Connections to UUs Near and Far
from Rev. Alex McGee September 12, 2025:
On Sunday, please help welcome Sam Pearl, who will travel from the Bay Area to be with us. In addition to participating in the opening of worship, Sam will share some of Sam’s stories of growing up UU with our teens during their Religious Exploration time, and then Sam will give a workshop for the Board and Staff in the afternoon. Sam serves on the Regional Staff of the Pacific Northwest Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
Pacific Western regional staff practice the four Cs: (1) challenge congregational leaders to help their congregations become the most vital congregations each can become, (2) coach congregational leaders through consultation and trainings, (3) companion congregations through times of difficulty and times of celebration, and (4) connect congregational leaders to one another, to other institutional partners, and to resources. Learn more here: https://www.uua.org/pacific-western
And the region is not the only place UUs are reaching out to us! Our connections to UUs across the country are shown in this video from the UUA President, Dr. Sofia Betancourt, as she welcomes in a new year of programming. I find the voices in the video give me a sense of calm and courage. I hope you will, too. Read the letter that accompanies this video by clicking this link.
Finally, right here at home in the Fellowship, please know that I am open for meeting with you about what is on your heart and mind. I have set aside Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for meetings, but can also be flexible. You can suggest a time by writing rev.alex.mccgee@uucorvallis.org, or sign up outside the door of my office. Plus, the contact info for all the staff is at this page. Please know that we on staff are all learning together and striving to serve the congregation as it lives into its values.
Sincerely,
Rev. Alex McGee