Justice Theatre: Major Barbara Performances, 3/28-3/29

Ticket reservations are open for this year’s Justice Theatre staged reading of George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara on Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. This Victorian-era play is as witty as it is timely, and it will make you laugh and wince by turns. Come out and enjoy some theatre that will make you think while supporting a good cause—this year’s proceeds will go to support the work of local nonprofit Vina Moses Center.

Tickets available. Pay what you can.

Sunday Services This Month

Mar. 2  “The Long Legacy of Liberal Religion: What’s It Worth Now?” Rev. Jill McAllister

Mar. 9  “Keeping the Flame Alive”  Rev. Jill McAllister

Mar. 16  “You are Invited”  Rev. Jill McAllister

Mar. 23  “What Was Lost?”  Rev. Jill McAllister

Mar. 30  “Can We Still Laugh?”  Rev. Jill McAllister

Join the Greeter Team

We are ready – every Sunday – on a rotating basis to be at our best, to show up on the Side of Love and to meet people where they are. Come out of your shell and join this team of uplifting and welcoming people.

Speak to anyone at the Greeters’ desk for more information.

The Long Legacy of Liberal Religion: What’s It Worth Now? 3/2/25

Where do we come from? From a long line of reformers and innovators, courageous dissenters and broad-minded humanitarians, among others. The liberal religious tradition includes people in all times and places. It has never been the dominant culture, and has often been a dangerous path. And now? And here? What are this tradition and its high aims worth to us, today?

With Rev. Jill McAllister

Following the service, all who are interested are invited to join in another “Transition Talk” beginning at 11:45 in the Sanctuary.

Growing the Partner Church Team

The UUFC Partner Church team promotes international understanding, social justice, global ethics, and liberal religion through partner church relationships. To find out more and to join our growing team, please contact Heather E. via this email link. “In 1995, I bought a bumper sticker for my new car that said, “Visualize Whirled Peas.” It hit a chord with me on many levels – it was funny, I am a home economist, and it aligned with a more profound meaning.
It usually takes an event to spur one into action, to want to try to help this troubled world. I want to finally do something to help others and be a positive influence in the world – even if my efforts seem small.

This is how it begins, doesn’t it? By my being willing to send a message out into the universe? Will there ever be a moment when YOU will step forward and join others who want to help make our world a better place – or will you just visualize a blender of whirled peas?” – Heather E.

Queerly Beloved Meeting, 3/9

Queerly Beloved Meetup

Sunday, March 9th, 4 PM – 6 PM in the UUFC Social Hall

This month, we will have a combination hour. The first hour we will play some icebreaker get-to-know you games as we do puzzles. You are invited to bring your knitting if you have a project! The second hour we will listen to some queer comedians and discuss our responses to the themes they bring up! If you want to submit a video clip for the queer comedy watch party, contact the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Team!

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Queerly Beloved meets every Second Sunday! (note the temporary change!) Join LGBTQ+ folx and allies for social gatherings centered on queer issues and themes. We understand the importance of queer community, and our goal is to provide a safe space where people can find that sense of belonging right here in Corvallis.

If you need childcare for smaller children, please contact the Grandfolks Squad.

June Pride Party – Planning & Volunteering

Help the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Team throw a June Pride party at the UUFC!

If you have ideas for activities at our annual Queer Pride Party, let us know!

We are looking for volunteers now who want to take on one of these areas:

– Coordinate food and drinks

– Coordinate decorations

– Set up and tear down the day of the party

– Music

– Lead a game or activity!

Interested? Contact the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Team.

UUFC Justice Renewal, 4/5

UUFC justice teams, and all others who are interested, will gather on Saturday, April 5, to hear from community partners and share ideas in an event we are calling a Justice Renewal. We all face growing threats from several directions: an authoritarian federal government, homelessness, and climate change. In support of our Unitarian Universalist values, we will learn what our partners are focusing on now, priorities, and share our justice teams’ activities so we can develop strategies for increasing our impact.  A light breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM (GF and vegan options available.)  We’ll finish up in time for all who plan to go to the “Hands Off” rally at noon.

If you would like to participate beginning with breakfast at 8:30 AM please email cat@uucorvallis.org by March 29.

Elevator Speeches, 4/8

Do you trip over your words when someone asks you about your religion? Do you find it hard to articulate what UUs believe when you’re feeling on the spot? Well, struggle no more, my friend! There’s a workshop for that!

Join Skyla for a 3-part workshop to help you clarify your thoughts on what UUism means to you. By the end of our time together, you’ll have a short, meaningful elevator speech in your pocket for the next time someone says, “You’re a Unitarian Universalist? What does that even mean?”

April 8, 15, and 22nd from 6-7 PM in the social hall.

Register with this form: https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/3c115c6.

Thank you for preregistering by April 1st.