The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
Saturday, October 7, 9:30 to 1:30
Sunday, October 8, 11:00 to 1:00 in the UU Parking Lot
Pumpkins, jams, jellies, salsa and more will be for sale! If you have produce, plants, art, or crafts to contribute, please bring them! Volunteers are needed! Contact Nancy Kyle.
Proceeds will benefit Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center and their efforts to support immigrants with fees needed for work permits and citizenship, and the Benitez family, our most recent Salvadoran immigrants.
September arrives and soon we’ll begin a new Fellowship year. First, however, we’ll take a small break in the usual routine of Sunday services – a Sunday off, a chance to intentionally pause, a chance perhaps to consider and mull: what does this routine mean to me? What is it for? Whom is it for? The Fellowship is many things and includes many things, yet at its heart it is a worshiping community – which means at the very least that it is a gathering of people who are committed to a shared endeavor, a shared religious life. If you’re simply in the habit of attending, I invite you to take this time to consider what it means to you to be part of this worshiping community.
Our theme for the coming year will be “Building A New Way.” Whether we had decided to be aware of that need or not, the call to build new ways of being together, of being in the world, of sharing and caring, of searching for meaning, of building deep connections, of inspiring action – the call to build new ways is clarion. The world has changed, is changing, is in need of change – and we are part of the world.
Some of the areas we’ll continue to work on are living in a climate crisis, learning to understand and dismantle systems of oppression – racism in particular, how to be welcoming and inclusive, generational differences and bridges, and what religious and spiritual practices can help us in this work. Some of the new areas we’ll explore include leadership for now and the future, and especially leadership for the life and work of the Fellowship.
Enjoy this small break, use it well, and come again on September 10 ready to joyfully begin again, sharing the work and the beauty of being the UU Fellowship of Corvallis.
~Public Videos from the UUA General Assembly in June 2023
Whether you attended or not, whether in person or online, everyone can now view and share the Public Videos from GA 2023. Public Videos include all General Sessions, plus three mainstage worship services: Service of the Living Tradition, Synergy Bridging Service, and Sunday Worship.
~Recommended for Families with young children: “The Tending Years” by J.L. Shattuck
Every day you meet your child’s spiritual and emotional needs—you just don’t know it. In this accessible and comforting book, J.L. Shattuck provides insight into your child’s earliest rituals. Unlike parenting books that ask you to change the way you interact with your child, this easy-to-read volume details the ways in which you’re already tending to your child’s needs and offers inspiration and support to help you throught he preschool years and beyond. Available for pre-order from the UUA Bookstore (InSpirit, at
UUA.org).
Today’s story is the first in a quartet of elemental stories. In honor of the Joining of the Waters, this is a story of Yemaya, the Orisha of water. The Orisha are personifications of the forces of nature, aspects of the divine as they are understood in the faith of the Yoruba religion, as well as other faith traditions in the African diaspora.
This story was inspired by an article in Teen Vogue that was written in response to the oddly heated internet discourse surrounding the casting of a young Black woman to play Ariel in the recent live action adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. It argues that in the context of Yemaya, who is often depicted with a fish tail, a Black mermaid actually makes a great deal of sense!
Sound and Music Attributions
Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Winter Night by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6910-winter-night
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Cinematic Epic Emotional by Alex-Productions
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9193-cinematic-epic-emotional-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Mystical Universe by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7646-mystical-universe
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
“Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A,” InspectorJ
https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/360328/
Tue 12 Sep, 4:00 PM, online
Clean Energy Revolution: What’s the Next Big Step? It’s been one year since President Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act, an unprecedented investment into clean energy. Since the signing, over 211 clean energy projects have been announced across 38 states—a true clean energy revolution! Or so we’re hoping. So far, countless clean energy projects have faced challenges with grid transmission, interconnection, and siting. The clean energy revolution is at risk of being stopped right in its tracks. At this webinar you’ll hear from experts on the most impactful policies for responsible transmission, interconnection, and siting reforms. Register
Thu 14 Sep, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Corvallis-Benton Co.Public Library
“GROWING A VEGETABLE GARDEN” LECTURE SERIES
Shonnard’s nursery manager/educator Darren Morgan on how to tend your garden soil, from soil testing and amending to cover crops, mulch and other methods of covering for nutrients, controlling weed growth, and allowing earlier spring planting.
