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Information and brief descriptions for Sunday services at RVUUF. (Services begin at 10:25 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall.)
Since Greenleaf Restaurant is closed during January, RVUUF’s Sunday breakfast group will meet upstairs at Brothers, 95 N. Main St. in Ashland, until further notice. This is a 25-year local UU tradition. Arrival is between 8:45 and 9 a.m. each Sunday.
During January 2016, RVUUF will examine the Soul Matters theme of “Integrity,” and this theme will be reflected in its Sunday services. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall.
Here’s a look at services taking place in December 2015. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Dec. 6: Wandering and Wondering Together “Wandering and Wondering Together” is the title of Rev. White’s sermon searching for the differences and similarities of the sacred and the secular as we approach the … Continue reading Sunday services, December 2015
RVUUF music director Shaun Garner provided the idea for this service after a discussion in worship about grace. She emailed Rev. White that when Martin Luther, who was a troubled Catholic monk, read in Romans that “by grace are ye saved, through faith and not by your works,” the reformation began and the world of … Continue reading Nov. 29, 2015: Martin Luther’s Grace
A Founders Day Celebration remembers 62 years of RVUUF’s existence and honors many who have served Unitarian Universalism in the Rogue Valley. Rev. White’s sermon is titled “Keepers of the Light,” reflecting on the importance of how we can connect the past to the vision and mission of tomorrow.
Seasonal gratitude happens in the month of November manifested in a day of Thanksgiving. A meal becomes the centerpiece for our gratitude with friends or family when often a blessing or grace is given before the meal. Rev. White’s sermon is titled “Gratitude for Grace: more than a meal.”
A popular song of World War II transcended generations, language barriers and enemy lines — reminding us of the common humanity of all people. On the Sunday before Veterans Day Mike Evans presents a message he calls “Lili Marlene — A song of love, a time of war.”
In this country, the most familiar hymn sung by people of many faiths is “Amazing Grace,” written by John Newton carrying slaves in his ship on course to Charleston, SC. Rev. White will consider moments when our lives change course for the good. Her sermon title is “Amazing Grace.”
Eyes To Burma’s Fred Stockwell will present an update on the organization’s work after this Sunday’s service at RVUUF.
RVUUF is recognized by the UUA as a GLBTQ “Welcoming Congregation.” During the Oct. 4 service, RVUUF will reflect on where we are, and where there may be still room to grow in supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters. For this service, RVUUF would like to hear from you: What do … Continue reading How is RVUUF ‘welcoming’?
