Join Rev. Barbara Prose every first Sunday from 12-1 pm, downstairs in the Gathering Space for an opportunity to connect in a small group. Bring your curiosity, learn about Unitarian Universalism and all that our Fellowship has to offer. Ask questions, and get to know each other as well.

This is a great starting point for those curious about joining the Fellowship as well as for those hoping to go deeper into their understanding of Unitarian Universalism.

2026

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
OF THE MID-COLUMBIA UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sunday Service begins at 10:00 a.m.

The Business Meeting will be Called to Order at 12:00 p.m.
In-Person at 4262 Barrett Dr. Hood River, OR and Online
Participatory ZOOM LINK: tinyurl.com/uusundays

The Board of Trustees of the Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship calls all members of the Gorge UU Fellowship to attend and participate in the annual meeting of the Congregation to be held on June 21, 2026, to be conducted in person and broadcast online at the link provided below.

The business to be transacted at an annual congregational meeting includes “…election of trustees, officers, and members of the Nominating Committee; and adoption of a budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and such other business as may be needed” (Bylaws Art. V, Sec. 1).

In addition to elections and adoption of a budget for 2026-2027, the Board proposes the following items for the meeting agenda:

• Discussion of Bylaws Task Force

• Discussion & approval of Annual Fellowship Report

• Approval of new Board members, including election of officers

Email administrator@mcuuf.org for draft budget.
Our Bylaws require that the notice of a Congregational meeting is to be published at least 14 days prior to the meeting (Art. V, Sec. 3). The text of any proposed amendments to Bylaws is to be included in the Notice (Art. XIII, Sec. 1).

The Zoom link for the Annual Meeting is: tinyurl.com/uusundays

Submitted: May 27, 2026
Dan Ball, Secretary
Paul Blackburn, President

Bring your questions and curiosities to the Town Hall after service as we prepare for our Annual General Meeting on June 21.

Join Rev. Barbara Prose every first Sunday from 12-1 pm, downstairs in the Gathering Space for an opportunity to connect in a small group. Bring your curiosity, learn about Unitarian Universalism and all that our Fellowship has to offer. Ask questions, and get to know each other as well.

This is a great starting point for those curious about joining the Fellowship as well as for those hoping to go deeper into their understanding of Unitarian Universalism.

Our new Social Justice Council is off the ground and running. At our last meeting on March 22, we had well-attended break-out groups on the topics of Immigration and Environmental Justice. The Immigration group learned about a new initiative, sponsored by GEM and Somos Inmigrantes, that will start training people to accompany vulnerable neighbors to appointments and deliver groceries. This training will begin soon. The Environmental Justice group discussed several pending local issues, the most urgent of which appears to be HB 655, which would enlarge the Crow Creek reservoir to provide more water for Google in The Dalles. This group is already organizing a letter-writing campaign.

At our next meeting on April 26, we will continue work on these issues and in addition get reports on Sustainability, Democracy, and GNAC initiatives. Prior to the meeting, we will have a Social Justice table set up where people can write letters or post cards, learn about other environmental issues, and sign up for a meet up to attend the upcoming Columbia River Round Dance. As you can see, there is a lot going on. Anyone who has ideas about social justice, is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work, or just wants to learn more is invited to attend. As my mother used to say, “Many hands make light work.”

For more information, you can contact Elaine Castles at elainecastles@gmail.com.