UUSC Hurricane Matthew Fund
Hurricane Matthew slammed into the southwest coast of Haiti yesterday, packing 145-mph winds and destroying houses and other buildings, crops, roads, bridges.
Congregation and Community News
Religious Explorations: New class, departing educator
Marla Dentino heads 3- to 5-year-olds class Beginning this Sunday, Oct. 2, Religious Explorations welcomes back Marla Dentino, who will be the teacher for a new class for 3- to 5-year-olds. At the end of last year’s Religious Exploration program, Lead Teacher Liz Bianco, Administrative Coordinator Cynthia Parkhill and Rev. Nan L. White assessed that … Continue reading Religious Explorations: New class, departing educator
Nan’s News: A place to nurture love and compassion
The political climate we have found ourselves living in these days is increasingly stressful, disturbing, annoying, and sometimes fearful. For me, I find myself waking up every morning wondering if it’s over yet, and then, once I’m fully awake, I realize it’s not. Thus begins my day.
Sunday services, October 2016
Here’s a look at services taking place in October 2016. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
President’s Post: ‘Black Lives Matter’ and homeless services
This year is getting off to a magical start. I am behind the times already but running fast to catch up.
Oregon Drive Less Challenge, Oct. 1 to 15
Whenever people talk to me about traveling to downtown Ashland, the hassle of finding a parking space invariably comes up. With the “Oregon Drive Less Challenge,” I’d like to propose a less-stressful scenario.
Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23
Registration is now open for the 13th annual Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23 at St. Rita’s in Gold Hill. This year’s theme is, “Women Together Moving Through Our Fears.” Register early as space is limited. For more information, contact Linden at lndncrouch@gmail.com. “Don’t miss this great opportunity to bond with the women of our … Continue reading Women’s Retreat, Oct. 21 to 23
Sunday services unpack new mission statement
RVUUF’s new mission is brief and powerful, especially when you have an understanding of each word that makes up the mission, which is, to “Embrace Diversity, Empower Connection, Engage in the Work.” The Sunday, Sept. 18 service begins RVUUF’s dive into the words of the new mission statement, beginning with the first word, “Embrace,” to … Continue reading Sunday services unpack new mission statement
‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sept. 11
The “Time for All Ages” (a special time during services before children are released to their classes) resumes Sunday, Sept. 11 with RVUUF’s observance of the Water Communion. The children will be invited to add water that they collected into a large bowl. Water will be provided for those who do not bring their own. … Continue reading ‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sept. 11
Eyes to Burma discussion, Sept. 11
Founder Fred Stockwell and local board member Kara Q. Lewis will lead a discussion of Eyes to Burma (ETB), at noon Sunday, Sept. 11, under the balcony at RVUUF. Eyes to Burma is a community-based non-profit with projects in Mae Sot, Thailand, assisting a group of about 400 Burmese refugees who live and work at … Continue reading Eyes to Burma discussion, Sept. 11