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
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
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.
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents the seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. Tickets go on sale Feb. 7. Co-sponsored by Rogue Rainbow Elders, the Bodacious Rainbow Ball is a “community-wide dance in celebration of diversity.” The event features a live performance by … Continue reading Seventh annual Bodacious Rainbow Ball
Here’s a reminder that children go directly to their classrooms this Sunday, Jan. 31, at RVUUF. There will not be a “Time for All Ages” in the worship hall. Remember too, that the service is expected to last longer than usual, until about noon. As part of creating a new unified mission for RVUUF, its … Continue reading Children go directly to classes on Jan. 31
As reported in this week’s “News to Note” email newsletter: Something new will be added to RVUUF’s Food Bank collection on the first Sunday of the month. The Social Justice Committee has approved adding an extra box marked for supplies for the homeless.
From this week’s News to Note email newsletter: Show your love and appreciation for someone (or several someones) in the RVUUF community with Valentines … or give a Valentine to someone you would like to get to know better. On Feb. 14, right after the service, everyone is encouraged to spread the love around RVUUF … Continue reading Beloved Community Valentine exchange
During Religious Explorations classes on Sunday, the pre-kindergarten to second grade had a lesson in Integrity through the story of “Strega Nona” acted out and expressed through art. While Strega Nona is away, her assistant uses her magic pot to make spaghetti. But he can’t make it stop and the spaghetti overruns the town. … Continue reading ‘Strega Nona’ and lesson in Integrity
A very important date for you to make is Sunday, Jan. 31. RVUUF needs YOUR response to three important questions based on the model of Appreciative Inquiry. That Sunday service will be a “working” experience unlike all other Sunday services. Our children will be working at the same time in their R.E. classes answering the … Continue reading Nan’s News: Your input needed on Jan. 31
Kudos to Krynn Lukacs for her Craft Fair in December. There were 15 stations staffed by volunteers where participants could make various craft projects, anything from gingerbread houses to bourbon balls to jewelry; something for everyone. What an amazing idea and organizational achievement.
