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‘Five Friends,’ Gallery reception on Jan. 13

A Gallery Reception for “Five Friends” will take place following the service on Sunday, Jan. 13. The Five Friends: Martha Abshear, Midge Black, Mary Hills, Gene Leyden and Denise Souza-Finney are Rogue Valley visual artists working in painting and printmaking. Their styles are diverse, ranging from descriptive representation to free form use of line and … Continue reading ‘Five Friends,’ Gallery reception on Jan. 13

Further Developments: New way to pledge and support RVUUF

Starting next month (February) we are launching a new way for you to pledge your financial support to RVUUF. Instead of an annual canvass or pledge drive, we’ll be experimenting with a year-round fundraising program to help connect people to each other, to their values, and to the mission of the congregation.

Jordan Cove Energy Project, letter-signing and rally to oppose

The Interfaith Social Justice Coalition and Rogue Climate are opposing the “Jordan Cove Energy Project,” which would build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Coos County, and a natural gas pipeline through Coos, Jackson, Klamath, and Douglas counties.

Sunday services in January 2019

Here’s a look at services taking place in January 2019. The Soul Matters theme for the month is “Possibility.” Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.

RVUUF offices closed Jan. 1

The RVUUF front desk and administrative offices will be closed on Jan. 1, 2019, for observance of the New Year’s Holiday.

‘SOUUP is cooking in Southern Oregon’

From the Dec. 14 newsletter of the Pacific Western Region, Unitarian Universalist Association: On Oct. 27, leadership from the Unitarian Universalists of Grants Pass and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Klamath County came together with their hosts at the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ashland. This gathered group, which will hold recurring meetings, is … Continue reading ‘SOUUP is cooking in Southern Oregon’

Frequently asked questions about Community Ministry

What is community ministry? The Unitarian Universalist Association website describes community ministry this way: Community ministers serve our movement in many ways. Some community ministers work independently; others serve in an organization outside a congregation; some form a bridge between congregations and secular organizations. Service sites may include chaplains in hospitals, in hospices, at prisons, … Continue reading Frequently asked questions about Community Ministry