“The World Needs Your Voice” is one of many songs that make this the right time to come together to express our love, our grief, our rage, and our vision. We’re gathering to meet each other, to sing together, to support our steadfast local organizers and to inspire more people to get involved. Mixing songs and beautiful projected images, Jim Scott’s lyrical melodies and powerful poetry take us from grieving to celebration, and from protest to a positive vision for our community and the planet. Facing the urgency of our environmental crisis, this musical and visual experience challenges us to feel, to learn and to act.

Hosted by the Gorge UU Fellowship at the Rockford Grange. Please help us spread the word! If you’d like to volunteer for the event, please contact administrator@mcuuf.org

Who is Jim Scott? Formerly a member of the Paul Winter Consort, Jim was composer of their celebrated Missa Gaia/Earth Mass and sang their anthem song Common Ground. He has toured the world, recorded nine CDs of original music and published a growing line of choral works. From soundtracks for film and PBS, to performances in Carnegie Hall and the Great Hall of the United Nations, Jim has performed and recorded with illustrious musicians in many genres. His friend and mentor Pete Seeger called him “Some kind of a magician.” Paul Winter said of his long-time collaborator “his music sings of the life spirit.”

You can see Jim Scott on YouTube here.

Suggested Donation: $20

WE’RE BEAUTIFYING THE BENCHES! Aug 7, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, with Potluck Lunch (A second work party on Aug 14 may be scheduled as needed).

We will be removing the carpeting from the benches and the floor below. They are attached with nails or staples that need to be removed. We will remove any residue from the padding left on the benches. We will be working carefully as not to damage the original finish if we can, followed by a sweep and vacuum of the area. We’ll then clean with TSP and wipe down the benches and floor. At that point we will determine if we can save the original finish or paint the benches on the 14th.

David Kao will provide one wet/ dry vacuum and contractor trash bags. He will also have extra tools for people who do not have them.

PLEASE WEAR PPE:

Work clothes, gloves for demo, rubber gloves for cleaning, dust masks.

CAN YOU BRING TOOLS? We’re looking for:

Hammer, pliers/ nail pullers, scrapers (preferably plastic) , old plastic containers for collecting nails and staples removed, putty knife, Shop Vac, utility knife, buckets & sponges, rags and towels.

RSVP by email to both David and Barbara and let us know if you will be bringing any tools with you.

dbkao101@gmail.com, minister@mcuuf.org

The Columbia River Round Dance at Wahtonka School (3601 W 10th St, The Dalles). Everyone in the community is invited to attend this annual event, which includes food, drumming, dancing and a raffle. This is a great opportunity for us to show support for our Native American neighbors and learn more about the issues they are facing. In addition, it is a lot of fun! Our Fellowship has signed on to be a sponsor of the event, and we will be organizing a meet up for those who wish to attend. For volunteer opportunities or to attend the meetup, Contact Pat Evenson-Brady (pebrady1@gmail.com).

At least 3 volunteers needed for Friday, May 1.

FISH Food Bank is located at 1130 Tucker Rd, Hood River on the right side of Spirit Of Grace Church. Park in the church parking lot. 

Please arrive before 2:45 pm to get oriented. The food bank doors open at 3:00 pm and close at 5:00 pm on Monday and Friday and 5:30 pm on Wednesday.  We sometimes do not finish serving people until 5:30 pm on Monday and Friday. On behalf of our clients, thank you.

If you can serve, please contact Kathy McGregor (email).

A big THANK YOU for all who covered the April shifts!