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Everywhere I have lived in the United States the month of March is always longer than I like it to be. It seems like spring will never get “here,” wherever “here” is for me. And yet, on Feb. 29, Leap year, I noticed many signs of spring. It’s almost like we literally leaped over the … Continue reading Nan’s News: Perfect timing for ‘Resilience’
Last Friday night I “Zoomed” into a video conference sponsored by the Pacific Northwest UU’s and listened to Rev. Robert Latham talking about the importance of a compelling mission statement.
Rev. Robert Latham suggests that a mission statement should be revisited about every five years because in the life of a congregation, over time, the following occurs naturally: Ritualistic numbing Language becomes obsolete Membership addition and subtraction Ownership erosion He lists a few traps to watch out for when focusing on a new mission statement: … Continue reading Compelling mission statement: Why?
I must admit, the Jan. 31 Sunday service was a little strange in format. Although many members and guests found the experience to be very meaningful – others, not so much. Yet, as stories were being shared in groups of three the essence of connection was witnessed and experienced by many. Connections to each other, … Continue reading Essence of connection experienced by many
With this homily, delivered on Sunday, Jan. 31, Janine Larsen, Congregational Life Staff, UUA Pacific Western Region, introduced “Appreciative Inquiry” exercises for the RVUUF congregation. Good morning and greetings from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Pacific Western Region! I’m delighted to be with you and your process team today as a member of the UUA’s Congregational … Continue reading Mission statement must affect human experience
Here’s a reminder that children go directly to their classrooms this Sunday, Jan. 31, at RVUUF. There will not be a “Time for All Ages” in the worship hall. Remember too, that the service is expected to last longer than usual, until about noon. As part of creating a new unified mission for RVUUF, its … Continue reading Children go directly to classes on Jan. 31
A very important date for you to make is Sunday, Jan. 31. RVUUF needs YOUR response to three important questions based on the model of Appreciative Inquiry. That Sunday service will be a “working” experience unlike all other Sunday services. Our children will be working at the same time in their R.E. classes answering the … Continue reading Nan’s News: Your input needed on Jan. 31
Kudos to Krynn Lukacs for her Craft Fair in December. There were 15 stations staffed by volunteers where participants could make various craft projects, anything from gingerbread houses to bourbon balls to jewelry; something for everyone. What an amazing idea and organizational achievement.
Parents, your children are being asked to share their ideas for a unified mission for RVUUF. Three questions for RVUUF’s young people have been posted as a PDF document to RVUUFian Parents on Facebook. Paper copies will be available this coming Sunday, Jan. 24. Children can think about and write out or draw their answers … Continue reading Children’s vision for mission of RVUUF
The RVUUF Board charged an ad hoc team to come up with a process to gain a greater sense of community and direction for RVUUF. This “Process Team” will guide the entire congregation, including children and youth, to ignite a new unified mission for RVUUF.
