RVUUF’s car-camping program highlighted in Mail Tribune editorial
In a recent editorial about overnight parking, the Medford Mail Tribune highlights RVUUF’s car-camping program.
Congregation and Community News
Third Sunday recipient: Family Nurturing Center
On Sunday, Jan. 20, RVUUF’s third-Sunday recipient will be the Family Nurturing Center. Lisa O’Connor, the executive director, will speak about the work this organization does. The Family Nurturing Center is a relief nursery for the Rogue Valley (Jackson County and Josephine County). Its purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect. The center serves … Continue reading Third Sunday recipient: Family Nurturing Center
RVUUF Congregational Discussions 2018 – 2019 Report
“Live our principles, put goals into action; have healthy, good leadership” RVUUF’s first Congregational Discussion session took place November 4, 2018. Five groups held brainstorming style conversations in and around the Great Hall and Emerson House. This session was the first of three scheduled discussions to kick off the exploration of future congregational directions. Each … Continue reading RVUUF Congregational Discussions 2018 – 2019 Report
MLK Day: RVUUF offices to close
RVUUF offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Interfaith coalition to discuss pipeline project
Curious about getting more information or taking action for clean water, rural economies, the future of our youth and the climate? Youth leaders from Rogue Climate will host a community discussion about climate change and the Pacific Connector fracked-gas pipeline, during the Monday, Jan. 14, meeting of the Interfaith Social Justice Coalition. The meeting takes … Continue reading Interfaith coalition to discuss pipeline project
‘Five Friends,’ Gallery reception on Jan. 13
A Gallery Reception for “Five Friends” will take place following the service on Sunday, Jan. 13. The Five Friends: Martha Abshear, Midge Black, Mary Hills, Gene Leyden and Denise Souza-Finney are Rogue Valley visual artists working in painting and printmaking. Their styles are diverse, ranging from descriptive representation to free form use of line and … Continue reading ‘Five Friends,’ Gallery reception on Jan. 13
RVUUF Board studying Governance and Ministry
As we mentioned last month, the Board has been studying Governance and Ministry. In this year we hope to become clear about the Board’s role and Committees’ roles and the Minister’s role in our congregation regardless of who is in these roles. We seek clarity for ourselves and hope to make these roles clear to … Continue reading RVUUF Board studying Governance and Ministry
Further Developments: New way to pledge and support RVUUF
Starting next month (February) we are launching a new way for you to pledge your financial support to RVUUF. Instead of an annual canvass or pledge drive, we’ll be experimenting with a year-round fundraising program to help connect people to each other, to their values, and to the mission of the congregation.
Jordan Cove Energy Project, letter-signing and rally to oppose
The Interfaith Social Justice Coalition and Rogue Climate are opposing the “Jordan Cove Energy Project,” which would build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Coos County, and a natural gas pipeline through Coos, Jackson, Klamath, and Douglas counties.
Sunday services in January 2019
Here’s a look at services taking place in January 2019. The Soul Matters theme for the month is “Possibility.” Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.