Synchronized meditation set for Feb. 1
The “Great Abrahamic Pulse,” a synchronized meditation to end the violence in Syria, is scheduled for 7 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, Feb. 1.
Month: January 2016
Seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents the seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. Tickets go on sale Feb. 7. Co-sponsored by Rogue Rainbow Elders, the Bodacious Rainbow Ball is a “community-wide dance in celebration of diversity.” The event features a live performance by … Continue reading Seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball
Children go directly to classes on Jan. 31
Here’s a reminder that children go directly to their classrooms this Sunday, Jan. 31, at RVUUF. There will not be a “Time for All Ages” in the worship hall. Remember too, that the service is expected to last longer than usual, until about noon. As part of creating a new unified mission for RVUUF, its … Continue reading Children go directly to classes on Jan. 31
Food bank collection adds homeless supplies
As reported in this week’s “News to Note” email newsletter: Something new will be added to RVUUF’s Food Bank collection on the first Sunday of the month. The Social Justice Committee has approved adding an extra box marked for supplies for the homeless.
Beloved Community Valentine exchange
From this week’s News to Note email newsletter: Show your love and appreciation for someone (or several someones) in the RVUUF community with Valentines … or give a Valentine to someone you would like to get to know better. On Feb. 14, right after the service, everyone is encouraged to spread the love around RVUUF … Continue reading Beloved Community Valentine exchange
‘Strega Nona’ and lesson in Integrity
During Religious Explorations classes on Sunday, the pre-kindergarten to second grade had a lesson in Integrity through the story of “Strega Nona” acted out and expressed through art. While Strega Nona is away, her assistant uses her magic pot to make spaghetti. But he can’t make it stop and the spaghetti overruns the town. … Continue reading ‘Strega Nona’ and lesson in Integrity
Nan’s News: Your input needed on Jan. 31
A very important date for you to make is Sunday, Jan. 31. RVUUF needs YOUR response to three important questions based on the model of Appreciative Inquiry. That Sunday service will be a “working” experience unlike all other Sunday services. Our children will be working at the same time in their R.E. classes answering the … Continue reading Nan’s News: Your input needed on Jan. 31
President’s Post: Group writing RVUUF history
Kudos to Krynn Lukacs for her Craft Fair in December. There were 15 stations staffed by volunteers where participants could make various craft projects, anything from gingerbread houses to bourbon balls to jewelry; something for everyone. What an amazing idea and organizational achievement.
Children’s vision for mission of RVUUF
Parents, your children are being asked to share their ideas for a unified mission for RVUUF. Three questions for RVUUF’s young people have been posted as a PDF document to RVUUFian Parents on Facebook. Paper copies will be available this coming Sunday, Jan. 24. Children can think about and write out or draw their answers … Continue reading Children’s vision for mission of RVUUF
Three questions to answer on Jan. 31
The RVUUF Board charged an ad hoc team to come up with a process to gain a greater sense of community and direction for RVUUF. This “Process Team” will guide the entire congregation, including children and youth, to ignite a new unified mission for RVUUF.