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Sunday Services

  • This Week:

    April 12, 2026 – When Our Ideals are Challenged

    When we work hard to make this world more just, but seem to face betrayal and despair instead, what can we do?  Alex will bring lessons from Unitarian and Universalist forebears as well as current activist theologians.  Renewed inner spirituality, sharing our lessons, and resting may surprise us on our way.

    Rev. Alexandra McGee will preach.  Special guest musician Nancy Snowden will play cello.

  • Services This Month:

    April 19, 2026 – Caring for Moral Health

    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

    April 26, 2026 – What’s Your Agenda

    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.

From the Minister

  • Between Us (December 2023)

    December arrives, with its unique forms of busy-ness and expectations, and I invite you to give yourself time to contemplate this season from as many perspectives as you can. To contemplate means to observe deeply, with focused attention. Perhaps what I’m suggesting is something different – not merely to think about in order to categorize, but to feel – to know by feeling. Maybe ponder is a better word than contemplate. What is this season, for you? What makes a difference? Winter, darkness, lights, Christmas, Solstice, rain or snow, fog, solitude, celebrations, rest?

    It is a season of holidays / holy days – each with particular insights to offer – Hannukah, Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Divali, and others. It is a season on this particular part of the earth – of rain and fog, sometimes of cold and ice, of geese and owls, of bare trees and mud, of creeks full and running fast. It is sadly, still, a season of struggle and strife, here and in so many other places. Of all these insights and occurrences, what nurtures you? What is hard for you? What helps you remember what you are part of?

    There’s lots of talk about giving, of course – especially from those who depend on this season to make as much money as they can. “Give our things” they say, and we too easily believe that consumerism is a source of happiness. We know the limits of that habit. What if we could make this a season of generosity more than just of “giving”?

    Events and Activities

    News and Announcements

    • Help put the chairs back!

      Our sanctuary has had an eventful week with an open floor, but now we need to put the chairs back before our Sunday worship service. If you are willing to lift chairs and come to the Fellowship at 9 AM this Sunday (Sep. 13) we need you! We would really appreciate it if you would also sign up here to tell us you’ll be helping. You may think that plenty of people will be available to help, but the few people who regularly show up early on Sundays have other responsibilities that are crucial to our worship; they won’t have time to also handle the chairs.

    • POSTPONED: Town Halls on Social Hall Expansion

      The Social Hall Expansion Team has postponed the town hall meetings originally planned for October 2026. Updated event advertisements will be posted when new dates are chosen.

    • Protect Election Integrity and Get Out the Vote, Tuesday 9/15, 6-8pm, UUFC Room 3

      Help us write in support of democracy! Postcards to every Oregon County Election official thanking them for protecting Oregon’s elections. Down Ballot Election Integrity Letters to voters in Nevada, North Carolina, Colorado, and Montana where important down ballot elections are occurring. Letters and postcards to potential voters in states where elections are likely to be close. We’ll supply materials, info, addresses, and food. Let’s join together to protect our sacred right to have our votes counted! For information, contact Claire M.

      We will also gather on Sunday, 9/20, after the service in the UUFC Library

    • Congregational Survey for the Settled Minister Search

      A survey from the Settled Minister Search Committee is ready for you; find it at https://forms.gle/cRfurPUXLKyXq4vE7. Please take 15 minutes to tell the search committee about yourself and your experience of our congregation! This confidential information will be used to enrich the narrative about our ministry context and needs that the search team will share with ministerial applicants. Look for Survey links on the website, in the Order of Service on Sunday mornings, and in the Foyer on Sunday mornings (paper copies and laptops). October 11, 2026 is the deadline to submit your input.

    • Annual Emergency Preparedness Training

      UUFC Safety Team presents
      Annual Emergency Preparedness Training

      Saturday September 26. 10 AM – 12 Noon. Sanctuary

      This training is designed specifically for all House Managers, Building Staff, Foyer Watchers, Board Members, Acting DRE’s, everyone involved in Sunday worship services.
      Media team members and Welcome greeters are encouraged to attend.
      This training event is open to everyone in the congregation.

      Training includes demonstration of new equipment, new instruction sheets, and proper use of the walkie-talkie radios. Slide presentations will provide step-by-step explanation of the evacuation process.Tours of the building will demonstrate alarm systems and exit routes.

