Our fifth principle is all about conscience, and the democratic process in our congregations and society at large. Our congregation seems to hold this principle dear but how is democracy doing in our society at large? Let us explore our world and figure out the ways to affirm and promote democracy in our world on this Memorial Day weekend.
A forum about the "Move to Amend" resolution follows the service.
Tue, May 22, noon: deadline for newsletter article submission for Jun/Jul issue.
(all 2012 submission deadlines -- revised)
Wed, May 23, 7pm. Have you ever dreamed about visiting the mystical Red Center of Australia? Jan and John Limb will describe their recent four wheel drive Safari into this fascinating part of outback Australia. This five day tour, where they slept in swags around a campfire, took them to Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, and other Aboriginal mythical sites. They will also talk about their visit to Coober Pedy, the Opal capital of the world, and other experiences on their long drive from Alice Springs to Sydney. It was spring time in Australia so they will also show photos of unique wild flowers, birds, and some small towns in their home state of Western Australia.
Fri, May 25, 7-9pm. Butterfly Jazz Intuitive Arts: an evening of intuitive Sound & Soul
Tamara Zenobia Coleman: Intuitive Vocalist & Healer
Tickets $15.00. This is an event to benefit RVUUF.
Come enjoy an evening of soulful singing, toning and drumming using the power of intuition and intention. We will heal our memories, our minds and hearts in this powerful Memorial Weekend concert.
For more information, contact Tamara at 206.218.8792; bjiarts@gmail.com; www.bjiarts.com
Sun, May 27, 4pm. We will honor the soldier poets of World War I who live on through the poems they wrote. These men were from quite different backgrounds. Some were enlisted men, some officers. During a long and terrible war, they tried to capture in words the situations and emotions they experienced.
The poets whose works will be read this Memorial Day weekend include Sub.-Lt. Rupert Brooke, Pvt. Ivor Gurney, Lt. Wilfred Owen, Pvt. Alan Seeger, Capt. Siegfried Sassoon, and Capt. Charles Sorley. Only one non-combatant will be heard from, Katharine Tynan, the mother of a soldier. The poems will be read by Dave Baker, Barden Finch, Daniel Guy, and Camille Korsmo.
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Sun, Jun 3, 12pm. A privilege and responsibility of membership in a UU congregation is voting at our annual meeting. Learn about updated Five Year Goals, the candidates for elected positions, by-law changes and then cast your vote. We will also hear reports from the minister, the Board, and the Endowment trust. We will keep it informative and concise.
Sun, Jun 10, noon-3pm. The Fellowship Fun Committee has rented Garden Way Park. It’s above the boulevard, turn left off of Walker Avenue at Clark Street. It’s on the right. Garden Way Park is beautiful with a shelter, playground equipment, bathrooms and lots of grassy area for games!
Bring: a lawn chair and any games you may enjoy!
We’ll have croquet, bocce ball, beach balls and who knows what else!
Food: finger and fork food, sign-up for food will start the middle of May.
Fellowship Fun Comm. will provide beverages and place settings
There will be something for everyone at this GA, no matter where you may be in the spectrum of social justice work. Whether you're a seasoned activist or a beginner, there will be educational and preparatory programming and other opportunities for you to have meaningful involvement.
If you are interested in representing RVUUF as a delegate, or are planning to attend to this very special Justice GA, please contact Deborah Rothschild.
Jul 16 - 20. Registration for Peacemakers Day Camp is now open for sponsoring faith communities. RVUUF is a sponsoring faith community. Registration deadline is April 13 after which time it will open to the general public. Registration forms are available online as well as the RE Greeting Table in the lobby.
When: Peacemakers Day Camp is a 5-day peace education camp scheduled for Jul 16 – 20, 9 am - 3pm.
Why: to offer children concrete tools/skills in peacemaking starting with the personal and radiating outward to the interpersonal, intertribal and global levels.
What: Morning sessions: Compassionate Communication, Media Literacy & Peacemaking, Music & Movement, Peace Heroes & Heroines. Afternoon sessions: body-centered activities, eco-walkabout, art/service/field trips
Where: Morning sessions will be held at the Ashland United Methodist Church Campus and afternoon activities will be held at Lithia Park.
Who: For children who have completed grades 1 through 6. (Children from all spiritual and cultural traditions are welcome to apply).
Cost: $50 per child, (children bring their own lunches, snacks provided)
Capacity: Since this is our first year offering Peacemakers Day Camp, we only have space for 50 participants, so apply early.
Volunteer positions are available for Teen Counselors (10-12th grade) and Counselors in Training (7-9th grades. Community service hours are available for these positions. If interested contact Louise Pare (Contact Us > DRE).
Fri, Aug 17- Sun, Aug 19. The theme--DISCOVERY-- and it will be fun for all. Registration is underway! Our deposit is past due so we hope everyone can quickly get on board with their deposit. This year the scholarship donation is not included in the camp price. You will find it at the bottom of the registration form. Even if you don't attend, you can still make a tax deductible donation to the Bob Lindsay scholarship fund. No one left out regardless of ability to pay.
So pick up your type of housing color coded registration form and return as soon as possible! We will learn, play, eat, laugh, worship and discover more about our world, ourselves and each other.
Registration will be happening in the Lobby on Sundays. You can also email Kate Cleland-Sipfle to register.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Rogue Unitarian deadline | Tue, 05/22/2012 - 12:00pm |
| COHO. Conversations About Death and Dying | Tue, 05/22/2012 - 1:30pm |
| Right Relations Practice Groups: Honing our Compassionate Communication Consciousness | Tue, 05/22/2012 - 1:30pm |
| Travel Sharing | Wed, 05/23/2012 - 7:00pm |
| Buddhist Meditation | Thu, 05/24/2012 - 9:00am |
| COM Meeting | Thu, 05/24/2012 - 9:00am |
| Madrigal Group | Thu, 05/24/2012 - 4:00pm |
| Choir Rehearsal | Thu, 05/24/2012 - 5:00pm |
| Dream Group | Fri, 05/25/2012 - 1:00pm |
| Poetry Workshop | Fri, 05/25/2012 - 6:45pm |
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF) ("Unitarian Center")
