The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
Many things we create serve us well for a time. But how do we know when their time has come to an end? What are the spiritual cues for making space for new life-giving creativity? Transformation can be scary and exhilarating.
The originally planned UUFC history slide show and timeline after service have been postponed.
Rev. Alex McGee will preach
March 30th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Do you like singing with others? Do you play an instrument? Come join us for a relaxed evening of making music together.
Guitars, ukuleles, piccolos, tubas, hand drums, recorders, hammered dulcimers…all instruments are welcome!
Sing along, try something new, or just listen and enjoy.
We’re building community through shared music-making—no experience needed, no pressure, just music, connection and fun.
The Board of Directors has formed a task force to inform the congregation about Rev. Jill McAllister’s nomination for Minister Emerita in preparation for a vote at the UUFC Annual Meeting on May 17. This task force is conducting a number of listening sessions in which to discuss this process and answer any potential questions. They will also set up a table in the Social Hall or Foyer after worship services to answer questions and share information.
Here are the currently-scheduled listening sessions:
Sunday, March 22 7 – 8:30 PM Listening Session in the Sanctuary
Thursday, March 26 7 – 8:30 PM Listening Session in Room 3
Sunday, April 12 11:45 AM Listening Session in the Sanctuary
The task force has written a list of frequently-asked questions about Ministers Emerit, which you can read here.
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
Prepare for the upcoming No Kings III protest by taking this Know Your Rights training on March 23!
From the organizers:
In this ACLU-led training, participants will learn about the Constitutional right to peacefully protest and about best practices for reducing risks when attending protests like the upcoming No Kings mobilization on March 28.
Monday, March 23, 6 – 7 PM. Register here. This training is offered virtually, so you don’t even need to get off your couch or put on pants!
Save the Dates: Cascadia County Park, June 25 – 28, 2026
Moonshine Park (near Siletz), September 10 – 13, 2026
Come and join in fun and fellowship while camping with fellow UUFC members and friends! Plans include time for hiking, exploring, crafts, building community, happy hour, and much more. Bring your own tent, personal gear, and food. Parking is very limited (6 cars and 2 RVs – no hook-ups) at Cascadia and 8 vehicles (including RVs) at Moonshine Park, so carpools are encouraged. Come out for all or part of the event.
Links to the camps:
Cascadia County Park: https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/park/cascadia-county-park
Moonshine Park: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/1060/Moonshine-Park
Registration fees: $30 per person for each weekend (4days/3nights); family rates are available and will be detailed on the registration form
More information and a link for reservations will be sent out soon. If you have specific questions, please contact Julie Halter and Nancy Gill by filling out this form.
Explore Our UU Roots – Castles, Cathedrals, Dungeons, Villages!
You’re invited to join other members of the UUFC who have expressed interest in the September 8-19, 2026 trip to the Transylvania region of Romania.
This is where Unitarianism started as an organized religion. The trip will be led by the Hungarian Unitarian Church and will be guided by local English-speaking Unitarian ministers. Included will be a weekend visit with our partner congregation in Kőrispatak.
We will meet on SUNDAY April 12 in the UUFC Library at 11:30 a.m. to discuss particulars.
Contact Heather at this link ASAP if interested in joining the conversation or is you want more information. Deadline to sign up: April 20, 2026
Justice Theatre presents: 12 Angry Jurors—Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm at the Fellowship.
Once per year, the Justice Theatre Team transforms the Sanctuary into a theatre for two exciting days! This year’s show explores our country’s troubled relationship with its justice system. Twelve strangers on a jury are tasked with the burden of determining a young man’s guilt when the death penalty is on the line. Eleven of them take the testimonies and evidence at face value; one, however, does not. This dissenting opinion sets off a fierce and hotly debated standoff, which raises some terribly timely questions: why do we believe in what we are told? Can we truly trust the justice system when we allow our own biases, doubts, and fears to influence our judgment? What is the value of one human life compared to any other? All proceeds from this pay-what-you-can production will go to support legal aid through The Lawyers Campaign for Equal Justice. You can reserve tickets and donate online at buytickets.at/uufc or just come to a show and donate at the door! We hope to see you there!
Free childcare can usually be arranged for any Fellowship event by using this link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
As people of conscience, how can we relate to the people who serve in our military, knowing the complex moral issues that they face? Guest speaker Logan Isaac brings his background as a veteran, theologian, and ethicist.
Logan Isaac will speak
Having a personal or professional agenda is often considered a negative thing in Unitarian Universalism. Yet, not having purpose can cause anguish. We begin wonder what we are doing here. Today we unwrap our agendas in a life well lived.
Guest speaker Rev. Mitra Rahnema is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry. She has offered ministry to congregations in Missouri, Michigan, and California. Mitra is editor of the 2017 book and UUA Common Read, “Centering: Navigating Race, Authenticity, and Power in Ministry.” She is dedicated to building vibrant and engaged anti-oppressive communities. Mitra lives in Portland, OR.
What is your earliest memory of singing in a group? When was a time when you felt more power and peace because of singing with others? Today’s service will explore justice songs from our UU hymnal, and we will learn two songs chosen by local Corvallis churches to learn together for those attending the March 28 march.
Led by Robin Lancaster (member lay leader) and David Servias (Music Director)
The UUFC History Presentation by the Transitions Team, originally scheduled for March 29 after the service, is being rescheduled to a later date. We look forward to bringing you the meaningful story of the founders, commitment, idealism, and hard work that makes the UUFC what it is today. If you were planning to come on March 29 after the service, please cancel that on your calendar.