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This week’s News to Note reports an “enthusiastic response” in registering for the Soul Matters program. Almost 90 people will participate. Fifty-four people signed up to be placed in Soul Matters circles. Two existing groups (men’s group and Christian group) will do the program in their groups for approximately 16 people and 16 people will … Continue reading Soul Matters receives ‘enthusiastic response’
RVUUF is recognized by the UUA as a GLBTQ “Welcoming Congregation.” During the Oct. 4 service, RVUUF will reflect on where we are, and where there may be still room to grow in supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters. For this service, RVUUF would like to hear from you: What do … Continue reading How is RVUUF ‘welcoming’?
Guest speaker Ben Franklin (as professionally interpreted by Steven Nousen of Portland, Oregon) will offer his thoughts on this relevant and religious question: “Was the United States founded as a Christian nation?” Who better would know the answer? Dr. Franklin will offer a Time for All Ages that is age appropriate and then children will … Continue reading Oct. 25, 2015: Ben Franklin is in the House
Interested in becoming a member of RVUUF? New member orientation classes will be held on: Oct. 4 — History of UU and RVUUF Oct. 11 — The UU Principles Oct. 18 — The Path to RVUUF Membership All classes will be held in the RVUUF library at noon, following the service. Feel free to bring … Continue reading New member classes in October 2015
As Rev. White reflects on a question from the Soul Matters program, she’ll invite you to join her with laughter and discover what could become renewed within you as we learn how laughter contributes to the health and wholeness of ourselves, our community and the world. The third Sunday offering will benefit Homeless Residents of … Continue reading Oct. 18, 2015: Laughing: a Spiritual Practice
Inspired by the words of Albert Camus who said, “In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion,” Rev. White will speak about the importance of recognizing our need to turn away from what we call “normal” days and moments in our lives, and turn toward what could become … Continue reading Oct. 11, 2015: A New Normal
In order to experience renewal, we often are required to revisit the lessons of our past. Eight years ago, RVUUF embarked on a journey to become recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association as a LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation. As we approach the possibility of renewing our Welcoming Congregation status, we will reflect on where we are, … Continue reading Oct. 4, 2015: A Journey of Renewal
NEWS FLASH! Rev. Cat Cox is offering 10 practice sessions, once a month on the 3rd Tuesdays of every month, beginning Oct. 20th – June. An additional practice session will be held on March 29th to complete the 10 sessions agreement. The time of the practice session is 6pm-7:30pm. using ZOOM. If you’ve never used … Continue reading Rev. Cat Cox practice sessions offered to RVUUF
Michal Schaffer took these photos during the Sept. 20 child dedication ceremony at RVUUF
My plan is to write a monthly message to the congregation for News to Note. This month I highlight the activity in three areas, organizational infrastructure, communication and programs. Thank you to all of you who made these achievements possible.
