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
Building a new way was the theme for General Assembly this year and certainly fits what we are doing at RVUUF. Four first-time attendees of General Assembly will share their learnings, ahas and how the experience changed their thinking, feelings and perspectives about this religion of ours.
It’s hard to believe a year has gone by. I’m remembering last year when on July 9, Sam and I arrived in the Rogue Valley and it was 109 degrees. When the movers arrived it was 111 degrees and we spent the next few weeks unpacking, getting to know the area and realizing we might … Continue reading Challenges become opportunities and experiences
In a 5-4 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court established federal recognition of marriage between same-sex partners. Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, issued a statement applauding the decision.
Courtesy of Rev. Nan White, here are images of Daniel Guy and the RVUUF banner during the Banner Parade at the Opening Celebration of General Assembly (GA) on Wednesday, June 24. RVUUF’s banner is next to the banner from Rev. Nan’s home town of Beaufort, South Carolina.
