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Dear Friends, It seems impossible that October is here already, but it must be true because not only the calendar, but the leaves and the wind and the angle of the sun tell me it’s true. Our theme for the month is “Sanctuary,” which has me thinking about the ways we are called to create … Continue reading Further Developments: Creating shelter is matter of both welcome and boundaries
It’s September – and RVUUF is inviting you to try on being a part of this year’s Soul Matters program. During the Sept. 16 service, a few people who have participated will share briefly about what the experience meant to them. Interested? There will be an opportunity after the service to request more info, and … Continue reading Getting started with this year’s Soul Matters program
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
Dear Friends, We’ve arrived at the merry month of May! Our first Sunday this month (May 6) will celebrate our Soul Matters theme of Creativity with the springtime celebration created by Rev. Norbert and Maja Capek. Called the “Flower Ceremony” or “Flower Communion,” it’s a beautiful ritual that reminds us of the importance of diversity … Continue reading Further Developments: May has arrived
Here’s a look at services taking place in May 2018. The Soul Matters theme for the month is “Creativity.” Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Dear Friends, April has arrived, and with it, some of the most holy times in the religious calendar as well as the longer, warmer days of Spring. Our Soul Matters theme for April is emergence: the process of coming into being or coming into view. This theme is an invitation to be open to what … Continue reading Further Developments: Lot of joy and excitement right now
Dear Friends, Our Soul Matters theme for March is Balance, reminding us of the upcoming Vernal Equinox, when day and night, light and darkness will be balanced for a time. The Wheel of the Year turns and we move out of the time of long nights and toward summer’s long days.
Dear Friends, Welcome to February! Time is flying and there is so much going on. The UUA and Side With Love are halfway through the Thirty Days of Love. We begin exploring our new monthly Soul Matters theme: Persistence. And you may have noticed that I am taking time for study, planning, and relaxing from … Continue reading Further Developments: Small breaks can make big difference
Here’s a look at services taking place in February 2018. The Soul Matters theme for the month is “Perseverance.” Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Dear Friends, Here we are at the turning of a New Year. Jan. 1 marked not only the first day of 2018, but the beginning of my fifth month with you at RVUUF. I find myself thinking “Already?!” and “How can it only be five months?” simultaneously.
