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Stewardship/Pledge Drive Prize Drawing, 4/20

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WHERE DO WE COME FROM – for 70+ years (the UUFC was established in 1954) our predecessors have provided the funds to allow our Fellowship to grow and thrive.
WHERE ARE WE – 100% of current Fellowship members and friends will complete their stewardship/pledge drive form before going to bed on Sunday April 20.
WHERE ARE TWO GOING – two “pledging units” among those who have submitted their pledges by bedtime on Sunday night April 20 will be going to a local eatery legend for breakfast or lunch – New Morning Bakery or Sharon’s Cafe (by virtue of having their names drawn in a virtual drawing).


Michael Hughes – our UUFC Treasurer – will do the random selection on Monday morning and notify prize winners. Please assure that your name is in this drawing by taking 3-4 minutes to complete your stewardship form by clicking the button below.

Stewardship Form

World Religions Class Begins 4/27

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You can still register for this 6-week, 9-session course with Jill McAllister. Two sessions will be in person (Sundays April 27 and June 1) and the rest will be online on Monday evenings. We’ll be reading from two paperback texts, available in local bookstores. Sign up using the button below.

You can read more about this class here: https://uucorvallis.org/world-religions-for-uus-4-27-6-9/.

Sign Up

Flower Ceremony, 4/20

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The Flower Ceremony has been celebrated in many ways in Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist congregations since it was created in the 1930’s in the Unitarian Congregation of Prague, Czech Republic, by Rev. Norbert Capek. To help create our ceremony this Sunday, please bring a flower – with enough stem to stand in a vase of water – for each member of your family or group.

Connect Up Hike, 4/26

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Join us for the monthly Connect Up Hike on Saturday, April 26 at 10:45 AM from the UUFC parking lot. This later time allows you to participate in Laughter Yoga first, if you like (and I like!). We will hike to Witham Hill Natural Area and do the Upper Loop trail (.9 miles), then walk back to the UUFC. This loop will be on some paved trails and sidewalks, and on some muddy trails in the Natural Area. Total distance: 2.5 miles; elevation gain: 300 ft.

Please RSVP using this Breeze form: https://uufc.breezechms.com/form/18156221.

Secure Food and Housing for All meeting, 4/20

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The Secure Food and Housing for All team is meeting on Sunday, April 20 in the Sanctuary after service. The meeting on 4/20 will include discussion about what’s happening in housing for the currently unhoused as well as services.

The team is shifting to support the needs for food at all our local Food banks. Two donation baskets are available in the foyer for donating food. The team will provide lists of the most needed foods next week. The Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center doesn’t need more clothing right now.

Easter Sunday Values Egg-stravaganza 4/20

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WHAT: UU Values Egg Hunt

WHEN: 4/20 at 11:45

WHERE: Fellowship Lawn, rain or shine!

WHO: children and youth, toddler through 18 year

Friends, hundreds of plastic eggs were found when we moved out of the classroom wing, and we’re excited to put them to good use with a UU Values Egg-stravaganza on Easter Sunday. This is a cooperative rather than competitive hunt, so our youngest kiddos will not risk being overtaken by longer legs. Parents are most welcome to help, as well.

Bring your baskets or use our paper bags. I will give instructions all at once at 11:55 — because this isn’t your ordinary egg hunt! — and set them free to gather and eggs-change on the dot at noon. The hunt will take place, rain or shine, so please dress your children accordingly!

I could still use a couple more volunteers to staff tables and monitor eggs-changes, so if you’ve got some time to give after the service, please contact me at dre@uucorvallis.org! I will set up market tents for volunteers, so don’t let the rain keep you from helping!

Connect Up: Laughter Yoga – Breathe Deeply and Have Fun, 4/26

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Join Joyce Marvel-Benoist for Laughter Yoga: inclusive and accessible simple exercises to increase endorphins, connect with others, breathe more deeply and lighten up! This is not traditional yoga, but was named yoga by Dr. Madan Kataria of Mumbai, India. Joyce was trained and certified by Dr. Kataria. All ages welcome. Adaptations will be made for physical abilities. Wear comfy clothing, bring your water bottle ~ come as you are!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00 – 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary. RSVP using the Breeze form below.

Breeze RSVP Form