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Writings by Rev. Sean Parker Dennison, RVUUF Developmental Minister from 2017 to present
January 21, 2022 Congregational Letter: Two Major Initiatives As we continue to protect ourselves through the Covid pandemic, our Tripod leadership team has been busy over the past months considering important initiatives for RVUUF’s future. Our Tripod includes the Board, our Minister and the Covenant Committee (formerly known as the Committee on Fellowship Ministry … Continue reading Congregational Letter: Two Major Initiatives
Where to begin? We have had so many challenges as citizens, as humans and as RVUUFians. Our beloved sanctuary has been closed for 10 months. We face a pandemic of unimaginable consequences and our country is in tatters. But as the sages say, this could be a time of real change if we stay awake … Continue reading Leadership Corner
Many are asking how they can help those affected by the wildfires in our community, so we wanted to share this wonderful compilation of organizations. Please share it widely. Rogue Valley UU Fellowship will be assisting folks affected by the wildfires via our Minister’s Discretionary Fund, as well as through the Ashland BIPoC Sanctuary. Donations to those two RVUUF … Continue reading Ways to help those affected by the wildfires in our community!
Starting next month (February) we are launching a new way for you to pledge your financial support to RVUUF. Instead of an annual canvass or pledge drive, we’ll be experimenting with a year-round fundraising program to help connect people to each other, to their values, and to the mission of the congregation.
What is community ministry? The Unitarian Universalist Association website describes community ministry this way: Community ministers serve our movement in many ways. Some community ministers work independently; others serve in an organization outside a congregation; some form a bridge between congregations and secular organizations. Service sites may include chaplains in hospitals, in hospices, at prisons, … Continue reading Frequently asked questions about Community Ministry
Dear Friends, This update is full of important news and we hope you will read it all the way to the end!
Dear Friends, It seems impossible that October is here already, but it must be true because not only the calendar, but the leaves and the wind and the angle of the sun tell me it’s true. Our theme for the month is “Sanctuary,” which has me thinking about the ways we are called to create … Continue reading Further Developments: Creating shelter is matter of both welcome and boundaries
For the first time, Rev. Sean offers a video update to members and friends of RVUUF. Among video highlights: the Water Ceremony that takes place this Sunday. “Bring some water that is meaningful to you, and we will collect these waters into a common bowl.” The service will be followed by RVUUF’s community potluck; if … Continue reading Video update from Rev. Sean
Dear Friends, One of my favorite hymns in our gray hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, says: The sweet June days are come again; the birds are on the wing; bright anthems, in their merry strain, unconsciously they sing. Oh, how our cup o’er brims with good these happy summer days; for all the joys of … Continue reading Further Developments: On our way to happy summer days
Dear Friends, We’ve arrived at the merry month of May! Our first Sunday this month (May 6) will celebrate our Soul Matters theme of Creativity with the springtime celebration created by Rev. Norbert and Maja Capek. Called the “Flower Ceremony” or “Flower Communion,” it’s a beautiful ritual that reminds us of the importance of diversity … Continue reading Further Developments: May has arrived
