A special thank you to master carpenter Russ Anderson who upgraded our shed with new siding and a new mower ramp. Russ and Nick Houtman painted the shed with our new Fellowship siding color. Russ then assisted Jim Good with the precision repair of the water-damaged exterior Gallery door. Many thanks to all of. you for volunteering your time and expertise If you would like to help occasionally with short projects to maintain our building, contact Building Stewards Steve Ferrell, Nick Houtman, or Wolfgang Dengler.
“Future Design” — Conversation: Building New Ways at the Fellowship 11/5
Sunday, 11/5 after the service
So much is in flux, in the world and at the Fellowship. Former systems, groups and events are changing, new ways are emerging and being created. Have you had questions about some aspect of Fellowship operation or participation? Wondering how to find out about things? We want to hear from you! Let’s have a conversation to inform this process of change. Join us after the Sunday service on November 5th in the Sanctuary. If you have questions, talk to Rev. Jill McA or Skyla King-Christison.
Doorbells – New System Installed:
Thanks to Steve Ferrell for persevering to find a system that will work for us. The doors are usually locked – ring the bell if you arrive during office hours. If you or your group need to get into the building outside of open hours, please contact office@uucorvallis.org to get the code for the key box.
Announcement Screens
Have you noticed the screens in the foyer and in the Social Hall? Newly installed, with thanks to Ginny Gibson and Anya Ballinger, they will offer the weekly announcements for each Sunday morning. This is one more way to help as folks as possible to know what’s happening at the Fellowship. Stop and have a look!
Choir Goes to Portland First Church
The UUFC choir will be heading to First Unitarian Church in Portland on Sunday October 8th to fill in while their music program is on retreat. We are hoping this is the beginning to a long and harmonious relationship with their ensembles. We will share in some of the music that unites our congregations around the world.
Join the “Secure Housing and Food for All” Team
Our October Justice Outreach offerings will support the South Corvallis Food Bank. Their mission is to increase sustainable food security in Corvallis by providing emergency food boxes, information and opportunities with compassion and respect. Donations can be made in person on Sundays, or at uucorvallis.org/donate.
Information about the Monthly Outreach Offering, as well as about UUFC Justice Teams, is posted on the bulletin board at the northeast corner of the Social Hall. This month the South Corvallis Food Bank open hours and lists of needed food are on the Bulletin board in the Social hall for October.
Did you know that in addition to providing food the South Corvallis Food Bank has cooking demonstrations and recipes, collects cold weather items, diapers, personal care, and household items? Volunteer opportunities include helping shoppers, restocking, gleaning, assisting with incoming deliveries, driving for monthly home delivery. Youth ages 12 and up are welcome with their guardian’s permission.
Questions? Contact them at (541) 760-9382 or email info@southcorvallisfoodbank.org
Join the Secure Housing and Food for All team meeting at 11:30 am in the library after the Sunday Service Oct. 8 and have your questions answered (or researched) by the team working to provide food, clothing, housing, shelter, and volunteers to the unhoused in Corvallis/Benton County.