RVUUF Calendar

Service. Striding Through the Janus Gate with Binoculars and Crystal Ball

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:54:10 -0500

Service. Where Are the Drum Majors Now?

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:55:41 -0500

Service. Everything you wanted to know about Search Committees

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:57:54 -0500

Service. You're welcome; You're Wonderful; Now Change!

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:00:01 -0500

Service. Whose Truth? What Meaning?

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:02:38 -0500

Service. Tripping on the Fifth: Our Fifth Principle, That Is

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:04:04 -0500

Service. Coming Out of Darkness Into Light

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:05:44 -0500

Service. On My Mind

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:07:09 -0500

Service. To Be Called

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:09:27 -0500

Service. Outstanding 'Principled' UU Women: Pioneers for Today

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:23:08 -0500

Service. Bridging the Boundaries: Samplings from the Sixth Principle

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:24:58 -0500

Service. Jeanne Gagne

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:26:31 -0500

Service. Into the Wilderness

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:28:37 -0500

Service. Easter: Arise, My Soul!

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:30:01 -0500

Service. Community and Covenant

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:31:41 -0500

Service. Sacred Places and Familiar Faces, The Problem and the Solution

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:33:02 -0500

Service. Seventh Principle: Respect for the Interdependent Web...

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:34:38 -0500

Service. A "Dangerous" Church

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:36:51 -0500

Service. Flower Communion and Mother's Day

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:38:10 -0500

Semi-Annual Meeting

webadmin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:24:59 -0600

Service. Waltzing with Pandas, Chihuahuas and Bears

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:39:41 -0500

Service. Memorial Day

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:41:18 -0500

Service. What Kinds of Ministers Might Waltz Well with RVUUF?

webadmin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:42:30 -0500

PNWD Compensation

webadmin — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:50:40 -0500

PNWD Consultant, Peter Henrickson, will meet with members of the Board, and of the Personnel, Finance, and Stewardship committees and any paid staff member able to attend to discuss RVUUF’s goal of becoming “responsible employers.” He has suggested also that the meeting be open to all who are interested.

Environmental Action Picnic

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:38:27 -0500

Environmental Action will meet for a potluck Monday evening June 4 at 5:30 PM at a picnic area near the uppermost parking lot in Lithia Park. Please bring your own dishes and silverware. Fran Petschek will go early and put up signs, so it should be easy to find. Contact Kate Cleland-Sipfle if you want to discuss what to bring. Whatever your EA. experience, meetings, hikes, field work, or if you'd like to meet the group and think about participating, you are welcome. If you'd like to bring up new ideas for next year's meetings and projects, this would be a good time to share them. Note: Except for hikes and Nature Conservancy field work (watch for Bulletin announcements and e-mails), Environmental Action will not meet in July or August.

Sacred Movement

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:41:58 -0500

Life in Harmony: Spine Alive—Sacred Transformational Movement for Women

Movement reveals how mind, body, and spirit are connected. This shamanic movement process draws from Transformational Movement, Continuum and Authentic Movement forms. The primary tools: movement that arises from felt sensations in the body, varied kinds of breaths, sounding and words. Woman’s moving body as site of the sacred grounds the transformative healing process that is the focus of this practice. No previous movement experience needed.

Come and sample the work. Attend the Open Session.

New Series

Tuesdays: June 5, 12, 26, July 2 (Mon), 10

Place: Unitarian Center, 87 Fourth St

Fee: $55 for series (sliding scale by request) not a drop-in class

Pre-registration or more information: Contact Louise Paré

Southern Oregon Pride Day

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:36:25 -0500

Come celebrate as the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center hosts the Fourth Annual Southern Oregon Pride, in Veterans' Park in Medford. RVUUF and Service members Legal Defense Network (repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell), are teaming up and will staff a dual booth. We need you to staff the booth, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m and support this effort. Admission is $5.00. Please contact Beth Coye, Pride Day RVUUF/SLDN Captain.

Service. The Transformative Power of Paradox

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:01:30 -0500

Covenant of Right Relations

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:22:40 -0500

After the service stay for comments and feedback on drafts from the Covenant of Right Relations Task Force.

Service. Don't ask Jeeves; ask Heather Lynn

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:04:15 -0500

Budget Forum

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:39:29 -0500

After the service to learn about the 2008 budget.

General Assembly (GA): 6/20-6/24

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:42:54 -0500

UUA 2007 GA is taking place in Portland, OR from June 20-24. About thirty of our members will be attending. For more information, speak to Dave Baker, our Denominational Affairs contact person.

Summer Story Hour

webadmin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:47:01 -0500

(This is not a religious program)

Children in the Ashland/Talent area are invited to participate in an hour of stories and activities this summer starting June 20th. (No meetings the week of July 1st.)

Summer story hours are scheduled for Wednesdays from 10am to 11am and Fridays from 12noon to 1pm. Parent or Responsible Adult must be present.

