President’s Post: ‘Black Lives Matter’ and homeless services
This year is getting off to a magical start. I am behind the times already but running fast to catch up.
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Oregon Drive Less Challenge, Oct. 1 to 15
Whenever people talk to me about traveling to downtown Ashland, the hassle of finding a parking space invariably comes up. With the “Oregon Drive Less Challenge,” I’d like to propose a less-stressful scenario.
Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23
Registration is now open for the 13th annual Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23 at St. Rita’s in Gold Hill. This year’s theme is, “Women Together Moving Through Our Fears.” Register early as space is limited. For more information, contact Linden at lndncrouch@gmail.com. “Don’t miss this great opportunity to bond with the women of our … Continue reading Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23
Sunday services unpack new mission statement
RVUUF’s new mission is brief and powerful, especially when you have an understanding of each word that makes up the mission, which is, to “Embrace Diversity, Empower Connection, Engage in the Work.” The Sunday, Sept. 18 service begins RVUUF’s dive into the words of the new mission statement, beginning with the first word, “Embrace,” to … Continue reading Sunday services unpack new mission statement
‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sept. 11
The “Time for All Ages” (a special time during services before children are released to their classes) resumes Sunday, Sept. 11 with RVUUF’s observance of the Water Communion. The children will be invited to add water that they collected into a large bowl. Water will be provided for those who do not bring their own. … Continue reading ‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sept. 11
Eyes to Burma discussion, Sept. 11
Founder Fred Stockwell and local board member Kara Q. Lewis will lead a discussion of Eyes to Burma (ETB), at noon Sunday, Sept. 11, under the balcony at RVUUF. Eyes to Burma is a community-based non-profit with projects in Mae Sot, Thailand, assisting a group of about 400 Burmese refugees who live and work at … Continue reading Eyes to Burma discussion, Sept. 11
Humanism and its Historical Connection to Unitarian Universalism
Roy Kindell delivered this homily as part of “Humanist Sunday,” Sept. 4, 2016, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Humanism Explorations group meets at RVUUF from 3 to 5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. I founded our Fellowship’s Humanism Explorations group more than thirty years ago and it has … Continue reading Humanism and its Historical Connection to Unitarian Universalism
How Reason Informs My Faith
Jonathan Donihue delivered this homily as part of “Humanist Sunday,” Sept. 4, 2016, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Humanism Explorations group meets at RVUUF from 3 to 5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. I started attending humanist meetings only a short time ago. I don’t think I would … Continue reading How Reason Informs My Faith
Humanism and Hinduism
Diane Newell Meyer delivered this homily as part of “Humanist Sunday,” Sept. 4, 2016, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Humanism Explorations group meets at RVUUF from 3 to 5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. I fell in love with astronomy when I was in the fourth grade-and it … Continue reading Humanism and Hinduism
Christian Humanism – A Personal View
Victoria Law delivered this homily as part of “Humanist Sunday,” Sept. 4, 2016, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Humanism Explorations group meets at RVUUF from 3 to 5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. Hi, my name is Victoria Law, I am a member of RVUUF and I am … Continue reading Christian Humanism – A Personal View