Category: Religious Explorations

News and announcements for RVUUF’s “Religious Explorations” program for children and youth.

‘Socks Plus’ donation drive

RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will soon assemble kits of useful items for adults who seek refuge at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter. All RVUUFians are invited to help by donating: Socks (new, adult sizes only) Refillable water bottles Gloves (adult sizes only) Tooth brushes and tooth paste Small bottles of soap, shampoo or lotion Nutritional … Continue reading ‘Socks Plus’ donation drive

Religious Explorations: Returning educator

Religious Explorations welcomes back educator Inga Leed, who has returned as a nursery instructor. Inga and her daughters, Clover and Ariana, became members of RVUUF in 2012. She has a Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education and currently works with young children. Inga is excited to help the congregation’s youngest children expand their perceptions of … Continue reading Religious Explorations: Returning educator

Religious Explorations: New class, departing educator

Marla Dentino heads 3- to 5-year-olds class Beginning this Sunday, Oct. 2, Religious Explorations welcomes back Marla Dentino, who will be the teacher for a new class for 3- to 5-year-olds. At the end of last year’s Religious Exploration program, Lead Teacher Liz Bianco, Administrative Coordinator Cynthia Parkhill and Rev. Nan L. White assessed that … Continue reading Religious Explorations: New class, departing educator

RVUUF seeks children’s educator

Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (RVUUF) is seeking a part-time teacher for classes in Religious Explorations for ages 3-5 with flexibility to teach ages between newborns and 8th grade. If you hold progressive values, have experience with teaching children and are interested in becoming part of a creative and supportive teaching team, RVUUF is offering a … Continue reading RVUUF seeks children’s educator

America’s parents face explaining recent violence

America’s parents face the difficult task of explaining this week’s violence to children — the shooting deaths by police of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile followed by the shooting of a dozen police officers in Dallas. For the Los Angeles Times, Sonali Kohli shares insights offered by Suzanne Silverstein, director of the Cedars-Sinai Psychological Trauma … Continue reading America’s parents face explaining recent violence

Religious Explorations: Mosaic artwork from seeds

Check out this mosaic artwork, created with seeds by students in Religious Explorations. The children are exploring the interdependency of life as R.E. spends summer in the garden. “Earth” is the theme for this coming Sunday, July 10, and features the process of composting. Cynthia M. Parkhill Administrative coordinator Religious Explorations

Banner with notable UUs

It wasn’t planned this way, but I assembled and hung this banner, depicting the names of famous Unitarian Universalists, during May with its Soul Matters emphasis on the subject of “Tradition.”

Last ‘Time for All Ages’ ’til Sept. 4

Sunday, May 29, marks the last “Time for All Ages” until Sunday, Sept. 4. The church Worship Team does not produce a “Time for All Ages” during the summer months. Effective Sunday, June 5, children will go directly to their Religious Explorations classrooms at the beginning of Sunday services.