Congregation and Community News
Protect Your Lungs
Although the air is a bit better, recently, here are a few tips to help keep you safer from our smoky skies. (More on the RVUUF blog….) 1) If you have central air &/or heating, turn your fan to “on”. That way, even if the heat or A.C. does not come on, your air will … Continue reading Protect Your Lungs
Meals for a Mama. You can help!
Alison Duren-Sutherland writes, “A local single mama who for a time attended RVUUF recently welcomed her second baby over the weekend. I remember how beautifully this community showed up for me after Frances was born five years ago – we had dinners provided for months, thanks to you all! I want to share some of … Continue reading Meals for a Mama. You can help!
RVUUF Congregational Meeting Rescheduled: Sun, Oct 25, 11:30am via Zoom
Steve Weyer, RVUUF Board Secretary writes: “We were not able to hold an in-person annual meeting in May, and postponed our Sep 20th meeting due to the fires. So, we will meet on Oct 25th at 11:30 via Zoom to discuss the budget and review nominations for various offices. The following day you will be … Continue reading RVUUF Congregational Meeting Rescheduled: Sun, Oct 25, 11:30am via Zoom
These 2020 Ballot Measures Deserve Our Support on Nov 3
Your Social Justice and Action Committee recommends that you vote “YES” on ballot Measures 107, 108, 109, and 110 on the November general election ballot. We feel strongly that they promote the general health and welfare of our community and align well with our Seven Principles: (Info on the measures and more HERE…) 107 – … Continue reading These 2020 Ballot Measures Deserve Our Support on Nov 3
3rd Sunday Offering for October-Emerson Wildfire Housing Fund, Oct 18
Our principles and faith swung into action to aid our community devastated by fire in so many ways. One of those ways was to offer Emerson House as a home for a family who lost their home. Rev. Sean called Unete and asked them to find a family that might have a hard time finding … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Offering for October-Emerson Wildfire Housing Fund, Oct 18
In Case You Missed It: Second Chance to Debrief Wildfires with UUTRM Oct 10, 10:30am-1pm, via Zoom
For those who were not able to participate in the first Zoom event with the UU Trauma Response Ministry to help us process our experience of recent wildfires, another opportunity is available to join with faith siblings from the three congregations of the Southern Oregon UU Partnership to hold and honor our collective trauma. Even … Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Second Chance to Debrief Wildfires with UUTRM Oct 10, 10:30am-1pm, via Zoom
Rogue Retreat to Pick Up Your Returnable Cans & Bottles -Sat, Oct 10, 9-11am, @RVUUF
If you are like me, you have many of your returnable bottles/cans pilling up on your porch waiting for you to get a chance to take them to a returnable center. I for one, do not enjoy putting my returnables into the machine at the end of the grocery store lot. And for some of … Continue reading Rogue Retreat to Pick Up Your Returnable Cans & Bottles -Sat, Oct 10, 9-11am, @RVUUF
Alison’s Aspirations: Let’s #UUtheVote
On my first Sunday morning leading worship as Intern Minister with Unitarian Universalists of Grants Pass, in the wake of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, I heard our collective grief and fear for the future. I shared that, grounded in the 5th of our 7 Principles, I was preparing to exercise my right … Continue reading Alison’s Aspirations: Let’s #UUtheVote