A decade ago, Patty Duggan joined me in co-leading a new yarn service group at RVUUF, creating warm garments for our congregants and community members in need. Starting with our own funds, we were generously supported for several years by RVUUF, then transitioned to being able to work with donated funds from RVUUFians and donated … Continue reading RVUUF’s YARN SERVICE GOES ON
To all who contributed to Patty Duggan’s book: Thank you. I received a note from Mike, her son-in-law (the one who was with her during her last weeks) that said in part: “The Patty memorial binder arrived, and we are blown away….I got a true sense of the magnitude of friendships that Patty had developed, … Continue reading THANK YOU
NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! Yes, It’s time to do our semi-annual household chores. We shine windows, vanquish spider webs, dust and vacuum corners, do small repairs and perhaps a little weeding. We reward ourselves with lunch together and visiting. Sign up for a task on the poster in the lobby. -Jan Wiatt Building and Grounds … Continue reading IT’S SPRING CLEAN UP DAY! SAT MAY 11TH NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS
Please drop by the RVUUF Art Gallery between now and the end of July to see the “RE Art Exhibit,” featuring the beautiful work of our Religious Explorations students. -Alison Taufer
Calling all RVUUF members! RVUUF will again host a group art exhibit of members’ art work starting the end of July 2024. The theme of the exhibit will be “Transformation.” Any medium (painting, drawing, photography, collage, etc) is welcome. We ask that you submit at least two art pieces. All art must be ready-to -hang. … Continue reading ANNUAL RVUUF MEMBERS ART EXHIBIT ANNOUNCEMENT
CELEBRATION OF BELTANE Celebrate Beltane With Us! RVUUF’s Seasonal Rituals Group will celebrate the Festival of Beltane on Saturday May 4, beginning at 1:00 PM and ending by about 2:00 PM. Join us for circle rituals, plus lots of singing, readings, and even the planting of seeds. Key Themes for Beltane include Signs of the … Continue reading CELEBRATION OF BELTANE
Darshan: Experience the Divine Song and Dance of Parvathy Baul Her concert is beyond what can be titled a musical presentation and is more of ‘an appearance… like a brilliant comet streaking across the sky singing the glory of the universe!’ A lifetime of musical education, theater, and spiritual immersion imbues her voice, dance … Continue reading PAVARTY BAUL PERFORMS AT RVUUF APRIL 23
What Can You Share with Others as a Lifespan Educator? While love and acceptance is our core within our fellowship, knowledge and experience nourish our souls and inspire us to a higher purpose. Consider the treasure trove of enlightenment available within the ranks of our own RVUUF members. We’ve taught at prestigious universities, sailed … Continue reading Share Your Life and Story
For the third Sunday each month, the Social Justice & Action Committee gives away that Sunday’s offering to a local nonprofit. This month is our third Sunday recipient is Sanctuary One. Sanctuary One is an animal sanctuary established in 2007 in the Applegate Valley. In their first ten years, they have sheltered over … Continue reading RVUUF SUPPORTS LOCAL NON-PROFITS
In Part 2 of our discussion of Artificial Intelligence we will explore in greater depth the ethical implications and impact of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies. These include: Deep Fakes in politics, racial and demographic bias, creative and artistic property questions, AI control of lethal autonomous weapons, the Value Alignment Problem and challenges … Continue reading Humanism Explorations – The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
