Please plan to come to the Annual Meeting of Oregon UU Voices for Justice, October 14th (Saturday), at Eugene’s UUCE, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Connecting Communities for Justice”. Our “keynote” speakers are Rev. Alison Miller, of First Unitarian Church in Portland, and Dr. Brenda Smith, of High Desert Partnership, based … Continue reading Save the Date: Annual Meeting of OR UU Voices for Justice October 14th in Eugene

Our mission at RVUUF is to “Embrace Diversity, Empower Connection, Engage in the Work.” Sometimes it’s difficult to “engage in the work:” finding a worthy project, getting organized, making time, and completing it. Our Thursday dinners for OHRA are a splendid opportunity to support an amazing organization serving vulnerable people in our very own community. … Continue reading A message from Rev. Sean: This Is How We Do the Work

RVUUF contributed $544.00 to the Fairy Godmother’s program in July. This program provides mentors and scholarships to needy girls who graduate from high schools in Jackson County and plan to attend state colleges or Universities. The girls receive $5000 for each of the first two years and then can reapply. Thank you for your contribution,

Retreat organizer Delores Nims writes, “One of my favorite times at the Women’s Retreat happens early a in the morning while it is still dark. We each sit with a delicious cup of coffee, warming ourselves in front of a dancing fire. Sharing our lives, joys and sorrows, we create a cozy warm intimacy. My … Continue reading Special Times at the Women’s Retreat

Did you know that nearly every RVUUF worship service since 2020 is available to view again online? For help finding and navigating RVUUF’s YouTube Channel, CLICK HERE Also during the height of the pandemic, we began offering an Online Coffee Hour via Zoom, which continues most Sundays at 1pm. Online Coffee Hour is a way … Continue reading RVUUF Together Online

“I am holding UUs and all of our extended communities close in my heart as we work to find our way amid the immense struggles and suffering of recent weeks. I am sitting with photos of intense flooding in FL and reflecting on how each day brings new challenges and a profound need to be … Continue reading A Message from UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt

RVUUF worship services are available all the time, not just on Sunday morning! Since our 2020 building closure, we’ve been posting all of our worship services on our YouTube channel, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871 While our building was closed, we posted pre-recorded video worship services, which you can find by clicking the “Videos” … Continue reading RVUUF on YouTube: How & Where to Find Our Online Worship Archive

My name is Mandy Goheen, and I am the Board President of the UUWF.  We are excited to offer a new workshop series–Finding Freedom: White Women Taking on Our Own White Supremacy. Why do I think this is important?  To build my own capacity. I am a white minister in Chattanooga, Tennessee serving a congregation … Continue reading Online Offering from UU Women’s Federation (UUWF) Finding Freedom: White Women Taking on Our Own White Supremacy

Thursday OHRA dinner supervolunteer Bill Montfort says, “I volunteer to bring food on Thursdays because it is one way that I can help those less fortunate than me. The folks at OHRA are very appreciative of our efforts. I also enjoy the feeling of community with other members at RVUUF who also contribute. Of course, … Continue reading “Feeling of Community…Fun…Easy”

Join Sustainable Rogue Valley online or in-person for Symphony of the Soil. Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting-edge science, the film is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of … Continue reading Sunday, Aug 20th, 1-3pm: Symphony of the Soil – Environmental Film/Conversation Series