Sunday collection for James Reeb Fund
The Offertory Collection this Sunday will be donated to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s James Reeb Fund.
Congregation and Community News
Administrative office closed July 27 to 29
RVUUF’s office administrator will take three vacation days next week, Monday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 29. She will be back in the office on Thursday, July 30. And as RVUUF Builders is seeking a volunteer to fill the Monday morning spot, the welcome office will also be closed on Monday, July 27, but will … Continue reading Administrative office closed July 27 to 29
RVUUF is ‘Amazon Affiliate’
An “Amazon Affiliate” search box and link have been added to RVUUF’s website. If you access Amazon through either of these features (instead of going directly to Amazon), you will be redirected to Amazon, where you make your purchase as usual. An important difference, however, is that by going through the RVUUF website, a percentage … Continue reading RVUUF is ‘Amazon Affiliate’
Women’s group meets on July 24
A women’s group restarted in June in response to several women’s expressions of interest. The group’s next discussion is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 24 in the RVUUF library. “The new Women’s Group extends a warm invitation to all women to connect and explore interesting issues together. … Feel free to … Continue reading Women’s group meets on July 24
Needed: 140 linear feet of books
The RVUUF library sale, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, needs 140 linear feet of gently-used books. From the most recent “News to Note,” so far the library has received contributions that measure 20 feet. Elinor Knight asked that donated books be left on the shelf in the library workroom.
RVUUF Builders needs Monday volunteer
RVUUF Builders is looking for a person to fill the Monday morning slot, 9 a.m. to noon. The requested skills include coffee making, answering the phone and greeting everyone with a smile. RVUUF Builders provides much-needed support for RVUUF administrator Dawn Nightshade. It provides volunteers an opportunity to connect with the fellowship and the community. … Continue reading RVUUF Builders needs Monday volunteer
Aug. 2, 2015: Jackson County Fuel Committee
Guest speaker Bill Jennett, operations manager of the Jackson County Fuel Committee, will talk about the work this organization does to help the most vulnerable Jackson County residents stay warm in winter and also cool in summer. “This many-faceted program has numerous challenges that are interwoven with ecological and economic issues.” Jennett will put a … Continue reading Aug. 2, 2015: Jackson County Fuel Committee
July 26, 2015: Why Does There Seem to be a War on Science?
From religious denials of evolution, to claims that the moon landing was fake, to politicians angrily proclaiming that climate change does not exist, there seems to be a war on science. With the scientific method being the most reliable tool we have for discovering how our world works, why is there so much effort to … Continue reading July 26, 2015: Why Does There Seem to be a War on Science?
General Assembly report-out session
The RVUUF Board will receive reports from General Assembly (GA) attendees, 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, under the balcony in RVUUF’s Great Hall. GA attendees will share share first-hand information and ideas on “many important issues” within the Unitarian Universalist Association and RVUUF. All RVUUFians are invited to attend. Drinks and cookies … Continue reading General Assembly report-out session
‘RVUUF Riders’ bicycle group
“RVUUF Riders” is an ad hoc group of RVUUFians who get together, usually on a Saturday morning, to ride their bicycles. A typical ride might be about 22 miles at a pace of about 10 to 12 mph. According to a notice in this week’s “News to Note,” the riders stop to regroup if they … Continue reading ‘RVUUF Riders’ bicycle group