Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The purpose of the forum will be to afford us more time for dialogue about the important question of ministerial call.

We have been very busy this year and have not had a forum recently to check in with you all. We would like you to give us some feedback -- questions, comments, complaints, suggestions -- about anything that is going on in the Fellowship. This is part of the Committee on Fellowship Ministry’s mission of taking the pulse of the congregation and an opportunity for all members to give us some input. Sharing is an important ingredient in communities. Please come join us. CFM, the Board, Program Council and Rev. Heather Lynn Hanson

(note: 3 separate classes / dates)

Committee on Fellowship Ministry & the Task Force encourage classes in Compassionate Communication -- a process for creating a strong heart-felt connection with others. (background)

Foundation Skills offered by SELENE AITKEN, M.ED
5 Wednesdays, Jan 16-Feb 13, 9:30-12am. Ashland Library, Guanajuato Room, $100-$150*   *No one turned away Register: 482-7567

Weekend Workshop: Jan 11-13, Peace House, 543 So. Mountain, $100-150*
 
Skills Building Class offered by JOANNE LESCHER
Tues. Jan 15–Feb 19, 7:00–9:00pm Ashland – Hidden Spring Wellness Ctr.
$120. Register: 488- 8858

Mark your calendar and watch for mailing (agenda; other documents below). We’ll hear from our Ministerial Search Committee and Endowment Trustees. And, it’ll be time to vote on RVUUF’s 2008 Budget; Endowment Trust amendment; Covenant of Right Relations; and Long-range Goals, Objectives, & Growth Scenario. Regarding the growth scenario, the Board will ask us all to come to grips with two questions:

1. Do we grow in place here in Ashland?
2. Do we actively extend the UU presence elsewhere in the Rogue Valley?

Be prepared to offer your thoughts and cast a definitive vote.

A day-long workshop in Compassionate Communication, also known as Non-Violent Communication (Center for NVC; Wikipedia: NVC), is planned for the congregation. All are invited; committee chairs and members are especially encouraged to participate. It will take place at RVUUF and lunch will be provided. The cost will be on a sliding scale from $25 to $50. Scholarships will be available.

Joanne Lescher, a trained and certified facilitator, will lead the workshop. She comes highly recommended and has much experience in teaching, mediating and coaching. (Oct service)

This workshop will nurture the skills and consciousness needed to support our diverse community and bring alive our Vision and Mission statements. Any questions? Contact Peggy Cossolias.

After you've taken the workshop, be sure to sign up for Practice Sessions on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Dec 2007 Newsletter: Compassionate Communication Workshop a Great Success

Your Committee on Fellowship Ministry (CFM) has planned a two-hour Committee Nitty Gritty workshop for Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon.

We encourage, nay, urge all committee chairs and other present and prospective RVUUF committee members to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about and share techniques for making committee meetings efficient, effective, and even fun. It is also a great way to get a better fix on what our committees do and how they can all pull in the same direction in concert with our vision and mission. The workshop will be led by experienced RVUUF members.

Please sign up in the foyer -- but even if you don’t sign up ahead of time, please come. It’s free!

Objectives & Agenda
Brainstorm Results