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.
Congregation and Community News
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.
Nan’s News: How will you observe Lent?
As Unitarian Universalists we promote and affirm everyone’s search for truth and meaning. That’s one of our 7 principles we proudly claim. This month and into March we can practice this principle, especially when an affinity group will focus on Easter at the March 27 Sunday service, with the help of Worship Associate, Diane Werich.
‘Scout Sunday’ at RVUUF
Each year Boy Scouts of America designates “Scout Sunday” on the Sunday that falls before Feb. 8, which is Scouting Anniversary Day. During a special “Scout Sunday” observance at RVUUF this past Sunday, Wyatt Davis received the universal religious square knot emblem and the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Love and Help badge with Chalice after completing … Continue reading ‘Scout Sunday’ at RVUUF
Essence of connection experienced by many
I must admit, the Jan. 31 Sunday service was a little strange in format. Although many members and guests found the experience to be very meaningful – others, not so much. Yet, as stories were being shared in groups of three the essence of connection was witnessed and experienced by many. Connections to each other, … Continue reading Essence of connection experienced by many
Mission statement must affect human experience
With this homily, delivered on Sunday, Jan. 31, Janine Larsen, Congregational Life Staff, UUA Pacific Western Region, introduced “Appreciative Inquiry” exercises for the RVUUF congregation. Good morning and greetings from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Pacific Western Region! I’m delighted to be with you and your process team today as a member of the UUA’s Congregational … Continue reading Mission statement must affect human experience
Synchronized meditation set for Feb. 1
The “Great Abrahamic Pulse,” a synchronized meditation to end the violence in Syria, is scheduled for 7 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, Feb. 1.