Nan’s News: Congregational life takes commitment and risk
March is blowing in with a flurry of activity at RVUUF and the Soul Matters theme asks, “What does it mean to be a community of risk?”
Congregation and Community News
Child dedication on May 14
Parents/Guardians: If you have a child or children, newborn to age 12, whom you’d like to dedicate at RVUUF on Mothers Day, May 14, please email Rev. Nan L. White at minister@rvuuf.org, giving the full names and date of birth and names of parents/guardians, by a May 1 deadline.
Transgender youth ‘loved and welcome here’
The Unitarian Universalist Association has declared that transgender youth are “loved and welcome here.”
UUA condemns anti-Semitic acts
The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), issued this statement following the rise of anti-Semitic acts nationwide.
Steward’s Corner: UU fostered interest in social justice and political activism
We grew up in Methodist households and John’s father was a minister. Not only was the Church our religious underpinning, it was also the community where we made our friends and found our mates. However, by the time we immigrated to the U.S. in 1967 we were on our way to becoming skeptics.
‘Spring into Auction’ set for May 20 at RVUUF
RVUUF is holding its live and silent auctions on Saturday, May 20, from 5:30 to 8:30ish p.m., with “Food, wine and fun for all ages” planned. There is a $15 suggested donation for members and supporters of RVUUF, and tickets for friends and family are free. Scholarships are available and childcare will be provided.
New member classes begin next Sunday
Twice a year, fall and spring, RVUUF offers orientation classes for people who are interested in becoming a member of RVUUF. The next series of classes begin March 5, 2017.
President’s Post: RVUUF faces ‘Time to speak’ during period of change and potential
We are in a period of change and great potential. I, as an Agnostic Unitarian Universalist, want to share a Biblical quote with you. Good prose is good prose.
Sunday services, March 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in March 2017. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Steward’s Corner: RVUUF is good spiritual home
When we moved to Ashland three years ago, RVUUF offered us a community of people who became friends to walk with us on our journey through life. We found a community of people that we could help support and who we could turn to when we needed support.