The Anti-Racism Group at RVUUF meets via Zoom twice monthly for learning and discussion about recognizing structures in our society and community that privilege Euro-American people and function to disadvantage minorities, especially but not exclusively African-Americans. Our learning comes from readings and experiences in the world. It is a helpful background for improving human relations … Continue reading RVUUF’s Anti-Racism Study Group Open to New Members in Fall 2023

A message from Bill, Morty & Jan of the Buildings & Grounds Committee: These common building-use oversights are causing problems at RVUUF: Please be sure you lock the front door during your meeting & when you leave the building. If you turn on the air conditioner under the balcony, be sure to turn it back … Continue reading Help keep our building safe and comfortable

Dear RVUUFians, As many of you have heard by now, our newly hired Congregational Administrator Janet has decided not to stay on at RVUUF. Her last day was July 2nd. I write today to let you know how we are planning to move forward over the summer and beyond. During July and August, at least … Continue reading A Message from the Board President Regarding Congregational Administration

The 2023 Berry Street Essay was offered by the Rev. Cecilia Kingman, titled “My Little Pony Was Right”: Reflections of Fascisms Without and Within. In it, Rev. Kingman reflects upon the rise of authoritarianism, right-wing ideology, and fascism both within Unitarian Universalism and in the wider world. Side With Love joins Rev. Kingman in a two-session … Continue reading Combating Fascisms Without & Within: An Organized UU Response

Even if heating up frozen tater tots is the height of your culinary skill, you can join our team to make Thursday dinner for our unhoused neighbors. We have jobs for everyone. Some of them don’t even require an oven. Heck, you don’t even need a kitchen – some July menus call for potato chips, … Continue reading Three Cheers for Potatoes!

The All UU Art Gallery Exhibit will open on July 31, 2023, featuring the art work of our beloved RVUUF Community. That means you! Please bring your art work to the RVUUF Library on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon. All submitted art work must be signed and ready to hang. … Continue reading All UU Art Gallery Exhibit Update

Thanks to all Members who participated in the meeting and/or voting. All items for the recent Annual Meeting on 6/4/2023 were approved: Two items by hand-vote: Endowment Trust Resolution: Excess Distribution a Budget/Stewardship Motion Remaining items by paper ballot: 2023-2024 Budget Restricted Building Fund Restatement of Board Nominees: Kenny Andersen, Alan Hersh, Jim Meckel, Nancy … Continue reading Annual Meeting Results

We’re excited to announce that RVUUF’s drop-in improv group is will meet this Sunday in the Great Hall after Sunday worship led by Shanique Scott (who has been a part of RVUUF in many capacities, find her bio from her time as our Programs Intern HERE). These ALL AGES classes will include a wide variety of activities … Continue reading Summer Improv Group After Sunday Service

“I were but little happy if I could say how much” –Shakespeare Thank you to all who participated, attended, watched online, and otherwise made possible my ordination to the UU ministry on the 11th. It was a beautiful day of family, friends, and community, and none of it would have been possible without you. May … Continue reading Thank You from Rev. Alison

Rev. Alison writes: Come visit me as I collect petition signatures for a national assault weapons ban & provide postcards to write to local school boards in support of trans & gender expansive kids in our schools. I’ve been participating in a local organizing fellowship with MomsRising.org, and I’m excited to get the word out … Continue reading Visit Rev. Alison Saturday at the MomsRising Booth at Medford Pride this Saturday, 6/24/23