season” in the Christian tradition, with the first Sunday in Advent, Dec. 1. Part of that story, of Mary the mother of Jesus, is a common teaching that is… full post
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“Connection, Gratitude, and Responsibility” 11/24/2024
The coming season is always a challenge, more and more each year. We find ourselves in-between in so many ways – between proclamations of peace and ongoing war, between holy days and (often mindless) accumulation,… full post
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“Who Is My Neighbor?” 11/17/24
One of the great teachings, of Jesus and others, is to try to love your neighbor as yourself. And as soon as it was taught, the questions began. Does that mean all my neighbors? Even… full post
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“The Great Mystery” 11/10/24
Let’s just say it has been an historic week. And we are still living. And we are wondering. And so much more. Many of us are devastated, are trying to make sense, are trying to… full post
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Election Week Gatherings
These are hard days for most of us, and yet we are still here, we are still connected. It is a time to center ourselves, to remember our sources of courage and strength, to remember our… full post
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“Shine Your Light” 11/3/24
The future is a mystery, no matter how much we try to imagine it. How the week ahead will unfold is a mystery! It’s always good to help ourselves manage our fears and anxieties, to… full post
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Sunday Services This Month
Nov. 3 “Shine Your Light” Rev. Jill McAllisterNov. 10 “The Great Mystery” Rev. Jill McAllisterNov. 17 “Who Is My Neighbor” Rev. Jill McAllisterNov. 24 “Thanksgiving or Gratitude” Rev. Jill McAllister full post
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Wheel of the Year: Samhain – From Generation to Generation 10/27/24
The Wheel of the Year arrives at Samhain, which is closely related to Halloween. It is a time for honoring connections between the living and the dead, for telling stories which have lasted for generations.… full post
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“When We Say ‘Community’” 9/20/24
As Unitarian Universalists we are each free to believe what makes sense to us, and to keep learning and changing our minds as needed. Since folks aren’t attracted to this religious way for specific beliefs… full post
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“Small Acts of Democracy” 9/13/24
Our religious tradition set out on a unique path several hundred years ago by beginning to incorporate democratic principles. If, as according to a description of UUism from several generations ago, “our method is our… full post
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