Messages from Rev. Nan L. White, RVUUF Developmental Minister from 2014 to 2017
Writing this article I’m in my office while the Ashland Plays are happening in the Great Hall packed with people. On Oct. 17 I attended the Rogue World Ensemble performance held at RVUUF, again packed with people of all ages! It’s so refreshing to be part of a UU congregation who opens their doors to … Continue reading Past and Future Connection
As we approach Thanksgiving Day where gathering around a table for a meal is often the centerpiece of the day, I’m requesting you send to me a grace, prayer or blessing that has been said before a meal creating meaning for you and/or your family. I’m collecting these with your permission to make copies to … Continue reading A request from Rev. Nan
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
Last week’s shootings in Roseburg has impacted our lives in many ways, along with the threats at our educational institutions in the Rogue Valley. These acts stir up fear, uncertainty, and judgment in ways that keep us at bay from each other or going about our business as usual. Life as we once knew it … Continue reading Rally in Medford on Saturday
The horrific shooting today in Roseberg will bring about trauma for many people, including our UU friends. The Pacific Northwest District Clergy are supporting Rev. Annie Holmes, Minister Emerita of Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Church, Roseburg, a 45-member congregation. She tells us she’s pretty sure that folks in the fellowship will be affected, though names have … Continue reading Shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg
NEWS FLASH! Rev. Cat Cox is offering 10 practice sessions, once a month on the 3rd Tuesdays of every month, beginning Oct. 20th – June. An additional practice session will be held on March 29th to complete the 10 sessions agreement. The time of the practice session is 6pm-7:30pm. using ZOOM. If you’ve never used … Continue reading Rev. Cat Cox practice sessions offered to RVUUF
This week I noticed a post by Parker Palmer on Facebook. He is the Quaker author of many books including A Hidden Wholeness, the book that was inspiration for the Soul Matters program. Additionally Parker is the founder of the Center for Renewal (www.couragerenewal.org). When he posts on Facebook he generally includes an evocative picture … Continue reading Practice Compassion
Summer seems to have flown by, so the summer winds (and smoke) brings me to the first Nan’s News for the new church year in News to Note. I feel rested, refueled, and ready to continue on our path together in this second Developmental Ministry relationship with RVUUF.
Exactly one year ago I began filling RVUUF’s free pulpit on the Sunday of the annual Water Ceremony. This second year of Developmental Ministry, I return from study and vacation time on the very same Sunday as we gather-in from the summer months and share our stories with each other while pouring water into the … Continue reading September, a month for in-gathering
As I wind up year one of Developmental Ministry I want to share with the membership my annual report now instead of the end of the summer when other reports are due. My report includes the goals I set for myself and the results, plus I reflect on areas to consider as we move into a … Continue reading Annual Minister’s Report 2015
