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
Shortly after moving to the U.S. in 1975 we became disillusioned with dogmatic religions and stayed away from churches. This changed after our daughters introduced us to Unitarianism in the church they attended in Seattle. This experience made us realize that its focus was much closer to our beliefs, so when we moved to Ashland … Continue reading Steward’s Corner: Fellowship has important place in our lives
“A Conversation About Race” takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at RVUUF. There are a limited number of spots, so please sign up by April 3 with Diane Werich via RVUUF’s contact form. This conversation utilizes the “Race Toolkit Project,” developed by the Racial Equity Coalition. The project is designed to … Continue reading ‘A Conversation About Race’
RVUUF’s Social Justice & Action Committee will screen “We the People 2.0,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in the Great Hall at RVUUF. “We the People 2.0” traces two centuries of legal decisions in America that elevated corporate rights “at the expense of Nature and our civil rights.” It also addresses the movement to create … Continue reading ‘We the People 2.0,’ screening at RVUUF
I joined RVUUF in early 2008. At first I wanted to give more than I could sustain, both in time and treasure.
Here’s a look at services taking place in April 2017. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Nine years ago I was attending a divorce support group. The facilitator had recommended that we take care of five things in our lives: Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, Friends and something Spiritual.
As I write this article for April, it’s the first day of spring and sunny outside. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the earth and her turning seasons, especially the visible transformation from winter to spring. As long as the winter has remained with us this year, the reality of all the work … Continue reading Nan’s News: Change is only constant in our lives
My upbringing still leaves its mark of Sunday morning meaning church. So it follows that I have a need to fill that space with something related to spirituality. That would be a community outside my family with whom I can share spiritual preferences, social and political values and personal growth. RVUUF’s many programs, vibrant membership … Continue reading Steward’s Corner: Haven for spiritual preferences, social values and personal growth
