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
The Caring Team had a busy month! We tended to 13 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided/arranged for 10 rides to services, did 31 check-ins via phone, text, or email, sent out 2 cards, and we had 7 in-person visits/conversations. Some of us also helped out with a Memorial Service. … Continue reading Caring Team Monthly Update for April
Have you driven down south Stage Road in Medford from Highway 99 to Kings Highway? Were you aware that section of the highway is adopted by RVUUF? For many years we’ve removed litter from the side of that road, twice a year. The pandemic put a hold on our highway cleanup work, but now we’re … Continue reading Adopted Highway Litter Patrol – A Great Volunteer Opportunity
