What is a Sabbatical? A sabbatical is a time away from ordinary work and duties for renewal. The root is from the word “Sabbath”, a period of rest after a time of labor. Unitarian Universalist congregations frequently grant their ministers a sabbatical period in recognition of the intense nature of their work. The result of … Continue reading Our Minister’s Sabbatical
The RVUUF Caring Team has tended to 9 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided 3 rides, sent out 5 greeting cards, did 11 check-ins via phone, text, or email, and we had 8 in-person contacts/visits. Our Caring Team consists of five people from our congregation who work with our minister … Continue reading RVUUF Caring Team Update for 9/19/2025
It’s time to register for the 2025 Voices Annual Conference! Two amazing guest speakers will share ideas about how we can make a difference as we work together in community. The Oregon Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice (OUUVfJ) are delighted to announce that Pablo DeJesús, Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) … Continue reading 2025 Voices Annual Conference
If you’re new to RVUUF and interested in getting to know us, please come to this event on Saturday, Sept 27, 9am to noon. Orientations take place only twice a year. Here you can meet the minister and others, have coffee and light brunch, hear about RVUUF and Unitarian Universalism, ask your question sand more. … Continue reading Fall Orientation Sept 27
The fall intergenerational potluck luncheon was held on Sunday, September 7th. The Fellowship Fun Committee provided water, lemonade, and cutlery, alongside plenty of hands-on work setting up tables and chairs. The congregation provided fabulous food and dessert. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Huge thank you to the 20+ souls who showed up May 24 for our annual church building spring cleaning! Step sweeping, tree trimming, window washing, kitchen cleaning, weed weeding, irrigation irritation, along with tons of organizing, straightening (and many more things I don’t even know about) were all taken care of. Followed by an amazing … Continue reading Spring Cleanup: Thank You!
Thank you to all who have donated to the Ministers Discretionary Fund. We have received a thank you letter from one couple who came to our doors when no other church in the valley would help them. They say: To the RVUUF Church, My fiancé and I just wanted to thank you for all the help … Continue reading Minister Discretionary Fund Thank You
As a Covenant Committee member, I am excited to start on a journey with you to continue the process of building a vibrant, respectful and loving relationship within our UU Fellowship. To join this endeavor please check our website to read the Covenant of Right Relations (CRR) and the Conflict Resolution Guidelines (CRG).These two documents … Continue reading Covenant Committee
On Saturday, June 21st, BASE will host their annual Juneteenth celebration at Pear Blossom Park in Medford from 11am – 8pm. This family-friendly event will be an outdoor cultural celebration for the entire community featuring food, education, music, and live entertainment. More information here
Do you like to think outside the box? Do you like to dream about possibilities? We are creating a task force to formulate a possible plan for the Emerson House property. We need to get started immediately. If your curiosity is piqued, call or text Donna Barrett at (541) 499-9304