      The training session will be available on Zoom, and recorded for later viewing.

      It is extremely important for the safety of the congregation that all individuals involved in Sunday worship services be fully aware of their duties in case of evacuation as outlined in the most current Evacuation Protocol. Please come to the training!

      Wolfgang Dengler
      UUFC Safety Team leader

    • Global Partners Team, 9/13/26 at 11:30

      There’s a place for you on our team!

      The Global Partners Team offers members and friends of the UUFC transformational opportunities to build global solidarity and foster mutual cultural and spiritual exchanges with international UU communities.

      Please join us on Sunday, September 13 at 11:30 AM in the UUFC library. The timing couldn’t be better for you to join us as we prepare for a new church year!

      Contact GPT lead, Heather E, at this link for more information.

    • Care of Fellowship indoor plants

      The indoor plants at the Fellowship are being well cared for by a horticulturist. If you want to chat about their care I’d love to hear from you. But please don’t water, feed, repot, or prune them without making sure that I don’t already have plans. Remember the old saying: too many cooks spoil the broth!

      Contact: Kris Egan

    • Outreach Offerings for September

      Our Sunday Outreach offerings in September support DRUUMM – Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries – which is a Unitarian Universalist People of Color Ministry and anti-racist collective. As an all-volunteer ministry, DRUUMM continues to lead efforts to fulfill the aims of becoming an anti-racist, anti oppressive, multicultural UUA, creating space for youth, young adult and our families of color to heal and work collectively, and steward an effective organization that develops new leadership and manages consistent communication with members. DRUUMM is open to all people.

      Read more at DRUUMM.org.

    • 9/13/2026 Ice Cream Social

      Registration is requested HERE

      WHAT: Free ice cream, games, and community building

      WHEN: Sunday, September 13th from 5–6:30 PM

      WHERE: Fellowship lawn

      WHY: Because it’s good to connect, play together, and eat frozen sugar!

      All ages are invited to join us for a cold treat and meet ’n’ greet on the Fellowship lawn on Sunday, September 13th from 5 to 6:30 PM, hosted by the RE Council teams!

      Have a casual chance to reconnect and start the new Fellowship year off right, and find out what’s coming up in RE for adults, families, children, and youth in the year ahead. Discuss your brilliant ideas with RE team leaders and Skyla. Catch up with old friends and maybe even meet your new Fellowship bestie over a sundae bar!

      We’ll have gluten-free and vegan options available, as well as board games to share.

      It would be super helpful in our planning if you would REGISTER HERE, but if you forget, please do come anyway!

      See you there!

    • UUFC Men’s Retreat Oct. 16-18 – Sign Up Now!

      Playing the Game of Life: How Do We Roll?
      What have been our most meaningful experiences in the game of life? How have we responded to the curveballs that have come our way? What have we learned? That’s the focus of this year’s UU Men’s Retreat – the major things that have shaped how we play the game of life. We’ll share meaningful experiences and have fun together, too – what a concept!

      Register ONLINE at https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/mensretreatregistration2026.

      Join us at Camp Harlow near Eugene (only an hour’s drive from Corvallis). This is a great opportunity for those who identify as men to get to know each other better and build deeper connections. The fee for the retreat is on a sliding scale, based on what you can afford. (No refunds after Sept. 18.) Check out the flyer with details at this link:
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIMivMGszgBUKOD_mSq7pUeyUU0Qa3Dj/view?usp=sharing

      More information: contact Alan Kirk <mensretreat@uucorvallis.org>

    • Parking Lot Rummage Sale, 9/12

      Find items in your closets, attic, garage that you no longer need and donate them to the annual UUFC Parking Lot Rummage Sale. Pre-price the items at home (whole dollar amounts, thrift store pricing) and bring them between 8:00 – 8:45 AM to the UUFC parking lot. Display the items on tables there or ones you bring. Join with a friend or two to stay by the table and encourage sales. Send buyers to a central cashier. At 1:00 PM pack up any unsold items and take home or to a thrift store. It’s a win-win for you and the Fellowship. Encourage all your friends and neighbors to come.

      VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need volunteers to post flyers in Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath no later than September 5, help set up and take down tables and cashier on September 12. Use this Sign Up Genius link to sign up now.
      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AEA72DA7F4CE9-64895823-uufc