Sun 17 Sep, 2:00 -4:00 PM, Central Park Gazebo
Local rally to support the NYC March to End Fossil Fuels, prior to the Sept. 20th UN Climate Ambition Summit, urging world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels. Our house is on fire! All hands on deck!! Join the bucket brigade to muster climate action and nurture hope. Speakers, music, skits, chants, art, and tabling info by climate groups. Please walk, bike, bus, scoot, or carpool to the rally.
Sun 17 Sep, 5:45 – 7:15 PM, Natural Grocers, 1235 NW 10th Street
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED POTLUCK We are vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores who are attempting to eat and/or learn more about the health benefits of a WFPB diet. First time attendees do not need to bring a dish. RSVP for more details about this monthly potluck; usually the 3rd Sun.
Wed 20 Sep, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, online
Eco-municipality Webinar 1: Virtually visit the rural Arctic Circle, Swedish community, Overtornea, that was inspired to rise up from population loss and other hardships by taking an ecological and participative approach to economic revitalization. Join us to celebrate their 40 years and to learn about the evolution and ongoing success of the eco-municipality of Overtornea with the founder and leader of the Swedish Eco-Municipality Movement, Torbjorn Lahti, co-author of The Natural Step for Communities. Register
Thu 21 Sep, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street
INVASIVE ASH BORER AND AREA FORESTS Ecology Pub Talk by Jennifer Killian, City of Corvallis Urban Forester, presenting information on the invasive Emerald Ash Borer and its impact on area forests. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed.
THUR 21 SEP 21, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Online option, contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
“The importance of Fire in Ecosystem Restoration” Aaron Groth
Wed 18 Oct, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, online
Eco-municipality Webinar 2: Virtually visit the eco-municipality of Karlskrona in the south of Sweden. Learn about the science-based framework of the Swedish network of ecomunicpalities, SEKOM, and the Karlskrona eco-municipality. Register
There is no more important climate work than the influencing of legislation and policy, whether at the national, state, or local level. Climate Action Opportunities, refreshed weekly on Saturdays, provides three or four curated, quick opportunities to do just that.
To help assess the engagement of UUFC members and friends in faith-based climate action and to encourage such action, please anonymously <Share> the number of the actions below you take this week. Optionally, you may anonymously also share other recent climate action.
The organizations whose calls to action we amplify, and the number from each organization, are listed <here>
Sat 9 Sep
Steel-mill Emissions: The 10 steel mills operating in the U.S. release more than 500 tons of toxic metals into the air each year. Despite the need for stronger protections, the EPA has proposed a weak rule to regulate those emissions. Urge EPA to strengthen the rule
Block new oil & gas leases: President Biden has committed to honor Tribal treaties and recognize nation-to-nation relationships with Tribes, but he has undermined his promises by approving harmful fossil fuel projects despite Indigenous opposition. Using his current authority, President Biden can block new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, and deny federal permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure like pipelines. Start Writing
Oregon State Forests: Oregon’s Board of Forestry will soon decide the fate of a long-awaited Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to manage state forests. It is important for the Board to hear from Oregonians who value healthy forests, strong salmon runs, clean water, recreation, and climate resilience! Take Action
Climate-Smart Farm Bill: The 2023 Farm Bill presents an important opportunity to create a food and agricultural system that provides healthy food for all while helping to avoid a climate crisis and improving equity for consumers and producers. A climate-smart farm bill can achieve many important goals: protecting soil fertility, improving water quality, helping farmers cope wit
National Park Service Awards Over $603,000 to Indian Country and Native Hawaiian Organizations
After Decades Of Oil Drilling, Indigenous Waorani Group Fights New Industry Expansions In Ecuador
Tribe getting piece of Minnesota back more than a century after ancestors died there
Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis
