SAVE THE DATE! UUFC Women’s Retreat October 17-18 at the UUFC. Theme: Right Here, Right Now: Peace through Practice. We’ll gather to strengthen our center, strengthen our connections, strengthen our community. Volunteers, suggestions, and questions are welcome at womensretreat@uucorvallis.org. Team facilitators are Heather Thomas, Kimi Mayo, and Priscilla Galasso
Roy Zimmerman Concert, 10/13
Join us on SUNDAY EVENING, Oct. 13, 7 PM at the UUFC to welcome singer /songwriter Roy Zimmerman back to Corvallis and the Fellowship. Especially in these pre-election weeks, we need his wit and wisdom to strengthen and encourage us.
~Roy Zimmerman writes funny, socially conscious songs. He’s sung these songs on stages, screens and airwaves for over thirty years, bringing laughter and encouragement to progressive-minded people across the nation.
~Roy’s songs, at turns heartfelt and hilarious, turn our hearts, minds and ears toward the social justice battles yet to be won. His motto: “Sing. Laugh. Defend Democracy.”
~He’s putting the finishing touches on a new album – his 11th as a solo artist. ROADMAP is a collection of classic social justice songs re-imagined for this fraught moment in our history.
~“He simultaneously inspires me and makes me laugh my ass off,” said Paul Krassner.
~”Roy’s lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection,” said Joni Mitchell.
UUFC Holiday Fair, 12/7
Get ready for a wonderful time at our annual UUFC HOLIDAY FAIR! Tell all your friends and neighbors. You don’t want to miss this. On Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 to 3:00, you’ll be able to buy:
* Beautiful handmade arts and crafts for yourself or as presents for others
* Tasty baked goods donated by UUFC bakers
* Lovely greenery swags and table centerpieces
* And, until they sell out, coffee, tea, snacks, and a light lunch
“Rosh Hashanah, Entitlement, and Floods” 10/6/24
Each Sunday during the pandemic lock-down, when we worshipped together online, I began each service with a short reflection on “where are we this week?” more or less. Here at the beginning of October, a few days into the Jewish observance of Rosh Hashanah, I’m beginning in a similar way. What do we need to know, what can we know, how shall we live given the currents states of affairs – floods, elections, wars, and more.
Rev. Jill McAllister
Our Justice Outreach Offerings for October will support our Partner Church in Transylvania, except for this first Sunday of the month, Oct. 6. This week our offerings will support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund, which is raising funds for communities recently ravaged by flooding.
Addressing the Climate Emergency, 10/12 and 10/13
Dear Friends, I am writing today to invite you to a community meeting where we will talk about how we can connect around issues of climate change. This meeting will bring together folks from all walks of life here in Corvallis. It will be at the Church of the Good Samaritan on October 12th 9am and 13th 1:30pm (for two half-days). Details are in the photo. I hope you can make it. And feel free to spread the word. Thank you.
Take care,
Melissa Bird
Rev. Jill McAllister is one of the principal organizers of this community meeting which is supported by a grant from the Justice Outreach Fund.
Rev. Melissa Bird of the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan issues this invitation.
Justice Outreach Offerings for October – Partner Church
Our Justice Outreach Offerings in October will primarily support our Partner Congregation in Bozod Korispatak, Transylvania. For several decades we have given financial support to these partners for scholarships for students, a grant for the minister, and support of care of elderly members of the congregation. We are continuing these forms of support.
On the first Sunday, Oct. 6, our offerings will be sent to the UUA Disaster Fund, for direct aid to congregations in North Carolina and other areas hard-hit by recent flooding.
Regional Youth Overnight Registration Due, 10/12
Corvallis will host yUUth from across Oregon and Washington for some fun and community-building on October 26th!
We will have pizza, candle-lit worship, and the haunted corn maze at the Melon shack before sleeping over in room 7!
We recognize that not everyone enjoys haunted events, and we remind you that there is a hay slide and tents with lights for hanging out with your new youth group besties, so come anyway and enjoy the parts that speak to you!
WHEN? October 26th @ 6 through October 27th
WHERE? Room 7 @ UUFC and the Melon Shack.
Registration is due no later than OCTOBER 12th.
Contact Skyla with questions!
Family Breakfast is BACK!
Connect with other families while enjoying a chat and a warm breakfast together. Bring your friends and a breakfast item to share if you like! Or just come as you are and recharge.
A big thank you to the Pollinder Family for pulling this event together!
WHERE: Social Hall
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of the month (no breakfast September, December, or June) 8:45-9:45 AM
WHO: Anyone with children or youth who wants to connect with other families!
Registration is appreciated to help with planning how much food to make, but drop-ins are welcome.