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The Reopening Task Force has decided that committees and interest groups may now meet Under the Balcony, in the Library or in the Conference Room. We recommend Under the Balcony as the ventilation is so much better there, but there are air purifiers in the Library and Conference rooms. Please note that you can set … Continue reading Committees and Interest Groups May Meet Indoors, Masked
The Pride Crawl event is actually a new addition to SOPride. We’re teaming up with local restaurants and bars to create a Pride-themed restaurant/bar hopping experience starting on First Friday and ending that Sunday, and we’re hoping that your business would like to participate! We want to create a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ folx and … Continue reading SO Pride Events, Oct 7-9
Starting in a new role (intern minister) in a new place (Southern Oregon) in a new way (remote with planned visits) was not easy. However, before I arrived Dawn, the RVUUF Congregational Administrator, ensured I had electronic access, Rev Sean and members of my internship learning committee made plans to meet those first few days. … Continue reading New Kid on the Block-Weekly Open Zoom Hour
So even if you can’t come in person, you can still attend, wherever you have wifi. Click here to join the Zoom meeting. If you come in person, please bring a mask in case we’re indoors. Coffee & great (contactless) refreshments begin at 9 a.m. ● Meet the minister & others like you ● Get … Continue reading GOOD NEWS! The Welcome to RVUUF Orientations Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 9-12ish, will also be on ZOOM!
RVUUF Choir is seeking new members who like to sing and enjoy making music together. We meet Wednesdays, 5-6 PM in the Great Hall. Contact Music Director Shaun Garner for more information.
Alison is one of the volunteers who brings food to OHRA on Thursdays, and here’s what she says about volunteering. “I come from a culture in which feeding others is considered a demonstration of love. To me, participating in the RVUUF / OHRA meal program is a wonderful way to show love to our extended … Continue reading Read what Alison says about bringing food to OHRA (and find out how you can do it)
RVUUFBuilders have been an invaluable part of our community and as we return to in-person services and slowly reopen the building, we are hoping to rebuild our RVUUFBuilder volunteer team. Our Admin, is seeking a new RVUUFBuilder Coordinator to manage our Welcome Office volunteers, as eventually, we hope to have a Welcome Office volunteer in … Continue reading Adminstrator Seeking RVUUFBuilders
Religious Explorations for Children and Youth are meeting at RVUUF again on Sundays. Classrooms will be open at 10:30am beginning 9/25/22 . We look forward to seeing all our young UUs!
From the UUA: “In September 2022, with the assistance of our new Outreach Team, we’re scheduling ten Zoom sessions at various times for people to look at draft language and discuss it. Hopefully, one of them will work with your schedule. We’ll have a link available for feedback. Another round of revision will follow, with … Continue reading Give Your Opinion on the Draft of the Updated UU Principles
The Reopening Taskforce has set criteria for making progress in reopening: We believe it will be safe to move to optional masking when the CDC published statement of “Community Level” has been at “LOW” and “Transmission Level” has been at “MODERATE” or “LOW” for at least a week. At present, the Community Level is Medium, … Continue reading Task Force Has Set Criteria for Reopening Progress
