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It’s hard to believe a year has gone by. I’m remembering last year when on July 9, Sam and I arrived in the Rogue Valley and it was 109 degrees. When the movers arrived it was 111 degrees and we spent the next few weeks unpacking, getting to know the area and realizing we might … Continue reading Challenges become opportunities and experiences
In a 5-4 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court established federal recognition of marriage between same-sex partners. Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, issued a statement applauding the decision.
Courtesy of Rev. Nan White, here are images of Daniel Guy and the RVUUF banner during the Banner Parade at the Opening Celebration of General Assembly (GA) on Wednesday, June 24. RVUUF’s banner is next to the banner from Rev. Nan’s home town of Beaufort, South Carolina.
Guest minister Rev. Amy Beltaine will speak on the “Optical Delusion of Separateness.” What do the mystic physicists, Saint Paul, our seventh principle, and the Hindu concept of Atman have in common? They all break through the optical delusion of consciousness. As Einstein said: “This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us … Continue reading July 5, 2015: Optical Delusion of Separateness
Come enjoy this smaller, more intimate service. Many from our fellowship will be out of town, including a sizable contingent in Portland at General Assembly. Arrive before 10:30 a.m., for lovely gathering music on the organ and piano. We will reflect on Chalice Circles, introduce Soul Matters (our upcoming small group program), and share the … Continue reading June 28, 2015: Soul Matters
Nathan Ferguson has joined with Morty Smith to co-chair RVUUF’s Building and Grounds (BAG) Committee. Use RVUUF’s Contact Form to connect with them if you see something that needs fixing, you have a suggestion for an improvement, etc. In this week’s “News to Note,” Morty also issued a reminder that BAG can use some more … Continue reading Building and Grounds co-chairs
The “Power of Conflict Resolution” service and workshops with Rev. Cat Cox have been cancelled due to illness. Rev. White will instead surprise us with a different topic this Sunday (to be determined).
A workshop with Rev. Cat Cox, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, has been cancelled due to illness. It will be re-scheduled in the fall.
The horrific shootings in the Emmanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina has created a groundswell of response around the country. The church is calling for a national prayer at noon (Eastern Daylight Time) today. My hope is that RVUUFians will consider supporting them from a distance by sending your positive energy and prayers at … Continue reading National prayer in response to church shootings
A schedule has been announced for new member orientation classes this fall. As reported in “News to Note,” the dates are Oct. 4 — History of UU and RVUUF, Oct. 11 — Principles and Oct. 18 — Path to RVUUF. A ceremony welcoming the church’s new members will be held on Oct. 25. For more … Continue reading New member classes, fall 2015
