At our 70th year, life’s rhythms are returning to our fellowship. The isolation and stagnation of the pandemic era is mainly history. New people are showing up for Sunday Worship. New families are becoming members. The level of activity by RVUUFians in the full-array of committees and projects approaches full circle. Opportunity for growth is … Continue reading All-Congregational Discussion, Dec 3

Reverend Sean’s Installation Ceremony on Nov 5 was such a beautiful honoring… of him and of the long, meaningful history of this congregation. Way to raise the RVUUF — and some money for the minister! “Thank you all for your generous support for Rev. Sean’s lovely stole. In addition, we were able to give Rev. … Continue reading Installation Celebration Generosity

Sue Montfort passed peacefully on November 6th at the end of seven years with Alzheimer’s disease. Husband Bill and son Tim were with her when she took her final breaths, with the CD playing of lullabies that Bill and Sue made 45 years ago for their children. They had been active UU members for 42 … Continue reading Sue Montfort passed on Nov 6

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

Rosalie Wolf, Suzanne Andersen, Kate Cleland-Sipfle, and Phil Westergaard of RVUUF’s Anti-racism Group recently joined about 30 others participating in a guided walking tour the Jacksonville Cemetery held by the Salem-based “Oregon’s Black Pioneers”. A single grave stone at the “paupers’ gravesite” gave the names and dates of scores of the town’s inhabitants, most residing … Continue reading Anti-racism Group Tours at Black History Event

RVUUFian Victoria Leo says, “fall and early winter are the best times to take action to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), before the lack of effective light levels gets you so deep in the metabolic ‘hole’ that it’s much harder to get out!” Therefore, she’s offering free copies of a book she wrote called “Journey … Continue reading A Free Book for the Winter Blues

Artist Kay “Kaya” Hagen will be available from 11:30am – 12:15pm during coffee hour on Sunday, Nov 12, to discuss her exhibit, “The Writing is on the Wall.” Kaya’s reverence for all aspects of the environment, including animals, the earth, and the community, is expressed in her art. If you cannot come by that day, please … Continue reading Meet our Featured Gallery Artist, Sun. Nov 12

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