2015 Women’s Retreat cancelled

This year’s Women’s Retreat has been cancelled. “Next year is full of possibilities,” according to an announcement in this week’s “News to Note.”

Shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg

The horrific shooting today in Roseberg will bring about trauma for many people, including our UU friends. The Pacific Northwest District Clergy are supporting Rev. Annie Holmes, Minister Emerita of Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Church, Roseburg, a 45-member congregation. She tells us she’s pretty sure that folks in the fellowship will be affected, though names have … Continue reading Shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg

Soul Matters receives ‘enthusiastic response’

This week’s News to Note reports an “enthusiastic response” in registering for the Soul Matters program. Almost 90 people will participate. Fifty-four people signed up to be placed in Soul Matters circles. Two existing groups (men’s group and Christian group) will do the program in their groups for approximately 16 people and 16 people will … Continue reading Soul Matters receives ‘enthusiastic response’

How is RVUUF ‘welcoming’?

RVUUF is recognized by the UUA as a GLBTQ “Welcoming Congregation.” During the Oct. 4 service, RVUUF will reflect on where we are, and where there may be still room to grow in supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters. For this service, RVUUF would like to hear from you: What do … Continue reading How is RVUUF ‘welcoming’?

Oct. 11, 2015: A New Normal

Inspired by the words of Albert Camus who said, “In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion,” Rev. White will speak about the importance of recognizing our need to turn away from what we call “normal” days and moments in our lives, and turn toward what could become … Continue reading Oct. 11, 2015: A New Normal