BASE serves to create a welcoming and supportive community where Black people in Southern Oregon feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves when expressing any aspect of their many cultural ethnicities. They are a community platform for connection, collaboration, and prosperity. BASE is committed to supporting the advancement and excellence of Black people in Southern … Continue reading December Third Sunday Recipient: BASE
The RVUUF Caring Team has been busy tending to 6 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided/arranged 1 ride, did 10 check-ins via phone, text, or email, set up one Meal Train, and we had 15 in-person contacts/visits. Our Caring Team consists of five people from our congregation who work with … Continue reading RVUUF Caring Team November Update
Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, January 8 from 6 to 7:30pm, under the balcony in our great hall. Our next book discussion will be on The Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States, … Continue reading January’s Pick for the Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Group
Every six or seven weeks we gather for another of our Seasonal Rituals. And the next one, the Winter Solstice, is coming soon! We welcome you to a celebration on Saturday, December 20, starting at 1:00 pm and concluding in about an hour. As usual, we will meet Under The Balcony at RVUUF. We will … Continue reading A Celebration of the Winter Solstice
As we approach Christmas time, let’s explore the traditional understanding of Jesus of Nazareth by examining when he was born, what he may have looked like, and the sources that recount his life. Participants will consider modern scholarly perspectives, consider whether the Star of Bethlehem reflects a real event, and better understand why Christmas is … Continue reading Humanism Explorations: Who Was Jesus, Really?
The SOU Student Food Pantry is struggling to keep up with demand and meet the needs of their students. In response, their student association is hosting a Food and Hygiene Drive from November 24 – December 12. Starting on November 24 there will be a collection bin in the RVUUF front lobby. If you’re able to help … Continue reading SOU Student Food Pantry
Thanks to the generosity of our RVUUF community we were able to donate $443.00 to SO Health-E. Your contributions to our Third Sunday Recipients make a significant difference. SO Health-E was founded in 2014 as the Southern Oregon Regional Health Equity Coalition, one of several regional equity coalitions around the state supported by the Oregon … Continue reading October 3rd Sunday Recipient Donation
Members of RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their book reading circle held on the first Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, December 4, 6:00pm-7:30pm, under the balcony in our great hall. We will be discussing The Power of Bridging- how to build a world where we all belong by john … Continue reading December Advancing Racial Justice Book Study
Your RVUUF board of directors wants to learn more about the congregation’s needs and wishes in order to serve you better. We’d like to start with just three questions. Thank you so much for your time and participation!
It’s time for Thanksgiving Dinner! Our traditional Thanksgiving Day potluck will be on November 27 at 4:00pm. The sign-up poster is in the lobby, and we hope you’ll sign up – not just to bring food, but to help set up and clean up, too. Be part of the program: sing a song, read a poem, tell … Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner at RVUUF
