Envisioning the New Year with Dream Board Making

Saturday, January 6, 2024

9:00 am to 12:30 pm in the UUFC Fellowship Hall

A fun, creative morning in a supportive environment!

Led by Joyce Marvel-Benoist

Dream Board Making Registration and Information

If you have any extra magazines to donate, please drop them on the front bench by the parking lot double doors with Joyce’s name on them. Thanks!

Inquirer’s Series – Every Sunday

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This week: Roots with Skyla King-Christison. Inquirer’s Series is a series of 9 hour-long sessions designed especially for newcomers seeking more information about UUism and the Fellowship AND open to all others who are interested. Sessions take place every Sunday at 11:45 AM Room 8.

Upcoming session dates:

2024

Jan 7 Principles & Sources* with Skyla King-Christison

Jan 14  Building & Grounds with John Bailey 

Jan 21   Minister’s Q&A* with Jill McAllister

Jan 28 Lifespan Faith Development with Dawn Dirks

Feb 4 Worship & Liturgical Year with Jill McAllister

Feb 11 Social Justice, Community Action & Connect Up with Karen Josephson

Feb 18 Care and Support & Chalice Circles with Sandy Piper

Feb 25 Membership 101* with Bobbi Bailey

Mar 3 Roots with Skyla King-Christison

Free Mental Health Film Screening 1/18 @6:30

The Religious Exploration Staff is aware that our children, youth, and young adults are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis and we acknowledge the lack of mental health resources available to families in our community. As such, we are elevating our commitment to educating ourselves and expanding our program’s capacity to hold space for children, parents, and caregivers to connect with one another in mutual support.

One of the first offerings we present in this a screening of What I Wish My Parents Knew, a film by Tell My Story, designed as a mental wellness tool to help parents better understand how to support the mental health of their children.

The event will be a two-part, 90-minute experience with a group viewing followed by a discussion facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Pre-registration is requested.

This film is not available for general public streaming, but this event is open to the public. We ask that viewers be over 18. On-site childcare will be provided free of charge by a team of experienced and background-checked adults.

If you plan to attend, we recommend watching this talk by the creator of the film to prepare. PLEASE NOTE: themes of self-harm and suicide are present in both the talk and the film.

Direct questions to DRE@dreuucorvallis-org

Monthly Hikes

a group of hikers stands atop a hill

Last Saturdays of the month, meet with Jim Wagner and other Unitarian friends for a casual hike in the Corvallis area. These are suitable for all ages. The intensity and difficulty of the hike will vary depending on interest. Meeting time will vary. Contact us to sign up and join the group! Connect@uucorvallis.org

March 2024 Hike Info:

March Connect Up will be the northern leg of Section 36 Loop in McDonald Forest. This is mature forest along the upper part of Calloway Creek. Early spring wild flowers can often be seen along this trail. Walk is about 4 miles and gains about 600′. About 1/4 of the distance is on trail and the rest on forest road. So, keep Saturday, March 30 (day before Easter) open! More info will be sent to the email list.

Brilliant Minds Workshop 1/20

The Brilliant Minds Workshop on January 20th, will invite participants to explore and share their personal experiences with neurodivergence and psydivergence. Please consider taking this very brief survey to assist the planning team in their efforts to meet the most immediate needs of our community.

Brilliant Minds Workshop Registration