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We collectively may have some vague knowledge that Joseph Priestley was an early Unitarian who also discovered oxygen, then emigrated from England to America just after the revolution. In today’s sermon, Camille Korsmo will fill in some important details about Priestley’s career as a dissenting minister/theologian, a remarkably successful amateur chemist, an author of far-ranging … Continue reading Aug. 16, 2015: Joseph Priestley, Trailblazer of Science and Liberal Religion
As Unitarian Universalists we take great pride in our ability to think. During the Aug. 9 service, three members of RVUUF’s sangha (Buddhist Meditation Group) will address why lots of UU thinkers are “going out of their minds” by meditating regularly together. What drew them to meditation? What does the Buddhist path look like? How … Continue reading Aug. 9, 2015: Meditation — Going Out of Your Mind — for Thinkers
Guest speaker Bill Jennett, operations manager of the Jackson County Fuel Committee, will talk about the work this organization does to help the most vulnerable Jackson County residents stay warm in winter and also cool in summer. “This many-faceted program has numerous challenges that are interwoven with ecological and economic issues.” Jennett will put a … Continue reading Aug. 2, 2015: Jackson County Fuel Committee
From religious denials of evolution, to claims that the moon landing was fake, to politicians angrily proclaiming that climate change does not exist, there seems to be a war on science. With the scientific method being the most reliable tool we have for discovering how our world works, why is there so much effort to … Continue reading July 26, 2015: Why Does There Seem to be a War on Science?
Unitarian Universalists like to carry our message of justice into the streets. We are disproportionately visible on the scene of social activism, but how do we go beyond the rhetoric? And how can our actions lead to healing in our personal lives, in our local communities and in the larger world? If we shift our … Continue reading July 19, 2015: A New Way Into the Future
Building a new way was the theme for General Assembly this year and certainly fits what we are doing at RVUUF. Four first-time attendees of General Assembly will share their learnings, ahas and how the experience changed their thinking, feelings and perspectives about this religion of ours.
Guest minister Rev. Amy Beltaine will speak on the “Optical Delusion of Separateness.” What do the mystic physicists, Saint Paul, our seventh principle, and the Hindu concept of Atman have in common? They all break through the optical delusion of consciousness. As Einstein said: “This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us … Continue reading July 5, 2015: Optical Delusion of Separateness
Come enjoy this smaller, more intimate service. Many from our fellowship will be out of town, including a sizable contingent in Portland at General Assembly. Arrive before 10:30 a.m., for lovely gathering music on the organ and piano. We will reflect on Chalice Circles, introduce Soul Matters (our upcoming small group program), and share the … Continue reading June 28, 2015: Soul Matters
The “Power of Conflict Resolution” service and workshops with Rev. Cat Cox have been cancelled due to illness. Rev. White will instead surprise us with a different topic this Sunday (to be determined).
