Sunday services in July 2018
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.
Tag: General Assembly
Further Developments: On our way to happy summer days
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
Nan’s News: Grateful our paths crossed
Your generosity and gratitude expressed privately and collectively at the June 11 Sunday service touched Sam and me. We are grateful our paths crossed while in southern Oregon. Our memories and the meaning we gained will be with us for a long time. Thank you.
General Assembly accessible online
Who’s following activities at the UUA General Assembly (GA) in Columbus, Ohio? Shared by Church of the Larger Fellowship, here is a lighting of the GA chalice. Scheduled events can be streamed online at http://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2016. And for those of you active on social media, the General Assembly hashtag is #uuaga. Cynthia M. Parkhill Web Content … Continue reading General Assembly accessible online
President’s Report for annual Congregational Meeting on May 22, 2016
In the spring of 2014, Congregants met to do strategic planning and developed the following five-year goals for 2014-2015: We, the member of the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, commit ourselves to implementing the following five goals for the five-year period beginning with the 2015-2016 church year.
New Year’s resolutions that reflect seven principles
As we look forward to the New Year, many of us are considering our resolutions for 2016. What will yours be? Here are some creative and meaningful ideas for New Year’s resolutions that reflect our seven principles.
RVUUF President debuts monthly message
My plan is to write a monthly message to the congregation for News to Note. This month I highlight the activity in three areas, organizational infrastructure, communication and programs. Thank you to all of you who made these achievements possible.
‘Just Mercy,’ UUA Common Read
The Unitarian Universalist Association announced today that this year’s “Common Read” is Just Mercy, A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. According to a biographical note on the UUA website, Stevenson “has dedicated his legal career to defending those who are trapped by an often capricious, political, and willfully unjust criminal justice system … Continue reading ‘Just Mercy,’ UUA Common Read
General Assembly report-out session
The RVUUF Board will receive reports from General Assembly (GA) attendees, 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, under the balcony in RVUUF’s Great Hall. GA attendees will share share first-hand information and ideas on “many important issues” within the Unitarian Universalist Association and RVUUF. All RVUUFians are invited to attend. Drinks and cookies … Continue reading General Assembly report-out session
Annual Minister’s Report 2015
As I wind up year one of Developmental Ministry I want to share with the membership my annual report now instead of the end of the summer when other reports are due. My report includes the goals I set for myself and the results, plus I reflect on areas to consider as we move into a … Continue reading Annual Minister’s Report 2015