Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF) Ashland, OR

Sat, Feb 5, 2011. You won’t want to miss the 2011 PNWD District Assembly at First Unitarian Church in Portland with special guest Dr. Ysaye Barnwell (Sweet Honey In the Rock).

Embracing Joy! Spirit, Art and Activism. This very special District Assembly will be grounded in imagery and the senses, color and sound, movement and poetry. Come experience how the arts can open the heart, provide an awareness of the Holy, and spark a joyful impulse to heal the world. Join Unitarian Universalists from throughout our District as we experience and celebrate the Spirit of Life that lives within us and among us!

Keynote presenter Dr. Ysaye Barnwell will set the stage for exploring our theme in the morning, followed by a wide variety of inspirational and spiritually renewing workshops in the afternoon, including an “in-depth” workshop with Barnwell. Workshops will fill quickly, so register today. The day will end with a celebration worship conducted by Rev. Bill Sinkford, senior minister at First Church, and others.

District Assembly Web Site; Flyer; Registration; Workshops

In March of 2008, the Congregation authorized the Board to expend funds that might be (and now have been) received via a Chalice Lighter grant and stipulated that “the Congregation be informed of the list of planned expenditures” after the grant is received but prior to the expenditure of funds. The Board has solicited and received recommendations from the authors of the grant proposal and from representatives of relevant committees and the Strategic Plan working group on facilities enhancement. It will make a final determination at its meeting on September 3rd and wants to hear from all interested RVUUFians before doing so. A forum will be held after the Sunday Service on August 30th to describe the current recommendations and garner feedback.

This year’s Cluster meeting will be held the weekend of October 16-18. The topics covered in the Workshops will be focused around the theme of Spiritual Fitness in our Lives and Communities. Congregations from Coos Bay (South Coast), Florence, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls and Roseburg have been invited to participate. To sign up for the Cluster event, fill out a registration form (also available in the office); the fee is $25 ($20 for early registrants).

Summary of events:
Friday: housing check-in; 6:30pm Registration; 7pm-10pm Welcoming Remarks and Entertainment

Saturday: worship service; Keynote Address by PNWD Executive Director Janine Larsen; Workshops; Panel

Sunday: 10:30am Sunday Service: Rev. Carolyn Colbert, Interim Minister, RVUUF

Letter to Participants
General Schedule
Program: Workshop & Keynote Descriptions
Cluster Meeting & Workshop Registration Form
Attendees: Home Stay Request Form; RVUUFians: Accommodations Needed!

Cluster Meeting Poster

The PNWD Chalice Lighter Program is a wonderful way for us to connect with our UU congregations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Please see Janet Dolan for an application to become a Chalice Lighter. As a member you will receive three calls per year in the mail asking for a minimum contribution of $10 per call to support a congregation that has asked for a grant to help support their growth. If you have any questions, contact Dave Baker, our Denominational Affairs Coordinator.

Coordinator: vacant
Ministry: Administration

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