At age 13, I returned “home” after three years in a wartime concentration camp. Shunned by peers and community I was lonely and wanted to be near people. I walked to the closest church on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings for the youth group. My association with that church continued through my first years of … Continue reading Steward’s Corner: Lifetime UU without knowing it
The annual RVUUF Book Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23 under the balcony at RVUUF. Come find the perfect books for your spring and summer reading.
Yes, I contribute my talent, time and money to RVUUF but I receive so much more in return. I think the most important function of a faith community is to care for every member. I want all the people coming to RVUUF seeking community to feel cherished.
A celebration of gratitude for all who made a pledge to the future of RVUUF was experienced last Sunday, with delicious cakes too! The report of more than $145,000 in pledges so far is deeply appreciated. The request to pledge will continue for those of you who have not done so, by turning your pledge … Continue reading Nan’s News: More than $145,000 in pledges
The Unitarian Universalist Association has appointed three co-presidents — the Rev. Sofía Betancourt, the Rev. William G. Sinkford, and Leon Spencer — to lead the UUA until a president is elected in June by the 2017 General Assembly. UU World reported that the UUA board also approved a “Presidential Transition Plan ‘to frame the brief … Continue reading UUA Board appoints co-presidents
Live and silent auction items are flowing in for RVUUF’s “Spring into Auction,” set for Saturday, May 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. RVUUF will have a special children’s table, so they can bid on items too (and childcare will be available for parents). The event will kick off with the Bluegrass band Waking Hazel … Continue reading ‘Spring into Auction,’ donations coming in
Being an active member in a UU spiritual community fulfills my needs — to be with fellow UUs doing crucial social justice work, to learn from others how to become a more whole person and to contribute my leadership skills.
Less than one week after the resignation of UUA President Peter Morales, two more members of the UUA Leadership Council have resigned their positions.
I am challenged to share with you news that is not a reflection of RVUUF, but it is a reflection of two associations of which RVUUF and myself as minister are in direct relationship and therefore has an effect at some level.
In a March 30 letter to the Unitarian Universalist Board of Trustees, UUA President Peter Morales resigned from office effective April 1. In his letter, Morales cited an earlier note regarding the UUA’s hiring practices and lack of diversity in senior leadership: “In my hasty effort I created more hurt for those already hurting. I … Continue reading UUA President Peter Morales resigns
