Our 3rd Sunday recipient will be the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). The UUSC originated in 1939 when Reverend Waitskill Sharpe and Martha Sharpe traveled to Germany to assist Jewish people and other groups in leaving the country. Since then, the UUSC has evolved into a wide-ranging international service organization that addresses human rights, social … Continue reading July’s 3rd Sunday Recipient for July: The UU Service Committee

Over the past several months, a number of people have asked about the absence of our Collaborative Pianist, Jen Marie Davidson. We appreciate your care and concern for her. Jen Marie has been facing some significant health challenges. Out of respect for her privacy, we did not announce her departure from RVUUF’s music ministry while … Continue reading A Note About Jen Marie Davidson

We’re delighted to share that RVUUF has welcomed two talented leaders to our staff as we prepare for the new church year. Julie Crooks has been hired as the Worship Arts Leader and continues as Director of Music. Julie brings nearly two decades of experience creating thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring worship in Unitarian Universalist congregations. Having served … Continue reading Exciting News from Worship and Music!

The RVUUF Board would like to share that our fellowship is participating in the UUA’s Special Care Congregation process. We see this as an opportunity to strengthen our governance and congregational life. The support, training, and resources available through this program are provided as part of RVUUF’s affiliation with the UUA, so we do not … Continue reading Board Update on Special Care Process

Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their Advancing Racial Justice book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, 7/9/2026, 6 to 7:30pm, at RVUUF under the balcony in our great hall. We will be discussing America 250: Through the Lens of Black American … Continue reading July Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle

After a series of congregational votes to improve finances and to prepare our search for a half-time minister, the RVUUF board, along with members of a Right Relations Team, met with UUA officials this week to chart a new course of improvements for our fellowship. “We’re acknowledging that some degree of controversy and conflict is … Continue reading Board Sets Goals on Strengthening Right Relations

Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their Advancing Racial Justice book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, 6/11/2026, 6 to 7:30pm, at RVUUF under the balcony in our great hall and we will be discussing the second half of Not a Nation … Continue reading June Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle

Some of you have been asking about how RVUUF will use the proceeds from the sale of Emerson House. As explained earlier this year, some of the proceeds will be needed to finance both this Fiscal Year’s shortfall and, to a much lesser extent, an additional, anticipated shortfall in FY2026-2027. These amounts are posted as … Continue reading Update on Proceeds from Emerson House

Several members of RVUUF attended the very moving and powerful “Say their Names” candlelight vigil held on May 23, 2026 at Wesley Hall. Below is an excerpt from the Ashland.news writeup of the event: “The Ashland Sunrise Project held a “Say Their Names” candlelight vigil Saturday, May 23, at Wesley Hall, behind the United Methodist Church, … Continue reading RVUUFians Attend the “Say Their Names” Candlelight Vigil

For many years, Circle Dinners have been one of the quiet but meaningful traditions of RVUUF. Gathering in one another’s homes, sharing potluck meals, laughter, stories, and conversation, these evenings have helped transform acquaintances into friendships and newcomers into part of the fabric of our community. Many congregants first found their sense of connection and … Continue reading Circle Dinners: A Time of Fellowship and Friendship