Starting on Thurs, Nov 9, the newly formed Younger UUs group will be meeting monthly for a board game social night from 6pm – 9pm. We hope to create a space for younger folks in the community (roughly ages 20 – 50) to connect and get to know each other. We’ll host it every 2nd Thursday in the sanctuary and food … Continue reading Younger UUs Board Game Night, Thurs. Nov 9

The RVUUF Seasonal Rituals Group will celebrate the old Celtic End of Summer, Samhuinn (pronounced “SAH-win”). Its themes include Signs of Autumn, Letting Go and Sending Away, Dying and Death, and Honoring of the Departed Ones. On Saturday, November 4, we will join in ritual, songs, and poetry, starting at 1:00 p.m. under the balcony, and concluding … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Samhuinn, Sat. Nov 4

Thank you for all the meals you have prepared for OHRA residents or supported through your donations in the past year! We could not have done it without you. To make this a more sustainable program, we are now only preparing dinners twice a month. Click Here to find out how you can assist our … Continue reading Help Feed our OHRA Neighbors

A technician fine-tuned and automated our heating (and cooling) system, so we’re back on track with maintaining a comfortable temperature in the RVUUF building. And as the saying goes, please don’t touch that thermostat!

Speaking of time changes… it’s one of the two times of year when we “Spring Forward” or “Fall Back” regarding Daylight Savings Time. On Sunday, Nov 5, remember to turn your clock back an hour, so you make it to the service on time! (Click here for more DST details.)

On Sunday, Nov 5, our very special Installation and Anniversary Service will be held at 4pm (not 10:30am), with a reception to follow at 5:30pm. See details at the bottom of this email — we look forward to celebrating with you!

The frost is on the pumpkin, and we’ve turned on the furnace here at RVUUF! We’ve discovered that it might not be running at full capacity (yet!), so please be sure to wear some warm layers to Sunday’s service and to any other events you attend here. We can warm each other with kindness and caring, while our … Continue reading It’s Sweater Weather at RVUUF!

UU Christian Connections will meet on Saturday October 28th at 10:30 AM under the balcony. UU Christian Connections is a group of individuals who may continue to believe in the relevance of the Christian basis for the Unitarian and Universalist faith traditions. It has variously been described as a gathering in which we may discuss any … Continue reading Christian Connections to Meet Under the Balcony Sat. Oct. 28

Did you know that RVUUF’s sexton, Scott Engel, can be hired by YOU to do all sorts of handyman work?! Feel free to call or text him at 209-244-5464 if you have any variety of jobs that need to get done!

Starting in early November we’re going to need volunteers to help with various RVUUF jobs on an ongoing basis. I hear that these volunteers are called “RVUUF Builders” — WOO HOO! Let’s Raise the RVUUF! We’re looking for weekday morning staff for our Welcome Office (somewhere within in the timeframe of 9am – 12pm when … Continue reading RVUUF In-House Volunteering Opportunities