Mt Ashland Hike

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:44:57 -0500

Environmental Action will lead a hike on Mt. Ashland (on Pacific Crest Trail, Mt. Ashland Rd. to Grouse Gap) to enjoy the beauty of the forests, green meadows, and abundant wildflowers. Bring lunch, water, layers in case of changing temperature or weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. We will meet for carpooling at the UU Center at 9:30 AM. All are welcome. We had a beautiful spring hike on Grizzly Peak in May with seven people, and will go again in July. Don't miss Mt. Ashland on the 23rd if you are available and like to hike.

Service. Taoism And The Unforced Life

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:07:37 -0500

Ministerial Search: Cottage Meeting

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:52:37 -0500

Make your voice heard! What are your thoughts, your opinions, your feelings about the future of RVUUF?

Web Site Planning

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:26:33 -0500

Service. Science and Religion: Faith and Reason

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:07:55 -0500

Eyes Wide Open-Oregon

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:54:25 -0500

Vogel Plaza, Central Ave. and Main Street Medford, OR
Contact: Allen Hallmark - 541-482-8515 hallmark@mind.net
or Daniel Guy,772-8372, vicdanguy@msn.com
Sponsor: American Friends Service Committee
AFSC event details

Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan

webadmin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:41 -0500

What is the Cuba Caravan? On 14 separate routes, participants and vehicles travel through the US and Canada, making pre-arranged stops in cities along the way. Speakers discuss what is happening in Cuba and the purpose of the trip. Meet us at the Presbyterian Church, Siskiyou & Walker, Ashland, for the 6 pm potluck, and 7:30 pm program. For information, call Mary Ann Jones at 482-8915.

Ashland Parade

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:49:51 -0500

We UU’s will be part of the Ashland 4th of July parade!

This year’s theme is “American Music.” (You could dress as your favorite musical instrument.)

Office Closed

webadmin — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:06:43 -0500

Service. Fascinating Questions

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:12:01 -0500

Web Site Presentation

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:06:06 -0500

Come to a short demonstration and discussion after the service.

Our new web site has been unveiled. In addition to a new look, here are some of the new features:

an online event calendar
latest news from UUA and UU World
Search capability; and topic links
slideshows
games, humor and quizzes
more to follow....

Partner Church Comm.

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:27:06 -0500

Women's Spirituality Summer Film Series

webadmin — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:37:59 -0500

Women’s spirituality has a herstory that reaches back hundreds of thousands of years in time. Take a “vacation through film” and explore the rich power of matrifocal cultures and their impact on our present time. Join others for lively discussions, simple ritual, and delicious summer snacks.
July 11: Signs Out of Time: The Story of Archeologist Marija Gimbutas
July 18: Goddess Remembered
July 25: The Burning Times
August 1: Full Circle
August 8: Blossoms of Fire
Fee: $7-10 per session
Registration or more info, contact Louise Paré: Contact Us: Director of Religious Education

Sacred Transformational Movement for Men

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:18:20 -0500

Movement reveals how mind, body, and spirit are connected. This shamanic movement process draws from Transformational Movement, Continuum and Authentic Movement forms. No previous movement experience needed.
NEW SERIES: Thursdays: July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9
Fee: $55 for series (sliding scale by request)* ****NOT A DROP IN CLASS****
*Registration or more information: contact Louise Paré: Contact Us: Director of Religious Education

Service. So why be Good Without God?

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:12:14 -0500

Planned Giving Forum

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:58:20 -0500

Please join us after our Jul 15th service for a forum presented by the Endowment Trustees, which will cover:

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA'S) as a means of Plannet Giving
the finalizing of RVUUF's "Legacy Society" which will acknowledge those who have given significantly to the Endowment or Fellowship
other questions from attendees

Click on image at right for brochures, slides and other useful information about the Endowment Trust.

Potluck & Odyssey

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:30:24 -0500

Grizzly Peak Hike

webadmin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:46:37 -0500

Will the wild delphiniums be at peak bloom? Join Environmental Action hikers to find out. Meet for carpooling to Grizzly Peak at 9:30 at RVUUF. Wear sturdy shoes and bring lunch, plenty of water, layered clothing, and maybe a wildflower book and binoculars. For information, contact Kate Cleland-Sipfle any time after July 16.

Service. The World Shift Game and How to Play It

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:17:59 -0500

RVUUF Picnic in Lithia Park

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:31:50 -0500

Bring own place set-up, a main dish or dessert.
Sign up in foyer. Questions, see Tom Romano

Service. Critical Thinking and Intellectual Honesty

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:24:40 -0500

Service. Poetry as a Language of Reverence

webadmin — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:33:26 -0500

Camp Latgawa 2007

webadmin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:30:37 -0500

Service. Camp Latgawa (not Ashland)

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:33:01 -0500

Life Odyssey & Potluck

webadmin — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:30:44 -0500

Come at 6 PM and share food, fellowship, and a special treat—a “Life Odyssey” presentation. This is an open potluck supper. Bring whatever you wish to share. Although there is a sign-up sheet in the foyer to give us some idea how many people may attend, feel free to come even if you haven’t signed up. Bring the family, children are welcome.

