This week I noticed a post by Parker Palmer on Facebook. He is the Quaker author of many books including A Hidden Wholeness, the book that was inspiration for the Soul Matters program. Additionally Parker is the founder of the Center for Renewal (www.couragerenewal.org). When he posts on Facebook he generally includes an evocative picture … Continue reading Practice Compassion
Rev. Cathleen Cox will lead an “Empowered Communication” workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. in Ashland, Oregon. Rev. Cox will also speak about “The Power of Conflict Resilience” during the Sept. 20 service at RVUUF. According to Rev. Cox, “Living a spiritually grounded life … Continue reading ‘Empowered Communication’ workshop with Rev. Cat Cox
RVUUF needs volunteers to help decorate its float for the Southern Oregon Pride Parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The route goes through downtown Ashland and ends at the band shell in Lithia Park for live entertainment and booths. This year’s parade theme is “Be Yourself-Change the World.” According to Ann … Continue reading SOPride Parade volunteers needed
RVUUF’s Fellowship Fun Committee will serve a “Welcome Back Lunch” after the service on Sunday, Sept. 13. “Hamburgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, ice cream, cookies and more will be available for you to enjoy.”
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is extending its “Soul Matters” registration deadline for one more week, through Sept. 20, to allow as many more people who want to register to do so.
The “Time for All Ages” (a special time during services before children are released to their classes) resumes this Sunday with RVUUF’s observance of the Water Communion. Children will be invited to add water that they collected into a large bowl. Water will be provided for those who do not bring their own. The children … Continue reading ‘Time for All Ages’ resumes Sunday
Registration for Soul Matters will be open from Sunday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 20. Here are the three ways to participate in the program. Choose only one: Register to be part of a Soul Matters Sharing Circle. (With this option, RVUUF recommends that you have a calendar handy so that you can be clear … Continue reading Soul Matters registration now open
Summer seems to have flown by, so the summer winds (and smoke) brings me to the first Nan’s News for the new church year in News to Note. I feel rested, refueled, and ready to continue on our path together in this second Developmental Ministry relationship with RVUUF.
James C. (Jim) Key, moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association, will speak at RVUUF on Sunday, Sept. 27. The title of his sermon is, “On Being Brave, Bold, and Bodacious.” Jim will reflect on the promises we make as a covenantal, liberal faith and the prophetic voice it requires of us. Jim will also lead … Continue reading Sept. 27, 2015: On Being Brave, Bold, and Bodacious
“News to Note,” RVUUF’s weekly eBulletin, will not be emailed during the week of Sept. 4 as the RVUUF administrator will be on vacation from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8. The next “News to Note” will be emailed during the week of Sept. 11.
