Welcome to RVUUF

We are a Welcoming Congregation -- a liberal religious community of individuals and families in southern Oregon. Our Vision: an open community practicing compassion, nurturing spirit, living justice and protecting the earth. All are welcome to attend our Worship Service (year-round) and children's Religious Education/Exploration (mid-Sep - May) on Sundays at 10:30 am at our Unitarian Universalist (UU) church in Ashland, OR.

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Next Service

All Services

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 10:30am

Rev. Carolyn Colbert, Interim Minister
The Music Team, Tami Marston & Jane Manning
Mary Rexford, Stewardship Moment
New Member Welcome & Recognition

As we welcome & include our newest members, we’ll consider how a beloved community Welcomes & Supports its Members, Fights Fairly, and last but very far from least, Grounds Itself in Love. (Part I)

Special Daylight Saving Time breakfast at 9:45! (Set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep.)

Order of Service

Announcements

  • Fri, 03/12/2010 - 6:30pm

    movie nightWatch here and the weekly Order of Service for further information. Contact Lynne Simmons with your questions.

    Feb: Always
    Mar: The Secret of Roan Inish (Irish Theme)

  • Sun, 03/14/2010 - 1:00am

    clockDaylight Saving Time (DST) begins -- set clocks ahead 1 hour



    breakfastBring Your Favorite Breakfast Goodies To Share at 9:45am-- Plated and Ready to Share:
    Quick Breads, Frittata, Fruits, Muffins, Cheese
    We'll Provide the Coffee And Tea and Tables for Your Goodies.
    Set Up & Clean Up Help Gratefully Received

  • Sun, 03/14/2010 - 4:00pm

    pianoPiano Voce features duets played by two pianists on one piano. The two pianists, Nancy Correll and Annette Gurnee Hall are the founders of the group. They will perform a Sonata written in 1938 by Paul Hindemith, and Four Fantasies on American Folk Songs, Opus 4 by Douglas Townsend.

    Also featured is tenor, Kevin Starkey, and clarinetist, Virginia Ryder. The concert showcases compositions based on folk music from America and Europe. Richard Dunning, Nancy's husband, acts as narrator and translator, and contributes humor and continuity to the presentation.

    Support the Music Program, and attend an afternoon of delightful music presented by these talented and dedicated performers. A donation of $10 is suggested.

  • Mon, 03/15/2010 - 7:00pm

    poetryDo you like to write poetry? Do you like to read or listen to poetry? Would you like to learn more about poetry, and maybe try writing some for the first time? John & Natalie Tyler will be leading a poetry group on the third Monday of each month under the Balcony at 7:00 PM, starting March 15, if enough people are interested. Please contact Natalie or John for more information.

  • Wed, 03/17/2010 - 7:00pm

    singalongWhen Irish Eyes are Smiling! You are invited to participate in a St. Patricks Day sing-a-long with Selma McAlaster at Peggy and Jim Cossolias’ home at 7:00 pm on Wed, March 17. Bring along a small snack to share and something to drink. Contact Peggy for more information or if you would like a ride (meet at Safeway Parking Lot at 6:50).

  • Fri, 03/19/2010 - 12:00pm

    endowmentThe RVUUF Endowment Trust will be accepting Funding Proposals for grants to be awarded in the spring of 2010. Begun in 2006 under the Endowment’s Distribution Policy, grants are made annually (except in 2009) from a portion of the Endowment’s income. This year the Trustees will make grants totaling up to $7,000. Previous grants have included funds for a significant computer upgrade, materials to establish the community garden, the “C” Street sidewalk, the Ministerial Search Committee, and the S. Oregon UU Cluster gatherings.

    Funding Proposals may be submitted by anyone in the Fellowship for purchases, activities and programs — including community outreach -- or other purposes of a one-time, special nature, or to nurture new programs over several years. See proposal guidelines for details.

    Endowment Funding Proposal Form and Guidelines & Instructions (paper copies available on the table at the back of the Great Hall)

    Proposals must be submitted no later than Mar 19, 2010. Grants will be announced at the spring Congregational Meeting. Questions: contact Walter Ensign.

  • Sun, 03/21/2010 - 10:30am

    wings set us free, roots hold us closeRev. Carolyn Colbert
    The RVUUF Choir, and You!

    Everyone is invited to share in the excitement and celebration of the 20th year of being in our very own building, the start of Spring, and our chance to participate in the good feelings of being part of the generosity and joy that supports our Beloved Community. Come, come whoever you are! Come pledge your support for the historic and exciting future of RVUUF. Come enjoy the catered lunch!

    May our Roots Hold us Close! And our Wings Set us Free!
    Stewardship Letter

  • Wed, 03/31/2010 - 12:00pm

    surveyTo Members&Friends: Dave Johnson’s term as Skills/Interests Database Coordinator is coming to an end March 31 of this year, and he would be forever grateful if you would fill out the latest survey form so that we will have more information in the database. Eighty have responded to date (thank you!), but we’d like 120 or more.

    Please consider filling out a form: print your own form here or obtain a paper copy from a table at the back of the Great Hall; then return it to the Office.

    Your timely response will be very helpful as we plan to make phone calls to those we don't hear from.
    Many thanks, and please remember -- Many hands, light work.

    Dave Johnson, Skills/Interests Database Coordinator
    Dianne Erickson, Board of Directors, V.P. for Programs

  • Wed, 06/23/2010 - 12:00pm

    GA 2010Jun 23-27: 2010 Minneapolis, MN; uua.org/ga

    Registration and Housing Reservations Open March 1





  • Fri, 08/13/2010 - 12:00pm

    Need some time to relax, reflect, play, and be out in nature?

    • Hike up to the falls (some even jump in)
    • Learn more about the stars
    • Sing your favorite songs together
    • Share stories or poems
    • Get to know people better
    • Snooze under a shady tree
    • Participate in inspiring workshops
    • Celebrate the Sunday service out in nature
    • Eat great food that we do not have to fix!
    • Stay in cabins, dorm rooms, or tents

    Important: To secure the dates with the camp, we need commitments and deposits from 35 adults by Feb 21. We need a show of interest at the congregational meeting on Feb 7. A deposit table will be staffed Feb 7, 14, and 21 after the service. Donations to help support scholarships to attend Camp Latgawa will also be accepted. Contact Karen Schoessow or Kate Cleland-Sipfle for information and rates specific to your situation. Scholarships may be available.

    Join Us! Bring Your Kids! Tell your Friends! RVUUF membership not required.

Upcoming Events

Event Date
Buddhist Meditation Thu, 03/11/2010 - 9:00am
Madrigal Group Thu, 03/11/2010 - 4:00pm
Choir Rehearsal Thu, 03/11/2010 - 5:00pm
Talking to Goddess: Exploring Voices from Many Traditions Thu, 03/11/2010 - 7:00pm
Talking to Goddess: Exploring Voices from Many Traditions Fri, 03/12/2010 - 1:00pm
Movie Night Fri, 03/12/2010 - 6:30pm
Young Adults Sat, 03/13/2010 - 2:00pm
HayWire Writers Sat, 03/13/2010 - 4:00pm
DST Begins Sun, 03/14/2010 - 1:00am
Breakfast Sun, 03/14/2010 - 9:00am
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