Messages from Rev. Nan L. White, RVUUF Developmental Minister from 2014 to 2017
It’s hard to believe a year has gone by. I’m remembering last year when on July 9, Sam and I arrived in the Rogue Valley and it was 109 degrees. When the movers arrived it was 111 degrees and we spent the next few weeks unpacking, getting to know the area and realizing we might … Continue reading Challenges become opportunities and experiences
The horrific shootings in the Emmanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina has created a groundswell of response around the country. The church is calling for a national prayer at noon (Eastern Daylight Time) today. My hope is that RVUUFians will consider supporting them from a distance by sending your positive energy and prayers at … Continue reading National prayer in response to church shootings
We are headed into the last month of the 2014-2015 church/fiscal year and June has a full calendar of opportunities to be together as RVUUFians where we can practice Beloved Community. The experiences will include laughter and play at our summer picnic on June 7 preceded by a FIRE DRILL exercise during the Sunday service, … Continue reading Full calendar of opportunities
For six weeks two groups, totaling 18 members of RVUUF, have been meeting online using a video conference program called ZOOM. I have joined both groups along with my mentor and colleague, the Rev. Cat Cox, who is the presenter.
The month of March proved to be one where RVUUFians gathered together for more times than at a Sunday morning service. For example, Chalice Circles with 10-12 people met often during the weeks, a Saturday planning day included 45 people who chose to spend their time and energy on behalf of the whole congregation, a … Continue reading RVUUF is more than Sunday morning gathering
