The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
Jun 1 “River of Life” Skyla King-Christison and all
Jun 8 “Who We Choose To Become” Rev. Mwibutsawineza F. Ndagijimanayburundi
Jun 15 “Trans Ancestors, Queer Descendants and a Liberating Present” Rev. Lazarus Justice Jameson
Jun 22 “Return to Love” Rev. Jill McAllister
June 29 “On Ministry” Rev. Jill McAllister
The ‘regular’ church year – or the church year as it corresponds to the school year – is drawing to a close. Once again it is time to reflect on and celebrate the gifts and responsibilities of being this beautiful multi-generational congregation.
We will honor and share blessings with children and youth who are moving into new areas of religious exploration. We’ll honor and share blessing with our bridging high school senior on her way to becoming a young adult. We’ll renew our commitments to support one another at every bend in the river of life. Please join us! With Skyla King-Christison and all.
Register for this year-long group HERE by September 8th.
One of the sacred tasks of being human is making meaning of our lives, our identities, and the ever-unfolding story we are part of. In these threshold moments—when something ends and something new begins— ritual, reflection, and community provide needed grounding.
As Unitarian Universalists, we are blessed with a tradition rich in honoring life’s passages, especially for our children and youth. Yet too often, adults must navigate profound change without the spiritual scaffolding of ritual or the comfort of shared witness.
If you are living through a major life transition—grief, retirement, gender transition, divorce, recovery, becoming a parent, or any other significant turning point—you are not alone.
We invite you to join “Crossing Thresholds,” a year-long spiritual journey beginning this September. Together, we will explore the depth and complexity of change through:
Our time together will culminate in June’s River of Life service, where participants will be lovingly recognized by the congregation in their new place on the journey. This is an opportunity to be witnessed as you cross the threshold into what comes next with intention, spiritual grounding, and beloved community.
Group will meet from 6:30-8PM in Room 7 on the following dates:
September 11th: Meet and explore the process
September 15th: create altars
November 13th, January 8th, March 12th, and May 14th: Group reflection
*Monthly nature meditation times to be determined by group consensus. Individual atrium meditation time can be schedule with Skyla.
Donate NOW for the UUFC Auction. The deadline for donations is June 12, 2025. Please donate your service, getaway, or item. We need it all to earn money for the Fellowship in our largest FUNdraiser of the year.
Our 2025 Auction will be in two parts. Plan to bid online and come to the live auction if you can.
Online Auction: June 16 – 23
Live In-Person Auction with Silent Auction Tables: June 28
The Interim Search Team is delighted to announce that the Reverend Alexandra (Alex) McGee will be joining us as Interim Minister beginning in August. In accepting our offer, Reverend Alex responded, “What an honor to get to come and serve there with you all during this tender and powerful time. I look forward to the good work we can do together.”
We are excited for the possibilities that this new partnership offers!
With Gratitude,
Your Interim Search Team: Laurie Reed, Michael Molk, Rachel Houtman, and Sheryl Stuart
Join us to welcome to the Fellowship Peter Betjemann, the Executive Director of PRAx at OSU. The new Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts aims to spotlight intersections between the arts and all other disciplines at the university. It focuses on connections, both classical and innovative. Patricia Reser herself understands it this way: “The arts invite us to see, to think, to listen, to feel, and to reflect. I can’t imagine a more urgent path for humans and for humanity.” Peter Betjemann will reflect with us on this first year of PRAx and the vital role of the creative arts in these times in the world.
Wondering what’s up in RE? Got some great ideas to share? Well, then you’re invited to a casual RE info session after the service on Sunday, May 25th!
If the weather holds, we’ll gather out back on the concrete benches while the kids frolic, and if its yucky… well, we’ll hang in the back corner of the social hall and speak loudly.
If you can’t make it, but you have questions or ideas, my inbox is always open or you can book an appointment with me here.
See you Sunday!
~ Skyla King-Christison, Director of Religious Exploration
June 8, 2-4 PM, UUFC Social Hall
Come celebrate LGBTQIA+ community!
Alllies and all ages welcome!
Music, dancing, snacks, teams trivia game, face painting, dress up and photos, crafts, coloring, jigsaw puzzling, and more!
Come join in on the fun!
Volunteers welcome (and needed) for decorating prior to the party and for putting away afterwards.
To learn more, or to volunteer, please contact Anya.
Rev. Jill’s official last weekend with the UUFC will be Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 2025.
At 7 PM on Friday July 11, in the sanctuary, we will have music from a variety of our favorite UUFC musicians, and a light ‘roast’ of Jill.
At 5 PM on Saturday July 12, we will have a congregational picnic outside on our north lawn.
At 10 AM on Sunday July 13, we will celebrate with Jill as she leads her last service with us.
If you have questions about these events, contact Mark Aron or other members of the Committee on Ministry.
The general contractor’s part of the RE wing construction project is winding down. Final inspections are scheduled over the next 2 weeks and they intend to return the building to us by May 30th, almost a month before the original finish date.
Our volunteers still need to finish some interior and exterior painting but we are hiring professional painters to finish up some work that is beyond the safety and skill levels of our volunteers. We have a long list of other tasks to finish prior to moving furniture back to the building. That list is posted outside the foyer-to-classroom-wing doors. If you are available to help with those tasks please contact Wolfgang Dengler ASAP. Volunteering is a good way to get a sneak peak at the improvements.