This event is part of an ongoing series of talks in which our members will share their fascinating life journeys.
Contact: Margot Howe

Hike: Sky Lake

webadmin — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:27:33 -0500

Environmental Action will lead an August 18 hike to Sky Lake. Meet at the UU Center at 9am for an all-day hike. Bring lunch, water, snacks, layered clothing, and wear sturdy shoes. We can hope for cooler weather in the high country.

Service. In the Beginning there was Francis

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:34:19 -0500

Worship Workshop

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:39:46 -0500

What is it we RVUUFians do on Sunday mornings, anyway?
What are the factors that go into creating a worship service?
Why do some services seem more like entertainment and others really move or comfort or disturb you?

Cleanup Day

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:47:50 -0500

Service. Hinduism and UUism

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:35:40 -0500

Minister's Forum

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:49:40 -0500

Climate Change

webadmin — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:27:25 -0500

Service. The Sacred Now

webadmin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:36:53 -0500

Harvest Festival

webadmin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:59:02 -0500

Service. Gather the Spirit, Harvest the Power

webadmin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:57:49 -0500

Homecoming Lunch

webadmin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:48:00 -0500

Committee Nitty Gritty Workshop

webadmin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:36:02 -0500

Whetstone Savanna

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:59:35 -0500

Service. How Do You Spell Success?

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:01:41 -0500

Search Survey Results Forum

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:45:41 -0500

Vesper Service

webadmin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:47:53 -0500

Long Range Planning Workshop

webadmin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:58 -0500

Service. Four Spiritualities

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:55:49 -0500

Signup: Adult Exploration classes

webadmin — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:53:27 -0500

Budget Forum

webadmin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:44:18 -0500

Morals for the 11th Millennium

webadmin — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:30:29 -0500

A Chosen Faith

webadmin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:05:13 -0500

Civil Liberties Presentation

webadmin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:03:27 -0500

No. Mtn. Park Field Trip

webadmin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:11:52 -0500

Service. Constructing Our UU Quilt

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:59:52 -0500

Oktoberfest

webadmin — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:52:32 -0500

Service. Arise to Greet the New Day (Year)

webadmin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:18:01 -0500

Service. A Question (or two) of Ethics, Leadership and Accountability

webadmin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:20:19 -0500

Service. The Van Gogh Cafe

webadmin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:25:55 -0500

Info on WOPR

webadmin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:28:35 -0500

Beyond Categorical Thinking

webadmin — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:02:25 -0500

Petrof Concert

webadmin — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:18:16 -0500

UN Presentation

webadmin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:41:41 -0500

The Cosmos and Life: The Greatest Story Ever Told

webadmin — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:53:11 -0500

Women's Retreat 2007

webadmin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:56:01 -0500

Eagle Mill RE Field Trip

webadmin — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:07:06 -0500

Service. Sharp Mind, Open Heart, Wise Communicator

webadmin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:32:43 -0500

PSWD Fire Relief Fund

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:51:20 -0500

Service. United Nations Recognition Day

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:15:24 -0500

DST Ends

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:15:44 -0500

Compassionate Communication

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:24:55 -0500

How Green Can I Be?

webadmin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:09:33 -0500

Service. Making Room at the Sharing Table

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:16:17 -0500

Nation's Voice on Mental Illness

webadmin — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:06:59 -0500

Pizza and Movie Night

webadmin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:43:32 -0600

Service. Acts of Gratitude

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:18:17 -0500

Thanksgiving

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:24:25 -0500

Interfaith Thanksgiving. Creative Giving in Our Community

webadmin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:58:30 -0500

Thanksgiving Potluck

webadmin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:01:59 -0500

Crafts Faire & Bake Sale

webadmin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:49:56 -0500

Service. Believe it or Not!

webadmin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:19:12 -0500

Dinner in Paris

webadmin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:16:00 -0500

Service. Laying Foundations, Repairing Bridges, Building Community

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:19:39 -0500

Service. God's Letter to All

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:20:35 -0500

Semi-Annual General Meeting

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:00:04 -0500

Semi-Annual General Meeting Results

webadmin — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:14:11 -0600

Legacy Circle Tea for Charter Members

webadmin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:24:42 -0500

Service. Waiters and Seekers

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:21:19 -0500

Interfaith Choir Concert

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:46:24 -0500

Women's Healing Haven

webadmin — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:01:31 -0600

Service. A Child's Christmas in ___

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:11:34 -0500

Service. Candlelight Christmas Eve

webadmin — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:35:01 -0600

Christmas Eve Get-Together

webadmin — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:00:56 -0600

Christmas

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:58:11 -0500

Special Holiday Circle Dinners

webadmin — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:52:38 -0600

Memorial. Ernie Griswold

webadmin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:09:43 -0600

Sacred Walk to 2008

webadmin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:07:39 -0600

Sacred Walk to 2008

webadmin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:10:35 -0600

Service. Informal at Headwaters

webadmin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:08:15 -0500

Sacred Walk to 2008

webadmin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:13:32 -0600