So here is the latest on our common work with Lift Every Voice Oregon. Things are moving along very well with Initiative Petitions 17 and 18 moving to the Oregon Supreme Court. The Ballot Titles, a one-page explanation of each initiative, are proceeding through the approval process. We are eager to start the major effort to collect 150,000 signatures by … Continue reading Update on Gun Safety Initiatives
Save the date for the annual Women’s Retreat – Saturday afternoon, October 30th via Zoom. This year the theme of our women’s retreat is “The Trick or Treat Retreat”. Halloween costumes are welcomed. Living with Covid and smoke has left many of us feeling isolated. Friends and community help keep us healthy and sane during … Continue reading The Trick or Treat Retreat: RVUUF’s Annual Women’s Retreat Sat, Oct 30, TBD, Zoom
We will follow up on our discussion of “The Good Life” with an exploration of personal happiness. Its pursuit has been a fundamental question contemplated by philosophers and theologians since ancient times and in our modern era it has been the subject of increasing scientific research. Can happiness be measured? Is religion necessary for it? … Continue reading Humanism Explorations: The Good Life Part 2 – Personal Happiness Sun, Oct 3, 3-5pm, Zoom
We will discuss the online article from The Guardian, ‘I only know one god – and that’s me’: non-believers on the meaning of life (Sun, 24 Jan 2021, by Harriet Sherwood). Around the world, growing numbers of people are rejecting traditional faiths and choosing their own spiritual path. Eight atheists and agnostics open up. See: https://tinyurl.com/Humanism-Explorations … Continue reading Varieties of Non-belief: Non-believers on the Meaning of Life-Humanism Explorations, Feb 7, 3-5pm, via Zoom
This has been a difficult year and we have done many things to Love Right Through all the challenges. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our accomplishments and challenges with sharing from spotlighted congregations. Participate in workshops exploring how the pandemic has changed the way we engage with church work, with each other, and … Continue reading Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific
Truth to Power (a local, youth-led group) is organizing three discussions about how to combat racism in Southern Oregon, we would love it if you could join us. On January 25th, we will be screening the movie 13th at 5pm, you can either watch along with us on zoom, or watch on your own. Then … Continue reading Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom
Rev. Leela Sinha welcomes our active participation in this 6 month series. The class will be a community of RVUUFians who want to grow together in a supportive and safe environment that is aligned with our UU values. One potential learning tool will be sharing scenarios of particular challenges we meet in our interactions, which … Continue reading Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class; Beg Jan 27, 6pm, last Wednesdays
This 6 month class, offered by Rev. Leela Sinha will support practice, discussion, and growth of healthy communication skills aligned with our UU values. Wide participation is encouraged, and there is no fee for this class. Pleases convey your interest to Mary Rexford, and please plan to attend each class
