Upcoming events, news and other announcements about happenings here at RVUUF.
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 the RVUUF Board met and unanimously approved the Search Committee’s unanimous decision to hire Rev. Sean Parker Dennison as RVUUF’s Developmental Minister. Board president Jim Meckel announced the decision during the Sunday, Aug. 13 service, and Rev. Sean will observe office hours at RVUUF, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Twice a year, fall and spring, RVUUF offers orientation classes that include three important areas. The next series of classes begin Sept. 24, 2017. Sept. 24 – Principles of Unitarian Universalism Oct. 1 – History of Unitarian Universalism and RVUUF Oct. 8 – Path to RVUUF Each class is offered to help anyone get a … Continue reading Member orientation classes, Fall 2017
RVUUF has received several inquiries from members asking if the Ministerial Discretionary Fund is being continued in the absence of an employed minister, and the answer is, “a resounding YES!”
A “Unitarian Universalism”-themed book sale takes place under the balcony after the service on Sunday, Aug. 13. The books were donated by Rev. Nan L. White when she was preparing to leave. Prices are $2 for hardcover and $1 for softcover books.
The RVUUF administrator’s office will be closed from Sunday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 19. There will be no “News to Note.” Inquiries by the public can be directed to the Welcome Office, which is staffed by volunteers and is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.
Social Justice and Action Sunday’s “third-Sunday” offering will take place on Aug. 13, as many people will attend Camp Latgawa on Sunday, Aug. 20. Lotus Rising Project will be the recipient in August. Executive director Mario Fregoso (he/him/his) will speak during the Aug. 13 service.
Wolf Hoppe, an adjunct professor of law, will lecture on “President Trump and the Constitution,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Hoppe’s presentation is co-sponsored by RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee, with the Mountain Meadows Democrats Plus Club.
The current show in the RVUUF gallery is “Three Women,” featuring the work of Susan Meek, Annette Lewis, and Kate Cleland-Sipfle. There will be a short reception after the service on Sunday, Aug. 6. The women will be there to talk about their work. Cake will be served, along with the customary coffee and tea.
UUA President the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray issued the following statement on Thursday, July 27, in response to Donald Trump’s plan to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
The RVUUF administrator’s office will be closed from Sunday, July 23, through Saturday, July 29; and again from Sunday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 19. Please note that during these periods, there will be no “News to Note.” During administrator-vacation, inquiries by the public can be directed to the Welcome Office, which is staffed by … Continue reading RVUUF administrative office: Vacation closures
