The RVUUF Board of Directors has appointed Bridget Whitehead to be the new co-chair of Social Justice and Action. Diane Werich left the position to assume the Presidency of the RVUUF Board and Bridget agreed to add her considerable skills and talents to the work of Justice in our congregation. Congratulations, Bridget!
For the “Homeless Sabbath,” 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, attendees are asked to bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene products (tampons, pads), combs, brushes, shampoos, hand/body lotion, cotton swabs, lip balm, sunscreen, wet wipes … and “all those other things you can think of that might make a homeless day easier.”
Are you coming to Camp Latgawa this August? A meeting is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, in the Conference Room to plan and organize activities. If you can lead a short morning nature or birding hike, help organize performers for evening campfire, play an instrument or tell a story or … Continue reading Camp Latgawa planning meeting
Each year, the RVUUF Social Justice and Action (SJ&A) Committee chooses a theme that it uses to guide its thoughts and actions. For 2018-2019, SJ&A has chosen to partner with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, which is now being revitalized 50 years after it was launched by Rev. Dr. Martin … Continue reading Social Justice theme highlights ‘Poor People’s Campaign.’
RVUUF would like to invite all members and nonmembers to start their Spring cleaning a bit late and donate whatever they can, for a Jumble/Rummage sale to be held Saturday, Aug. 25.
RVUUF’s Welcome and Administration Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Here’s a look at services taking place in July 2018. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
“Great Decisions,” moderated by Dave Baker, will meet for its final discussion of the year at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, under the balcony at RVUUF. The topic for this meeting is “Global Health.”
An artist reception for Leslie Dwyer takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, in the RVUUF Gallery. Please plan to stay after the service to visit with Leslie and learn about her inspiration, her process, and her message.
Dear Friends, One of my favorite hymns in our gray hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, says: The sweet June days are come again; the birds are on the wing; bright anthems, in their merry strain, unconsciously they sing. Oh, how our cup o’er brims with good these happy summer days; for all the joys of … Continue reading Further Developments: On our way to happy summer days