Sustainability push: Pacific Northwest to take a green turn in potato farming
Producers protecting and restoring our lands
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets. This is why
On the last day of winter, Australia reached record 37.5 pct renewables share for the year
Electrify America begins operations at 75MW ‘Solar Glow 1’ site
EU fossil fuel burning for electricity fell to lowest on record in 2023, data shows
Coal Stabbed In The Back Again By New Floating Solar Array
Striking Gold – A Molecular Mystery Solution for Potential Clean Energy
Powered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam
Philippines’ Largest Inland Lake To Host Large-Scale Floating Solar Projects Producing Up To 1,800MW
Faith-based Climate Action Team
All are invited and encouraged to participate. Contact:Jed Irvine <jedirv@gmail.com> or Michael Hughes <michael.a.hughes1951@gmail.com>
National Park Service Awards Over $603,000 to Indian Country and Native Hawaiian Organizations
After Decades Of Oil Drilling, Indigenous Waorani Group Fights New Industry Expansions In Ecuador
Tribe getting piece of Minnesota back more than a century after ancestors died there
Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis
Sustainability push: Pacific Northwest to take a green turn in potato farming
Producers protecting and restoring our lands
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets. This is why
On the last day of winter, Australia reached record 37.5 pct renewables share for the year
Electrify America begins operations at 75MW ‘Solar Glow 1’ site
EU fossil fuel burning for electricity fell to lowest on record in 2023, data shows
Coal Stabbed In The Back Again By New Floating Solar Array
Striking Gold – A Molecular Mystery Solution for Potential Clean Energy
Powered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam
Philippines’ Largest Inland Lake To Host Large-Scale Floating Solar Projects Producing Up To 1,800MW
U.S. Solar Panel Shipments Increased 10% Last Year
Toothpaste Tubes Are a Hot Mess—Here’s the Eco-Friendly Alternative We Love
There is no more important climate work than the influencing of legislation and policy, whether at the national, state, or local level. Climate Action Opportunities, refreshed weekly on Saturdays, provides three or four curated, quick opportunities to do just that.
To help assess the engagement of UUFC members and friends in faith-based climate action and to encourage such action, please anonymously <Share> the number of the actions below you take this week. Optionally, you may anonymously also share other recent climate action.
The organizations whose calls to action we amplify, and the number from each organization, are listed <here>
Sat 9 Sep
Steel-mill Emissions: The 10 steel mills operating in the U.S. release more than 500 tons of toxic metals into the air each year. Despite the need for stronger protections, the EPA has proposed a weak rule to regulate those emissions. Urge EPA to strengthen the rule
Block new oil & gas leases: President Biden has committed to honor Tribal treaties and recognize nation-to-nation relationships with Tribes, but he has undermined his promises by approving harmful fossil fuel projects despite Indigenous opposition. Using his current authority, President Biden can block new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, and deny federal permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure like pipelines. Start Writing
Oregon State Forests: Oregon’s Board of Forestry will soon decide the fate of a long-awaited Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to manage state forests. It is important for the Board to hear from Oregonians who value healthy forests, strong salmon runs, clean water, recreation, and climate resilience! Take Action
Climate-Smart Farm Bill: The 2023 Farm Bill presents an important opportunity to create a food and agricultural system that provides healthy food for all while helping to avoid a climate crisis and improving equity for consumers and producers. A climate-smart farm bill can achieve many important goals: protecting soil fertility, improving water quality, helping farmers cope with extreme weather, and saving energy. Tell Your Senators
Of Note This Week is a source for current climate-change information at the local, state, and national levels. It is refreshed weekly on Saturday.
Sat 9 Sep
Cosmos
Climate change is messing with photosynthesis
IEEE Spectrum
African Hydropower Confronts Cheap Solar and Wind
Inside Climate News
Green Groups Are Divided Over a Proposal to Boost the Nation’s Hydropower. Here’s Why
Katharine Hayhoe
Politico
How the power grid survived a hot, hot summer
Popular Science
What’s the most sustainable way to mine the largest known lithium deposit in the world?
