Sangha at Lithia Park on Aug 20
The weekly Buddhist Meditation Group will not meet at Emerson House on Thursday, Aug. 20, but at the upper duck pond in Lithia Park. The group will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bring a lawn chair or cushion.
Congregation and Community News
Daedalus Project, August offertory recipient
The third-Sunday offertory for August has been moved to the fourth Sunday, Aug. 23. The recipient of RVUUF’s special offering will be the Daedalus Project, an annual event that raises funds for HIV/AIDS organizations.
RVUUF Choir practice resumes Sept. 2
“Do you enjoy hearing the RVUUF choir? Have you considered joining? This fall is a great time to experience the joy of choral singing!” Rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sept. 2, and run weekly from 5:30 to 7 p.m. According to Music Director Shaun Garner, “Inspiration, laughter, challenge, and community are just a few of the many … Continue reading RVUUF Choir practice resumes Sept. 2
Aug. 16, 2015: Joseph Priestley, Trailblazer of Science and Liberal Religion
We collectively may have some vague knowledge that Joseph Priestley was an early Unitarian who also discovered oxygen, then emigrated from England to America just after the revolution. In today’s sermon, Camille Korsmo will fill in some important details about Priestley’s career as a dissenting minister/theologian, a remarkably successful amateur chemist, an author of far-ranging … Continue reading Aug. 16, 2015: Joseph Priestley, Trailblazer of Science and Liberal Religion
‘Love Calls’ author Kimberly Braun at RVUUF
Kimberly Braun, M.A., CSP, minister and Reiki Master, is bringing her “Call to Compassion Tour” to RVUUF, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Braun will read from her book, Love Calls, Insight of a former Carmelite Nun (Lulu Publishing Services, 2015). Bring your own stories of compassion, or come just to listen. The evening will include … Continue reading ‘Love Calls’ author Kimberly Braun at RVUUF
Peg Bowden to discuss border experiences
Peg Bowden, former Ashland resident, retired nurse and author of A Land of Hard Edges: Serving the Front Lines of the Border (Peer Publishing, 2013), will present updates on her border experiences twice while visiting the Rogue Valley. Her first presentation will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 at the United … Continue reading Peg Bowden to discuss border experiences
Web editor needs committee charters
Web editor Cynthia M. Parkhill is compiling charters for RVUUF committees. She asks that if you have authored a committee charter, please send it as a Microsoft Word or OpenOffice document or “share” it via Google Drive. To connect with web editor Cynthia M. Parkhill, use RVUUF’s contact form.
‘RVUUF Night’ at Ashland City Band Concert
Thursday, Aug. 13 is “RVUUF Night” at the Ashland City Band Concert, located at the Lithia Park Bandshell up by the street, near the cement wheelchair access area. (This event has been twice postponed due to heat. If the National Weather Service forecast temperature is less than 100 degrees on Aug. 13, RVUUF will proceed … Continue reading ‘RVUUF Night’ at Ashland City Band Concert
Soul Matters sign-ups begin in September
Soul Matters Sharing Circles are coming to RVUUF this fall, and registration will begin in September. This is a theme-based program that includes monthly circles of folks, worship that connects to the monthly themes and co-ordination with Religious Exploration for our children and youth. Would you like to journey through the year delving into fascinating … Continue reading Soul Matters sign-ups begin in September
RVUUF Auction set for Nov. 7
It’s time to think about donations for RVUUF’s Auction on Nov. 7. The Auction Committee is hoping for a record-breaking turnout. The next Auction Committee meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Emerson House. If you have input, donations, questions, or contacts with local businesses you are willing to contact for donations, contact … Continue reading RVUUF Auction set for Nov. 7