Category: Religious Explorations

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

‘Socks Plus’ donation drive

Looking for a way to support Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter? The shelter will open in mid-November, and RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will assemble kits of useful items for the adults who will be sheltered there.

Middle-school classes resume Sept. 6

Religious Explorations classes for middle-school and older resume on Sept. 6. Bob Cogliser will teach the middle- to high-school group in Emerson House, located next door to RVUUF. Use RVUUF’s Contact Form if you have questions about Religious Explorations.

RVUUF Water Communion

If your plans this summer include visiting a special place, you may want to collect water to share during the church’s Water Communion (scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13). From a description of Water Communion on the UUA website: “Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to … Continue reading RVUUF Water Communion

Student art on display

An exhibit of student artwork is on display in RVUUF’s Great Hall, and will remain for at least three weeks. The students’ creative work includes artistic expressions of the UU Seven Principles, the Divine Feminine, a recent service project for animals and more. Religious Explorations hopes you enjoy this exhibit showcasing our students’ creative talents.

Child dedication on Sept. 20

If you were unable to participate in the child dedication that was held on Mother’s Day, Rev. Nan White will offer a second child dedication service on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Bench in RVUUF side yard

A wooden bench in the side yard at RVUUF was designed by Wendy Eppinger, who built it with Jeffrey Behrens. This work represents one-quarter of a project that, as envisioned, will be a round bench surrounding the trees. Wendy said she first conceived the idea two years ago when approached by members of the Religious … Continue reading Bench in RVUUF side yard