New member classes for Spring 2017
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.
Congregation and Community News
COP22: UU presence at UN climate summit
Via Commit2Respond on Facebook: Unitarian Universalist seminarian Cat Boyle offers a personal reflection on being part of a public witness for Standing Rock at the United Nations COP22 climate-change summit in Marrakech, Morocco (on social media: #COP22). The prayer ceremony was led by indigenous people from each continent. A UU delegation was among those present … Continue reading COP22: UU presence at UN climate summit
Winning logo for RVUUF
RVUUFians voted on a new logo to capture the mission statement for our Fellowship. Six designs were submitted for consideration. Congratulations to Vicki Villarreal for submitting the winning design. “Embrace Diversity, Empower Connection, and Engage in the Work.”
Such a Time as This
After the election I was stunned, shocked and especially with the part of me that was living in denial. That day I kept myself as grounded as possible very methodically and simply by showing up to be with you. Then I met with about 20 of you in Emerson House and I noticed my shock … Continue reading Such a Time as This
‘Grateful’: Thanks inspires giving
For the Thanksgiving season, musicians Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod invite free downloads of Grateful, the song and full album. A video of the song was featured during a recent service at RVUUF. From an email newsletter from Nimo Patel: “When our cup of gratitude overflows, we are inspired to want to give more to … Continue reading ‘Grateful’: Thanks inspires giving
Dealing with Trump-supporting relatives
“Here come the awkward holidays.” For UU World, Meg Barnhouse addresses having to share the holidays with people who “say they love us, but who voted for someone whose policies and promises threaten us and our beloveds … It’s going to be really difficult. Awkward at its very best.”
Thanksgiving holiday office closure
The RVUUF offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25 in observation of the Thankskgiving Holiday. There will be an early deadline of before 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, for News to Note submissions and Order of Worship information.
‘Loving does not let go’
At Braver/Wiser, Rev. Robin Tanner expresses the sentiment that “Holding on does not come easy to me. Leaving, escaping, is “a privilege that can kill — and loving does not let go.” Braver/Wiser offers a weekly written reflection by a contemporary UU religious leader and brief prayer grounded in Unitarian Universalism.
‘Socks Plus’ donation drive
RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will soon assemble kits of useful items for adults who seek refuge at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter. All RVUUFians are invited to help by donating: Socks (new, adult sizes only) Refillable water bottles Gloves (adult sizes only) Tooth brushes and tooth paste Small bottles of soap, shampoo or lotion Nutritional … Continue reading ‘Socks Plus’ donation drive
Faithify campaign for UU congregation supporting water-protection activists
A Faithify campaign has been created to Faithify campaign would compensate the Bismarck-Mandan minister for her full-time efforts “on our behalf and on the behalf of justice.”