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.
Exactly one year ago I began filling RVUUF’s free pulpit on the Sunday of the annual Water Ceremony. This second year of Developmental Ministry, I return from study and vacation time on the very same Sunday as we gather-in from the summer months and share our stories with each other while pouring water into the … Continue reading September, a month for in-gathering
The Board wants to recreate a Pastoral Care or Caring Team for RVUUF. If you are interested in learning about this kind of ministry, please plan to stay for a brief meeting on Sunday, Sept. 13 after the luncheon. The meeting will be in the conference room. See Rev. White, Nadine Kanim or Rosalie Caffrey … Continue reading Pastoral Care Team discussion on Sept. 13
Rev. Cathleen Cox, a UU community minister, will speak about The Power of Conflict Resilience.
The Sept. 13 service offers a time to transition from summer to the beginning of an exciting new year in the life of RVUUF. Rev. Nan White will lead us through a ritual we know as our annual Water Ceremony. Interwoven with this ritual will be music, message and meaning as we join in worship … Continue reading Sept. 13, 2015: Promising to Re-connect
Religious Explorations classes for middle-school and older resume on Sept. 6. Bob Cogliser will teach the middle- to high-school group in Emerson House, located next door to RVUUF. Use RVUUF’s Contact Form if you have questions about Religious Explorations.
With more than 20 years as a sign language interpreter and nearly 20 years as an official Unitarian Universalist, CM Hall has a unique lens on how ensuring access for Deaf and Deaf-Blind individuals is core to the UU principle of justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Access is a Unitarian and universal right. … Continue reading Sept. 6, 2015: Access Through a Social Justice UU Lens
On the eve of launching RVUUF’s Soul Matters Sharing Circles, we will explore this theme-based program through words, song and experiences. Bring your most curious mind and expect some fun and inspiration.
