UU orientation classes for spring 2016
Twice a year, fall and spring, RVUUF offers a set of UU Orientation classes for anyone interested in learning more or needing a refresher course.
Congregation and Community News
Healthy climate rally at Oregon capitol
RVUUF member Dave Hyde was among Unitarian Universalists from Oregon congregations at a “healthy climate” rally at the Oregon capitol, Feb. 3 in Salem, Oregon. “We make a vibrant crowd when we all turn out,” Rev. Katie Larsell commented in Oregon UU Voices for Justice’s Feb. 12 eNewsletter. The rally was organized by Ecumenical Ministries … Continue reading Healthy climate rally at Oregon capitol
RVUUF Committee Night on Thursday
Committee members are invited to RVUUF’s next Committee Night, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, under the balcony in RVUUF’s Worship Hall.
Nominating Committee seeks board candidates
The Nominating Committee is looking to fill three positions on the RVUUF Board of Directors. These vacancies are for three-year terms that begin on July 1. If you are interested or would like to suggest someone, please use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with the Nominating Committee. The committee recommends that you attend the next … Continue reading Nominating Committee seeks board candidates
Bodacious Rainbow Ball is tonight
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents the seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball, 7 to 10 p.m. tonight at 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. The suggested donation is $15 general admission or $5 for students and Oregon Trail cardholders. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free. Tickets will be available at the door. Co-sponsored by … Continue reading Bodacious Rainbow Ball is tonight
Nan’s News: Mission process needs your input
Last Friday night I “Zoomed” into a video conference sponsored by the Pacific Northwest UU’s and listened to Rev. Robert Latham talking about the importance of a compelling mission statement.
Compelling mission statement: Why?
Rev. Robert Latham suggests that a mission statement should be revisited about every five years because in the life of a congregation, over time, the following occurs naturally: Ritualistic numbing Language becomes obsolete Membership addition and subtraction Ownership erosion He lists a few traps to watch out for when focusing on a new mission statement: … Continue reading Compelling mission statement: Why?
Beloved Community is place where we care for each other
Our Beloved Community is a place where we care about and care for each other. Here are just a few ways congregants have expressed their caring by contributing time, treasure and talent to RVUUF.
Children’s fiction reflects ‘Integrity’
Last month, RVUUF focused its attention on the Soul Matters theme of “Integrity.” In case you’d like to continue to address that theme through middle-grade age fiction, I recommend Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin.
March sermons reflect varied themes
Much happens during the month of March 2016, including a spotlight on women’s history, stewardship in the church and a Soul Matters theme of “Resilience.” Services take place each Sunday morning in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m. and the service starts at 10:30 a.m.