Standing Rock: Prayer turns to celebration
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)’s Chief Operating Officer Harlan Limpert was among UUs gathered with water protectors for an interfaith day of prayer, Dec. 4, 2016 at Standing Rock.
Congregation and Community News
Holiday message from UUA president
For the winter holidays, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Peter Morales shares a holiday message. Videos and transcripts in English and in Spanish can be accessed via the UUA website.
Nan’s News: ‘We can adjust our sails’
Remember when 9/11 became the benchmark for how the world changed? Now it seems to be the morning after the election: 11/9. The obvious difference is that no one lost their life on 11/9 but many lost their rudder and sense of direction, including myself.
Services taking place in December 2016
Christmas-Eve and Christmas-Day services are among those taking place in December 2016. Sunday morning services take place at 10:30 a.m. in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
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.
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.”