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News and announcements for RVUUF’s “Religious Explorations” program for children and youth.
Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless 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. Members of the congregation have generously donated socks, but additional items are needed. These include refillable water bottles, gloves (adult sizes only), tooth brushes and tooth paste, … Continue reading ‘Socks Plus’ drive needs more ‘plus’
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.
The “Time for All Ages” (a special time during services before children are released to their classes) resumes this Sunday with RVUUF’s observance of the Water Communion. Children will be invited to add water that they collected into a large bowl. Water will be provided for those who do not bring their own. The children … Continue reading ‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sunday
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.
Parents, a new school year begins in September 2015, and with it, Religious Explorations will begin a new program year. We will need you to review and update information on-file for your child.
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
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.
Middle-school program suspended for summer School is out, and Religious Explorations’ Sunday program for grade six and older is being suspended for the summer. Middle- to high-school students are invited to join the younger children for activities in classrooms and garden or worship with adults in the Great Hall. The R.E. program for grade six … Continue reading Religious Explorations, summer changes
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.
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
