A Founders Day Celebration remembers 62 years of RVUUF’s existence and honors many who have served Unitarian Universalism in the Rogue Valley. Rev. White’s sermon is titled “Keepers of the Light,” reflecting on the importance of how we can connect the past to the vision and mission of tomorrow.
Seasonal gratitude happens in the month of November manifested in a day of Thanksgiving. A meal becomes the centerpiece for our gratitude with friends or family when often a blessing or grace is given before the meal. Rev. White’s sermon is titled “Gratitude for Grace: more than a meal.”
A popular song of World War II transcended generations, language barriers and enemy lines — reminding us of the common humanity of all people. On the Sunday before Veterans Day Mike Evans presents a message he calls “Lili Marlene — A song of love, a time of war.”
In this country, the most familiar hymn sung by people of many faiths is “Amazing Grace,” written by John Newton carrying slaves in his ship on course to Charleston, SC. Rev. White will consider moments when our lives change course for the good. Her sermon title is “Amazing Grace.”
Photos by Rev. Nan White Rev. Nan White was part of an Ashland Interfaith Clergy group that proclaimed Medford “No Place for Hate,” Saturday, Oct. 10. The rally took place as a counter to an anti-Muslim event. Afterward, members of RVUUF marched in the Southern Oregon Pride Parade.
I invite you to join me and members of the Ashland Interfaith Clergy group and their members in Medford on Saturday at 9am to “Stand on the Side of Love” as a counter to an anti-Muslim event. Look for our big yellow banner. If you have a “Standing on the Side of Love” T-shirt please … Continue reading ‘No Place for Hate,’ Medford
RVUUF will march in the Southern Oregon Pride Parade this Saturday. The parade starts at 11 a.m. RVUUF’s float needs to line up by 10 a.m. If you are marching with RVUUF, arrive by 10:30 a.m. on Siskiyou Boulevard near the Haggen (formerly Safeway) parking lot. You are not allowed to park your car in … Continue reading RVUUF to march in SOPride Parade
RVUUF will host a Holiday Craft Workshop on Dec. 13 that offers low-key fun for all ages. Enjoy creating Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Solstice decorations. Tackle your holiday gift list by making your own glitter candles, holiday centerpieces, or jars of cocoa mix. Tickets to cover costs of craft materials and tasty treats will be … Continue reading RVUUF ‘Holiday Craft Workshop,’ Dec. 13
Option for Homeless Residents of Ashland (OHRA) is sponsoring its second annual “Sleep Out Fundraiser” on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will take place at the athletic field of the former Lincoln Elementary School at Beach and Henry Streets.
Looking for a way to support Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter? The shelter will open in mid-November, and RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will assemble kits of useful items for the adults who will be sheltered there.
