I recently accessed a recorded webinar with Eric Bliss, youth ministry specialist for the UUA’s Pacific Western Region. He invited sharing widely these statements of UU theology, its “Five Jagged Rocks” or core beliefs.
A service celebrating the life of Mike Evans will be held at 1 p.m. April 2 at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. Mr. Evans, shown here with his Search and Rescue dog Lily and friends during RVUUF’s 2015 Congregational Potluck, was a clown, storyteller, a member of RVUUF’s worship team … Continue reading Service to celebrate life of Mike Evans
Twice a year, fall and spring, RVUUF offers a set of UU Orientation classes for anyone interested in learning more or needing a refresher course.
RVUUF member Dave Hyde was among Unitarian Universalists from Oregon congregations at a “healthy climate” rally at the Oregon capitol, Feb. 3 in Salem, Oregon. “We make a vibrant crowd when we all turn out,” Rev. Katie Larsell commented in Oregon UU Voices for Justice’s Feb. 12 eNewsletter. The rally was organized by Ecumenical Ministries … Continue reading Healthy climate rally at Oregon capitol
Committee members are invited to RVUUF’s next Committee Night, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, under the balcony in RVUUF’s Worship Hall.
The Nominating Committee is looking to fill three positions on the RVUUF Board of Directors. These vacancies are for three-year terms that begin on July 1. If you are interested or would like to suggest someone, please use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with the Nominating Committee. The committee recommends that you attend the next … Continue reading Nominating Committee seeks board candidates
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents the seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball, 7 to 10 p.m. tonight at 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. The suggested donation is $15 general admission or $5 for students and Oregon Trail cardholders. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free. Tickets will be available at the door. Co-sponsored by … Continue reading Bodacious Rainbow Ball is tonight
Last Friday night I “Zoomed” into a video conference sponsored by the Pacific Northwest UU’s and listened to Rev. Robert Latham talking about the importance of a compelling mission statement.
Rev. Robert Latham suggests that a mission statement should be revisited about every five years because in the life of a congregation, over time, the following occurs naturally: Ritualistic numbing Language becomes obsolete Membership addition and subtraction Ownership erosion He lists a few traps to watch out for when focusing on a new mission statement: … Continue reading Compelling mission statement: Why?
Our Beloved Community is a place where we care about and care for each other. Here are just a few ways congregants have expressed their caring by contributing time, treasure and talent to RVUUF.
