From the Minister
Between Us (September 2023)
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.
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When to Call Your Minister
When you have questions about religion or spirituality or life; when you are new to UUism or the Fellowship and want to learn more; when you are in transition or thinking of making a change; when you are sick, or afraid, or worried; when you are grieving; when you want to finally let go of something you’ve carried for too long; when you want to figure out how to make a relationship better; when you need someone to simply listen. minister@uucorvallis.org
Emergency Aid Fund – Another Way We Help Each Other
The Emergency Aid Fund (EAF) is for members and friends of the Fellowship in a time of need: a one-time, emergency situation when assistance is not available through any other sources. Examples of needs include food, shelter, utilities, medical prescriptions, or transportation to a job or job interview.
All inquiries are confidential. To make a request contact Rev. Jill McAllister (541-752-5218), who will then consult with members of the Emergency Aid Fund team. Priority is given to members of the Fellowship. Generally, up to $500 is available, up to once per year per family or individual. The Emergency Aid Fund is created and sustained by donations and contributions, which are always welcome.
Announcements
Events at UUFC
For meetings and all events in the building, see the room reservation calendar
Breeze Page
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Sunday Worship Services:
Sundays at 10 AM at UUFC, or on Zoom. Join Sunday Service Zoom meeting
Sunday Men’s Gathering:
Sundays at 12-1:30 PM on Zoom. Join Men’s Gathering Zoom meeting
Buddhist Meditation:
Mondays, 3:30 PM at UUFC, or on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting
Online Coffee Hour:
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM at UUFC or on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting
Mindful Awareness Practice:
Sundays at 10 AM at UUFC, or on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting
Kirtan:
Sundays at 10 AM at UUFC, or on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting
Connect Up Activities
- Harvest UU-Pick
Pick fruits and vegetables at our mini farm for your dinner table & join us in a glass … Read more - Sips & Snacks
Join Heather E and UU friends for winery visits this summer! Leave UUFC Parking lot at 11:30. Visits … Read more - Queerly Beloved September
Join LGBTQ+ folx and allies for social gatherings centered on queer issues and themes. We understand the importance … Read more - Ham on Wry
Friday, September 29th, 2023, 7:00 -8:30 pm in the Social Hall Improv games and theater sports with UU … Read more - Book Group
The Connect Up Book Group meets monthly on Zoom, January through October. Books are selected by the participants. … Read more - Nerd Girls Science
Women and non-binary persons are invited to come and share science news articles or books. No science background … Read more - Monthly Hikes
Last Saturdays of the month, meet with Jim Wagner and other Unitarian friends for a casual hike in … Read more
Justice Council
- The Sum of Us Book Discussion
- Faith Based Climate Action 9/20/23
- Harvest Fest Fundraiser
- “Of Note” – Faith-Based Climate Action Team 9-9-2023
- Faith-Based Climate Action 8/26/23
- Faith-Based Climate Action 8/19/23
Social Concern Offering
Our September Justice Outreach offerings will support our Partner Congregation in Bozod Korispatak, Transylvania, which is in Romania. Our partnership is 28 years old! In that time we have supported tuition for many students, plus stipends for ministry and elders. Our partners have hosted Fellowship members many times, and we have hosted them as well. The Korispatak congregation is part of the Hungarian Unitarian Church, the ancestral home of Unitarianism.
Information about the Monthly Outreach Offering, as well as about UUFC Justice Teams, is posted on the bulletin board at the northeast corner of the Social Hall. Learn more about our Partner Church there.
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Donations can be made in person on Sundays, or through the online collection basket.
Worship Council
- Behind the Music: To everything there is a season
A heartfelt farewell took place today as the Fellowship gathered to say bid adieu to some of our beloved trees which have graced the grounds … Read more - Services in July
July 2 Fellowship member Susan Sanford: “For the Country” Reflections on citizenship and interdependence July 9 Rev. Jill McAllister, on meaning and what matters OUTDOOR SERVICE July … Read more
Religious Exploration Council
RE Events
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UU Elevator Speech, Online Class (Wednesdays, Sept 27-Oct 11 @5-6PM)
Wednesdays, Sept 27 – Oct 11 5:00pm-6:00pm PST on Zoom This three-week series guides participants through developing an “elevator speech”…
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Spiritual Practices, Part 1 (Mondays, 10/2 to 11/6, 6-7 PM)
Part 1 of the Spiritual Practices Series is a 6-session series that helps participants develop regular disciplines of the…
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Trans Inclusion in Congregations Workshop (Thursdays, 9-21 to 10-26, 6-7:30 PM)
Join us for a 6 week course in culture shift and radical welcome, designed by Rev. Mykal Slack &…
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Ice Cream Social (8-27 at 7 PM)
All are invited to the ice cream social on Sunday, August 27th at 7pm on the Fellowship lawn. The…
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August Youth Event (8-27 at 12-6 PM)
It’s that time of year again! Register here by August 20th to attend the Annual River Reunion Youth Float…
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PWR Cluster Fall Youth Overnight (Sept. 22-23 at UUFC)
Corvallis is hosting the PWR Cluster’s Fall Youth Overnight! Come get to know youth from the region as we…
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July RE Events
July 11 & 25 UUA Common Read, Defund Fear, 1130-12:30 on the back deck July 13 & 27 Ukulele…
Faith Formation Toolkit
From the DRE
The Wider UU World
~What is love calling you to do? The world needs Unitarian Universalists to show up for justice with spiritual grounding, generosity, humility, courage, and concrete skills. It is a spiritual practice to choose love over fear, to be brave, to show up when we’re called, to occupy space with loving resistance rather than fearful retreat. We are most powerful when we understand that all the issues we care most deeply about are fundamentally interlinked, and that each of us has a role to play in building a world in which all people can be free and thrive. When we bring our best selves to our justice work, whichever specific issue or campaign it might be, we are choosing to Side with Love.
The work that we do together to build a world in which all of us are free and thriving is interrelated. When we ground our spirits, grow our skills, and act strategically for justice in deep relationship with each other and our Movements, we choose to Side With Love.
Action Center is a place where we unite in work towards a world where we all thrive. Together we take action, Side With Love, and make deep impacts in this critical moment. Side with Love Action Center