Sunday services, November 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in November 2017. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Congregation and Community News
Artists’ reception after service this Sunday
A reception takes place after the service on Sunday, Oct. 29, for Dave Baker and Robert Block-Brown, who are currently displaying their work in the RVUUF gallery. Attendees are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake and visit with the artists about their work.
‘Circle Dinner’ hosts lined up through March
Eighty-seven guests and many hosts have signed up for RVUUF’s “Circle Dinners” so far. There were two Circle Dinners in September with two more set for October, according to an update in this week’s “News to Note.”
Disaster Relief Fund accepting donations
The Unitarian Universalist Association invites contributions to its “Disaster Relief Fund” (formerly the Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund). Contributions to this fund will assist the UUA to provide assistance to UU congregations affected by natural disasters, including recent fires in California.
Pride Parade takes place Saturday
RVUUF will march and pull a float this year in the Rogue Valley Pride Parade on Saturday, Oct. 14. Set-up starts at 10:30 a.m. on Union Street (across from the Fire Station on Siskiyou Boulevard), and the parade begins at 11 a.m. “Blooming With Pride” is the theme of this year’s parade. From this week’s … Continue reading Pride Parade takes place Saturday
Soup luncheon after Oct. 29 service
A soup lunch will take place immediately after the service on Sunday, Oct. 29, under the balcony at RVUUF. Enjoy a bowl of of homemade soup, homemade bread, and convivial conversation. Everyone is welcome! For more information, use RVUUF’s Contact Form to connect with Krynn Lukacs or Suzanne Anderson.
Further Developments from Rev. Sean
Rev. Sean recently sent out his first monthly update, called “Further Developments” to the congregation. If you didn’t receive it in your email, you can read it by clicking here.
Interfaith Social Justice Coalition meets on Monday
The Interfaith Social Justice Coalition will hold its next meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. Second St. in Ashland.
UUA President: ‘I cast my lot with you’
I am thinking of all of you. It is now three months into my term as UUA President, and it has been a time of repeated tragedies and traumas. These have included political traumas including the Transgender Military Ban and the rescinding of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. They have also included the devastating natural … Continue reading UUA President: ‘I cast my lot with you’
R.E. to explore ‘Holidays and Holydays’
The Religious Explorations children have begun a new curriculum for 2017-2018. Children are learning about world religions and celebrations through a UU curriculum called “Holidays and Holydays.” Currently the children are learning about Judaism and, this week, will begin decorating the Sukkah, a special temporary hut or structure built to honor the harvest. On Sunday … Continue reading R.E. to explore ‘Holidays and Holydays’