From the FunRaising Catalog last March, it’s finally time for item #117: an old-time favorite HOOTENANNY! This is not a performance. It is a group sing-along with Bill Lamb leading and playing chords on a guitar. Song sheets will be provided to all participants with lyrics for 59 songs. We expect to sing about half … Continue reading Hootenanny!
What is a Sabbatical? A sabbatical is a time away from ordinary work and duties for renewal. The root is from the word “Sabbath”, a period of rest after a time of labor. Unitarian Universalist congregations frequently grant their ministers a sabbatical period in recognition of the intense nature of their work. The result of … Continue reading Our Minister’s Sabbatical
The RVUUF Caring Team has tended to 9 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided 3 rides, sent out 5 greeting cards, did 11 check-ins via phone, text, or email, and we had 8 in-person contacts/visits. Our Caring Team consists of five people from our congregation who work with our minister … Continue reading RVUUF Caring Team Update for 9/19/2025
It’s time to register for the 2025 Voices Annual Conference! Two amazing guest speakers will share ideas about how we can make a difference as we work together in community. The Oregon Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice (OUUVfJ) are delighted to announce that Pablo DeJesús, Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) … Continue reading 2025 Voices Annual Conference
Let’s Raise the RVUUF with our “All Ages Dance Party.” Bring your friends, Dress to the Nines if you want to! (still got that uniform, tuxedo, bridesmaid dress, prom outfit?) Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. If you purchased tickets already at the FunRaiser event last spring, you will receive a reminder email. But everyone … Continue reading “FunRaiser” Dance Party!
If you’re new to RVUUF and interested in getting to know us, please come to this event on Saturday, Sept 27, 9am to noon. Orientations take place only twice a year. Here you can meet the minister and others, have coffee and light brunch, hear about RVUUF and Unitarian Universalism, ask your question sand more. … Continue reading Fall Orientation Sept 27
The fall intergenerational potluck luncheon was held on Sunday, September 7th. The Fellowship Fun Committee provided water, lemonade, and cutlery, alongside plenty of hands-on work setting up tables and chairs. The congregation provided fabulous food and dessert. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Our new Communications Coordinator / Business Manager, Georgia Lacy-Giles, starts next Wednesday, Sept 3. Georgia has worked for Umpqua National Forest in Tiller, OR, since 2021. The RVUUF hiring team had planned to hire one part-time person for Business Administration and another for Communications, but Georgia’s experience is such a great fit with our needs … Continue reading Welcome, Georgia
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, October 11, for a one-day event at Peace House in Ashland. Our planning committee is working on a lineup of activities guaranteed to provide the thoughtful, entertaining, connecting experience our retreats always deliver. It will be different, for sure. And wonderful. A link to more information and registration will … Continue reading Women’s Retreat Saturday, October 11
RVUUF adopt-a-highway activities have been on hold since the Pandemic, and a couple of RVUUFians are working to revive it. Frank Jones signed up a few volunteers after the service last week and hopes to get more this week. He’ll also answer any questions you may have. In the past, participants picked up and removed … Continue reading Reviving RVUUF Adopt-A-Highway
