The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy’s (SOLC) mission is to conserve and enhance land in Southern Oregon to sustain our human and natural communities forever. As Oregon’s first regional, nonprofit land trust, SOLC has been collaborating with local landowners since 1978 to create conservation easements — a legal agreement that safeguards their lands in perpetuity. What … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Social Justice Offering for Sept 2023: So. OR Land Conservancy

You and your friends are warmly invited to our next Seasonal Ritual: The Autumnal Equinox. (Eleven attended our successful Lughnasa Ritual in August. Some were RVUUFians, some not.) On this Equinox we will celebrate key themes: Elderhood, Wisdom, Balance, and the Direction West. And of course, Signs of the Season–if you wish, bring a fruit, … Continue reading Autumn Equinox Ritual 2023: Sat, Sept 23, 10-11:20am @ RVUUF

You are invited to join Antracism Learning Circles this fall. While this offering is sponsored by 1st Unitarian in Portland, OR, it’s on zoom, so you can join from anywhere! LEARNING CIRCLES are small discussion cohorts based on a book or podcast that provide: Important learning about white supremacy, racism, and our national history The opportunity … Continue reading You’re Invited: Online Antiracism Learning Circles for UUs

Sunday, September 24, 1:30-4:00pm the Social Justice and Action Committee will gather for our annual retreat. Our work makes a difference in the lives of those we serve through this work. Now, more than ever, the needs are great. Now, more than ever, our commitment to make a difference is crucial. As we come together … Continue reading Social Justice & Action Annual Retreat

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