Beacon Press shares resources for dealing with Orlando shooting
In a post to its newsletter, Beacon Press recently shared resources for dealing with the Sunday, June 12, shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.
Congregation and Community News
What it takes to be a good UU? (auction-item sermon)
Last November I submitted an auction item for people to bid on as we raised money for this fiscal years operating budget. Marcia Sandler won the bid and the item was for me to write a sermon on a topic she and I agreed on and it’s titled “What it takes to be a good … Continue reading What it takes to be a good UU? (auction-item sermon)
Presentation during interfaith vigil
Rev. Nan L. White delivered this address during an interfaith vigil for Orlando shooting victims’ families, held Saturday, June 18 at Havurah Shir Hadash. Last Sunday night, after the horrific news in Orlando, and a long, emotionally draining day ministering to people of my congregation and strangers, I decided to watch the Tony Awards loving … Continue reading Presentation during interfaith vigil
Sunday services, July 2016
Here’s a look at services taking place in July 2016. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Ashland City Band concert potluck on June 30
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its Ashland City Band concert potluck, 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Lithia Park Bandshell (up the street, near the cement wheelchair-access area). All are invited to this annual RVUUF event.
RVUUF Board elects new officers
On Tuesday, June 14, the RVUUF Board of Directors elected its new officers. They are: Jim Meckel, president; Katy Fox, vice president; Lynn Godsey, treasurer; and Sheryl Abbott, secretary. “We appreciate these people stepping up to positions of leadership for our Beloved RVUUF Community,” said outgoing President Delores Nims. “We are fortunate to have Board … Continue reading RVUUF Board elects new officers
Orlando shooting: Victim support opportunities
There are two suggested Go Fund Me drives being overseen by Equality Florida (https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund) and The Center (https://www.gofundme.com/29bubytq). Both of these are quality organizations doing incredible work to support the community at this time. Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) … Continue reading Orlando shooting: Victim support opportunities
President’s Post: Time to pass the gavel
This is my last President’s post as I am handing the gavel to …? I want to thank my fellow Board members and the Congregation for the opportunity to serve as your president for the past two years. This position has changed me. I have a greater appreciation for our community and increased self-confidence. I … Continue reading President’s Post: Time to pass the gavel
Interfaith vigil for Orlando shooting victims’ families
Havurah Shir Hadash will host an interfaith vigil at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18, for the families of the victims of the mass murder in Orlando, Fla. The program will include teachings, prayers, silent meditation and songs. Presenters include Gina DuQuenne, President of Southern Oregon Pride; Shirley Patton of First Presbyterian Church, Rabbi David Zaslow … Continue reading Interfaith vigil for Orlando shooting victims’ families
Fear must not determine our steps forward
The aftermath of Sunday’s horrific event in Orlando impacts all of us to grieve and mourn the loss of life, and we must not let fear determine our steps forward. May our courage remind us to not let fear become the decider of how we live our lives. As a people who promote peace and … Continue reading Fear must not determine our steps forward