SciTechDaily
Climate Change’s Deadly Legacy: How Rising Temperatures Fueled Ancient Aggression
The Conversation
The Guardian
Anger is most powerful emotion by far for spurring climate action, study finds
Tue 12 Sep, 4:00 PM, online
Clean Energy Revolution: What’s the Next Big Step? It’s been one year since President Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act, an unprecedented investment into clean energy. Since the signing, over 211 clean energy projects have been announced across 38 states—a true clean energy revolution! Or so we’re hoping. So far, countless clean energy projects have faced challenges with grid transmission, interconnection, and siting. The clean energy revolution is at risk of being stopped right in its tracks. At this webinar you’ll hear from experts on the most impactful policies for responsible transmission, interconnection, and siting reforms. Register
Thu 14 Sep, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Corvallis-Benton Co.Public Library
“GROWING A VEGETABLE GARDEN” LECTURE SERIES
Shonnard’s nursery manager/educator Darren Morgan on how to tend your garden soil, from soil testing and amending to cover crops, mulch and other methods of covering for nutrients, controlling weed growth, and allowing earlier spring planting.
Sun 17 Sep, 2:00 -4:00 PM, Central Park Gazebo
Local rally to support the NYC March to End Fossil Fuels, prior to the Sept. 20th UN Climate Ambition Summit, urging world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels. Our house is on fire! All hands on deck!! Join the bucket brigade to muster climate action and nurture hope. Speakers, music, skits, chants, art, and tabling info by climate groups. Please walk, bike, bus, scoot, or carpool to the rally.
Sun 17 Sep, 5:45 – 7:15 PM, Natural Grocers, 1235 NW 10th Street
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED POTLUCK We are vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores who are attempting to eat and/or learn more about the health benefits of a WFPB diet. First time attendees do not need to bring a dish. RSVP for more details about this monthly potluck; usually the 3rd Sun.
Wed 20 Sep, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, online
Eco-municipality Webinar 1: Virtually visit the rural Arctic Circle, Swedish community, Overtornea, that was inspired to rise up from population loss and other hardships by taking an ecological and participative approach to economic revitalization. Join us to celebrate their 40 years and to learn about the evolution and ongoing success of the eco-municipality of Overtornea with the founder and leader of the Swedish Eco-Municipality Movement, Torbjorn Lahti, co-author of The Natural Step for Communities. Register
Thu 21 Sep, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street
INVASIVE ASH BORER AND AREA FORESTS Ecology Pub Talk by Jennifer Killian, City of Corvallis Urban Forester, presenting information on the invasive Emerald Ash Borer and its impact on area forests. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed.
THUR 21 SEP 21, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Online option, contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
“The importance of Fire in Ecosystem Restoration” Aaron Groth
Wed 18 Oct, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, online
Eco-municipality Webinar 2: Virtually visit the eco-municipality of Karlskrona in the south of Sweden. Learn about the science-based framework of the Swedish network of ecomunicpalities, SEKOM, and the Karlskrona eco-municipality. Register
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. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday in the afternoon. All are welcome! Questions: connect@uucorvallis.org
The next queerly beloved will be September 17th, 4pm-7pm! We will be watching The Prince, written by and starring Abigail Thorn the “trans princess of TERF Island”.
“The Prince is a transformative new play that has everything: sword fighting, lesbianism, Hamlet, and disappointed parents”
The play is 2 hours long, so those who want to stick around after for discussion are welcome to! Content warnings include language, misgendering, and stage fighting. I’d say its ~PG-13 mainly due to language. Feel free to bring snacks to share if that strikes your fancy 🙂
We will meet in Room 7 or on the Social Hall deck depending on weather and equipment logistics.
Hope to see you there! – Lily Hislop
Friday, September 29th, 2023, 7:00 -8:30 pm in the Social Hall
Improv games and theater sports with UU friends! No experience necessary. Participation in the games is entirely voluntary. You can simply sit back and enjoy the merriment if you wish.
Hosted by Jim Whiting, Priscilla Galasso, and Anya Ballinger
Connect Up event – connect@uucorvallis.org
