Our Women’s Retreat at St. Rita Retreat Center is filling up! All weekend openings are now filled, but you may still register to be placed on the waiting list. There are still openings for the Saturday-only portion of the retreat. Registration forms will be available after Sunday service or through the registration link. If you … Continue reading Women’s Retreat — Filling Up Fast!
Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their Advancing Racial Justice book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be held on Thursday, 9/10/2026 from 6 to 7:30pm, under the balcony in our great hall at RVUUF. We will be discussing The Undocumented Americans by Karla … Continue reading September Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle
The RVUUF Women’s Retreat is a rare opportunity for fun, community, connection, self-care, and personal growth with 30-35 awesome RVUUF women. This year’s retreat is going to be at the St. Rita Retreat Center in Gold Hill from October 9 to Octobre 11, 2025. We have two options for attendance – join us for the … Continue reading 23rd Annual RVUUF Women’s Retreat – Coming Together in Joy
Earlier this year, our fellowship voted to move toward hiring a part-time minister. In the meantime, we’re grateful that Julie Crooks is serving as our Worship Arts Leader under a one-year contract, providing leadership and continuity during this transition. The Board has begun exploring what a ministerial search process could look like so we’re prepared … Continue reading Ministerial Search Update
Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their Advancing Racial Justice book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be held on Thursday, 8/13/2026 from 6 to 7:30pm, under the balcony in our great hall at RVUUF. We will be discussing Nice Racism: How Progressive White People … Continue reading August Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle
Our 3rd Sunday recipient will be the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). The UUSC originated in 1939 when Reverend Waitskill Sharpe and Martha Sharpe traveled to Germany to assist Jewish people and other groups in leaving the country. Since then, the UUSC has evolved into a wide-ranging international service organization that addresses human rights, social … Continue reading July’s 3rd Sunday Recipient for July: The UU Service Committee
Over the past several months, a number of people have asked about the absence of our Collaborative Pianist, Jen Marie Davidson. We appreciate your care and concern for her. Jen Marie has been facing some significant health challenges. Out of respect for her privacy, we did not announce her departure from RVUUF’s music ministry while … Continue reading A Note About Jen Marie Davidson
We’re delighted to share that RVUUF has welcomed two talented leaders to our staff as we prepare for the new church year. Julie Crooks has been hired as the Worship Arts Leader and continues as Director of Music. Julie brings nearly two decades of experience creating thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring worship in Unitarian Universalist congregations. Having served … Continue reading Exciting News from Worship and Music!
The RVUUF Board would like to share that our fellowship is participating in the UUA’s Special Care Congregation process. We see this as an opportunity to strengthen our governance and congregational life. The support, training, and resources available through this program are provided as part of RVUUF’s affiliation with the UUA, so we do not … Continue reading Board Update on Special Care Process
Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their Advancing Racial Justice book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, 7/9/2026, 6 to 7:30pm, at RVUUF under the balcony in our great hall. We will be discussing America 250: Through the Lens of Black American … Continue reading July Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle
