Sunday services, May 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in May 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
Special service by children of RVUUF
The children of RVUUF’s Religious Explorations program will present a service full of song, dance, theater and more, on Sunday, April 30. Experience the Chalice Lighting tradition of our littlest RVUUFians, hear how our elementary class expresses their vision of a peaceful world, and find diverse answers to the question, “What do our children believe?” … Continue reading Special service by children of RVUUF
Interrupting Hate in Public Spaces, May 8 or 9
Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice in Medford, in collaboration with the Rogue Valley Interfaith Social Justice Coalition and 11 other partners, present “Interrupting Hate in Public Spaces,” 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the large conference room at Medford Library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. … Continue reading Interrupting Hate in Public Spaces, May 8 or 9
Book sale and artisan market after April 23 service
Check out the RVUUF library’s book sale, and a small artisan market after the service on Sunday, April 23, in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Ann will have her organic homegrown canned goods, Maggie will offer her essential oils, Colleen will be selling her fabric gift bags and Marcia S. will display her … Continue reading Book sale and artisan market after April 23 service
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on May 6
RVUUFians, do you have any hazardous waste to take to the Annual Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on May 6? Cost is still only $5 per household. The EarthKeepers are offering to haul your waste for you if you bring it to RVUUF between 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, and pay your $5. (if you … Continue reading Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on May 6
Steward’s Corner: Lifetime UU without knowing it
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
RVUUF Book Sale, April 22 and 23
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.
Steward’s Corner: I receive ‘so much more’ in return
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.
Nan’s News: More than $145,000 in pledges
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
UUA Board appoints co-presidents
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