‘Big Pharma: Market Failure’ screening at RVUUF
RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee presents a screening of the documentary film “Big Pharma: Market Failure,” 7 to 9 p.m. June 22, in the Great Hall at RVUUF. Admission is free.
Congregation and Community News
RVUUF ‘Overnight Parking Program’ gives priority to families
RVUUF has been operating an “Overnight Parking Program.” The purpose is to give people who have no alternative but to live and sleep in their cars a place to park overnight with a minimum of services. RVUUF has allocated three parking spots behind Emerson House, and all three are currently assigned to guests. According to … Continue reading RVUUF ‘Overnight Parking Program’ gives priority to families
John Beeson, local social justice activist, is subject of historian’s talk
Jan Wright, a local historian and author, will speak from noon to 12:30 p.m. in RVUUF’s Great Hall, after the Sunday, June 25 service, about early social justice activist, John Beeson. According to Wright, Beeson was eccentric and a remarkable local resident, who was well-known but not necessarily well-liked in Jackson County, Oregon. Beeson blew … Continue reading John Beeson, local social justice activist, is subject of historian’s talk
Nan’s News: Remaining open to ‘what comes next’
Gilda Radner’s quote that I spoke about in last Sunday’s service has been repeated several times since this week. Her comment about how she wanted a perfect ending, referencing her impending death from cancer, has somewhat haunted me this week for a particular reason, but rest assured I don’t have cancer.
Thanks, Transitions and Trust
Rev. Nan L. White delivered this sermon on June 4, 2017.
‘Spring Into Auction’ attendance and gratitude
In a statement published in the “News to Note” weekly newsletter, Jackie Rosen stated that 158 adults and 17 children attended RVUUF’s recent “Spring Into Auction” fundraiser. In her statement, Rosen credited participation by some 70 volunteers, contributors of door prizes and auction items, food, ambiance, music (hammer dulcimer by Kenny Andersen, Bluegrass/Americana by Waking … Continue reading ‘Spring Into Auction’ attendance and gratitude
UUA Moderator Jim Key has died
In a statement issued June 2, 2017 by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Interim Co-Presidents Rev. Sofía Betancourt, Rev. William Sinkford and Dr. Leon Spencer shared news of the death of UUA Moderator and Chief Governance Officer, Jim Key.
Sunday services, June 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in June 2017. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
RVUUF offices closed on Memorial Day
RVUUF Offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
Nan’s News: ‘We’ of RVUUF, is standing together
In 2014 I was told by the search committee that what RVUUF was looking for in a minister was to help you move from an “I” church to a “We” church and to help you practice right relations and compassionate communication.