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
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
“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.”
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.
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.
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
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.”
RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee is encouraging support for Clergy Climate Action’s Call for Climate Justice. Clergy Climate Action’s letter reads in part: “As religious leaders, we have an essential role to play in the climate justice movement. We are called to lift up hope and faith as antidotes to despair and denial. We … Continue reading Climate-justice support at RVUUF
The aftermath of the election continues to affect our lives on many levels. I offer again an opportunity to gather in community to support and encourage each other on Thursday at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This will be a time to ensure our fears do not take over our resolve to live our lives compassionately, … Continue reading Election-aftermath support, second meeting
Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), offered the following pastoral message as he reflected on the U.S. Presidential election.
