Sunday services, February 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in February 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
Rev. Nan L. White to retire from ministry
“The most valuable and important things in our lives come to us when we cultivate the courage to be vulnerable, imperfect and self-compassionate” – Brene Brown, PhD. Dear RVUUFians, After deep reflection and in conversation with my wife, Sam, and colleagues and mentor I respect, I have decided to retire from the Ministry as a … Continue reading Rev. Nan L. White to retire from ministry
Steward’s Corner: Worship is joy for whole person
The Unitarian Universalist minister, Rev. Walker Wikstrom said that “he could not imagine for himself any way of being a Christian without being a Unitarian Universalist.” I could say the same.
‘Declaration of Conscience’ affirms UU values
Photo credit: Unitarian Universalist Association We’re writing with what we expect is the same urgent sense of concern you’re feeling about the results of the presidential election and what will follow. Based on the many conversations we’ve had with each other, people of our communities, our partners, and those most likely to face looming threats, … Continue reading ‘Declaration of Conscience’ affirms UU values
Third-Sunday recipient, Safe Parking Task Force
Today’s third-Sunday collection recipient will be RVUUF’s Safe Parking Task Force, which is working to mitigate homelessness in Ashland by offering a safe space with an outdoor restroom for families without homes to temporarily park their vehicles overnight, without the threat of law enforcement or other types of harassment. The speaker will be Ollie Bucolo, … Continue reading Third-Sunday recipient, Safe Parking Task Force
Nan’s News: Service focuses on Rev. King’s legacy
A reminder that the focus groups scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15 have been postponed. Stay tuned for when they will be rescheduled. Your participation is needed to look back from whence you came since the Pacific Northwest District’s Healthy Congregations report of 2013. Begin to think about what has changed, what have you learned, and … Continue reading Nan’s News: Service focuses on Rev. King’s legacy
‘Socks Plus’ kits for homeless adults
These kits of socks, energy bars and personal care items, were assembled last Sunday by RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth. The kits will be distributed to adults at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter, which is operated by RVUUF in partnership with Temple Emek Shalom. Cynthia M. Parkhill Administrative Coordinator Religious Explorations
Do-It-Yourself Prophecy
Fellowship member Alison Duren-Sutherland delivered this sermon Jan. 1, 2017. The week before the last time I stood up here to share my own words with you all, I mentioned to my co-worker that I was giving the sermon at church on Sunday. Her eyes got wide, and she said, “I can’t imagine doing that.” … Continue reading Do-It-Yourself Prophecy
SJ&A proposes overnight parking at RVUUF
There are many people who, having lost their homes, are forced to live in their cars or vans. Car camping on the street is illegal in Ashland and the police will move people on or ticket them.
Sunday services, January 2017
Here’s a look at services taking place in January 2017. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.