Nan’s News: Beginning new church year together
The month of July has been a respite for me in that I spent a lot of my study month catching up on reading books that always get pushed to the side of my desk during the year.
Category: Nan’s News
Messages from Rev. Nan L. White, RVUUF Developmental Minister from 2014 to 2017
Nan’s News: Opportunities for connection
September at RVUUF will offer multiple opportunities for members and friends to gain deeper connections and meaningful relationships that I hope you’ll consider. Watching News to Note is one way to find out about all the opportunities.
Fear must not determine our steps forward
The aftermath of Sunday’s horrific event in Orlando impacts all of us to grieve and mourn the loss of life, and we must not let fear determine our steps forward. May our courage remind us to not let fear become the decider of how we live our lives. As a people who promote peace and … Continue reading Fear must not determine our steps forward
Nan’s News: Mission, summer and connection
Three things I want to mention in this month’s article: one is about our new mission statement, the second is about my summer schedule, and third is about the importance of connecting to each other even when summer tends to separate us until the fall when we gather together again.
Developmental Minister annual report, 2015-2016
I began the second year of Developmental Ministry committed to continue another year of service and I was clear about the focus.
Nan’s News: Making room for what matters … a revelation!
My experience of being in congregational meetings over many years, often I’m amazed when someone says something that I disagree with and it doesn’t make a bit of sense to me. Yet I learn it makes perfect sense to them and possibly to others. One time when I was sure what someone said to me … Continue reading Nan’s News: Making room for what matters … a revelation!
May this writing give us hope
My dear colleague, the Rev. Chip Roush, is a wonderful human being who puts to words many thoughts and feelings that I find to be very helpful. He has given me permission to share them with you. The political climate we find ourselves in is like no other, although it does remind us of our … Continue reading May this writing give us hope
Nan’s News: Perfect timing for ‘Resilience’
Everywhere I have lived in the United States the month of March is always longer than I like it to be. It seems like spring will never get “here,” wherever “here” is for me. And yet, on Feb. 29, Leap year, I noticed many signs of spring. It’s almost like we literally leaped over the … Continue reading Nan’s News: Perfect timing for ‘Resilience’
Nan’s News: Mission process needs your input
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.
Compelling mission statement: Why?
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?