The RVUUF Caring Team has been busy in the past four weeks! We were able to tend to 10 members of our congregation. We provided or arranged for two rides, sent out three greeting cards, and made sixteen in-person contacts or visits. We were also made twenty-six check ins through phone, text, or email! Our … Continue reading Caring Team Update for October
As our thoughts turn to the Halloween season it is appropriate to reflect on how our concepts of demons, the afterlife and especially Hell originated. Does this concept begin with Christianity or is it much more ancient? All are welcome to this discussion, which will be led by Roy Kindell. We will meet at RVUUF … Continue reading A Brief History of Hell
Gather with RVUUF’s Seasonal Rituals Group to celebrate the Festival of Samhuinn. Now we are almost half way between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice. We will gather to celebrate Signs of the Season in our region; Completion and Vanishing; Dying and Death; and Remembering the Departed. We will do a procession, share readings, … Continue reading Celebrate Samhuinn 2025!
We have completed the first quarter of our fiscal year. The good news is we ended that quarter in the black by approximately $5,000. That said, it should be recognized that we achieved this in large part by having received the first half ($20,000) of the Endowment Grant Available Distributable Amount (ADA) at the beginning … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
Background As you may know, at the first of two informational sessions regarding RVUUF’s financial situation held last Sunday, our leadership presented the amount of our current operating deficit, and also offered a plan to resolve it. They also expressed urgency in taking steps to sell Emerson House so as to assure that the fellowship … Continue reading Investment/Growth Initiative Spurs Possibility of Lending Group
Our congregation had a “soup-er” Soup Lunch on October 26th! Over twelve different soups were contributed with something for everyone. Pozole Verde, Carrot, Squash, Chicken, even a Pickle Soup! Options were provided for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free folks as well. In addition to the soup, a variety of breads and crackers, and toppings were … Continue reading Soup Lunch October 26
Did you know that RVUUF has a Yarn Service Group? Victoria Leo started the group, formerly known as Creative Comforts, in 2013 when she moved to Ashland. Patty Duggan and others, whether members of RVUUF or not, joined in. Using donated yarn, the group creates warm scarves, hats, neck warmers, ear warmers, food warmers, lap … Continue reading Yarn Service Group 2025 Update
Presentation on Alternatives to Selling Emerson House Sunday, November 2 at 12:10pm This meeting will be led by Guy Wulfing and Kenny Andersen. They will present on alternatives to the selling of Emerson House. This meeting will also include a Question and Answer period. Small Group Sessions about Finances Monday, November 3 at 2:00pm Wednesday, … Continue reading Upcoming Financial Meetings
Last Sunday’s introduction to the new “Squash the Shortfall” campaign, complete with memorable visual aids, brought smiles and encouraged folks to start donating to squash RVUUF’s shortfall. Everyone can help! It’s easy. You can complete a green card on Sunday at RVUUF, or you can go on Breeze to make an online donation. “Let us be grateful … Continue reading Squash the Shortfall Already Sprouting into a Healthy Harvest
We all know that beliefs can be factually incorrect but can they also be morally wrong? In the late 19th century philosopher and mathematician, William Clifford, argued in his famous essay that any belief held without sufficient evidence is immoral. A few years later William James, the father of American Psychology, gave a counter argument … Continue reading The Ethics of Belief
