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A women’s group restarted in June in response to several women’s expressions of interest. The group’s next discussion is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 24 in the RVUUF library. “The new Women’s Group extends a warm invitation to all women to connect and explore interesting issues together. … Feel free to … Continue reading Women’s group meets on July 24
The RVUUF library sale, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, needs 140 linear feet of gently-used books. From the most recent “News to Note,” so far the library has received contributions that measure 20 feet. Elinor Knight asked that donated books be left on the shelf in the library workroom.
RVUUF Builders is looking for a person to fill the Monday morning slot, 9 a.m. to noon. The requested skills include coffee making, answering the phone and greeting everyone with a smile. RVUUF Builders provides much-needed support for RVUUF administrator Dawn Nightshade. It provides volunteers an opportunity to connect with the fellowship and the community. … Continue reading RVUUF Builders needs Monday volunteer
Guest speaker Bill Jennett, operations manager of the Jackson County Fuel Committee, will talk about the work this organization does to help the most vulnerable Jackson County residents stay warm in winter and also cool in summer. “This many-faceted program has numerous challenges that are interwoven with ecological and economic issues.” Jennett will put a … Continue reading Aug. 2, 2015: Jackson County Fuel Committee
From religious denials of evolution, to claims that the moon landing was fake, to politicians angrily proclaiming that climate change does not exist, there seems to be a war on science. With the scientific method being the most reliable tool we have for discovering how our world works, why is there so much effort to … Continue reading July 26, 2015: Why Does There Seem to be a War on Science?
The RVUUF Board will receive reports from General Assembly (GA) attendees, 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, under the balcony in RVUUF’s Great Hall. GA attendees will share share first-hand information and ideas on “many important issues” within the Unitarian Universalist Association and RVUUF. All RVUUFians are invited to attend. Drinks and cookies … Continue reading General Assembly report-out session
“RVUUF Riders” is an ad hoc group of RVUUFians who get together, usually on a Saturday morning, to ride their bicycles. A typical ride might be about 22 miles at a pace of about 10 to 12 mph. According to a notice in this week’s “News to Note,” the riders stop to regroup if they … Continue reading ‘RVUUF Riders’ bicycle group
If your plans this summer include visiting a special place, you may want to collect water to share during the church’s Water Communion (scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13). From a description of Water Communion on the UUA website: “Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to … Continue reading RVUUF Water Communion
The Building and Grounds Committee is asking people to plan ahead for RVUUF’s semi-annual Clean-Up Days, Aug. 7 and 8. Indoor and outdoor housekeeping and gardening chores have been planned. “Pick a task, have a fun lunch. It’s a great team effort.” A sign-up sheet will be available beginning Sunday, July 19.
This week’s “News to Note” asks, “Want to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Soul Matters circles are coming this fall.” For more information, ask someone with a purple “Ask me about Soul Matters” button or look on the table under the balcony.
