Developmental Minister annual report, 2015-2016
I began the second year of Developmental Ministry committed to continue another year of service and I was clear about the focus.
Tag: Rev. Cat Cox
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.
Nan’s News: Making room for what matters … a revelation!
My experience of being in congregational meetings over many years, often I’m amazed when someone says something that I disagree with and it doesn’t make a bit of sense to me. Yet I learn it makes perfect sense to them and possibly to others. One time when I was sure what someone said to me … Continue reading Nan’s News: Making room for what matters … a revelation!
Nan’s News: Perfect timing for ‘Resilience’
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’
Free teleclass with Rev. Cat Cox
Rev. Cat Cox will offer a free teleclass, “5 Keys to Working with Impossible People,” 9 to 10 a.m. March 3 and March 10. Points to be addressed include: How to make sure that your voice gets heard, even over the loudest ones Conflict resolution tools that help move you from conflict to cooperation How … Continue reading Free teleclass with Rev. Cat Cox
President’s Post: Group writing RVUUF history
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.
‘Empowered Communication’ workshop with Rev. Cat Cox
Rev. Cathleen Cox will lead an “Empowered Communication” workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. in Ashland, Oregon. Rev. Cox will also speak about “The Power of Conflict Resilience” during the Sept. 20 service at RVUUF. According to Rev. Cox, “Living a spiritually grounded life … Continue reading ‘Empowered Communication’ workshop with Rev. Cat Cox
Sept. 20, 2015: Power of Conflict Resilience
Rev. Cathleen Cox, a UU community minister, will speak about The Power of Conflict Resilience.
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
Challenges become opportunities and experiences
It’s hard to believe a year has gone by. I’m remembering last year when on July 9, Sam and I arrived in the Rogue Valley and it was 109 degrees. When the movers arrived it was 111 degrees and we spent the next few weeks unpacking, getting to know the area and realizing we might … Continue reading Challenges become opportunities and experiences