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
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?
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” 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
If your plans this summer include visiting a special place, you may want to collect water to share during the church’s Water Communion (scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13). From a description of Water Communion on the UUA website: “Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to … Continue reading RVUUF Water Communion
The Building and Grounds Committee is asking people to plan ahead for RVUUF’s semi-annual Clean-Up Days, Aug. 7 and 8. Indoor and outdoor housekeeping and gardening chores have been planned. “Pick a task, have a fun lunch. It’s a great team effort.” A sign-up sheet will be available beginning Sunday, July 19.
This week’s “News to Note” asks, “Want to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Soul Matters circles are coming this fall.” For more information, ask someone with a purple “Ask me about Soul Matters” button or look on the table under the balcony.
As I wind up year one of Developmental Ministry I want to share with the membership my annual report now instead of the end of the summer when other reports are due. My report includes the goals I set for myself and the results, plus I reflect on areas to consider as we move into a … Continue reading Annual Minister’s Report 2015
The Social Justice and Action (SJA) Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Following the meeting, at 5:30 p.m., members will join the congregation meeting for goal sharing, pizza and perhaps a beer. There will be no SJA meeting during the month of August. Starting in September, the SJA Committee will meet from … Continue reading Social Justice and Action Committee, new day and time
Unitarian Universalists like to carry our message of justice into the streets. We are disproportionately visible on the scene of social activism, but how do we go beyond the rhetoric? And how can our actions lead to healing in our personal lives, in our local communities and in the larger world? If we shift our … Continue reading July 19, 2015: A New Way Into the Future
