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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Calendar: Wednesday, Oct. 1 Ashland hosts a mosaic of artists and events Medford man pleads guilty to Ashland burglary, murder Sept. 30 Calendar Fires and forests evolved together, but now people are in the mix Education Fighting back against hackers SOU wants its students to love Ashland AHS drops homecoming king, queen A busy homecoming week for AHS students Sportsology returns to ScienceWorks Environment Fires and forests evolved together, but now people are in the mix Marijuana growers are threat to salmon, biologists conclude Annual tour shows how to live green Taking action here, now on global climate change Garden serves up a feast fit for monarchs Business Lashland Pizzeria hopes for Mystic rebound Ski survey gets heavy response John Kalb, Ashland chiropractor The Coffee Window Politics and elections Election officials fine Richardson for late reporting of rent-free home Sheriff a no-show at Ashland Chamber forum New script for film ordinance sent back to rewrite November elections right around the corner Matthew T. Mangino: Federal government complicit in militarization of police State News Nation - World Obituaries Charlotte Louise White (Crenshaw) Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Dorothy Irene Brown Sports Latest Stories Grizzlies rough up Eagles for fourth win in a row Dodge rewrites NAIA record books Four Raiders pick up weekly honors Something old, something new and something at the last second Ashland pulls out homecoming thriller High school Grizzlies rough up Eagles for fourth win in a row Four Raiders pick up weekly honors Something old, something new and something at the last second Ashland pulls out homecoming thriller Elizabeth Institute donates pink socks to AHS soccer Southern Oregon University Dodge rewrites NAIA record books Four Raiders pick up weekly honors No. 14 Southern Oregon pulls out rollercoaster win over No. 11 Eastern Oregon Revamped Raider Stadium ready for test drive Oregon State's Mannion keeps adding new milestones Opinion Latest Stories Granlund cartoon: Secret of the Secret Service SOU control shifts downstate Granlund cartoon: Rick Santorum is ready Our view: SOU reaches out to downtown Granlund cartoon: ISIS size and US intel Editorial SOU control shifts downstate Our view: SOU reaches out to downtown Homecoming changes with the times Keep film ordinance simple Don’t ban smoking on the beach Letters Letters to the Editor, Sept. 29 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 26 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 25 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 22 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 20 Guest opinions Us versus them Remembering a very prominent local lady Remembering a simpler time in Ashland Fostering a culture of peace in Ashland Stuck on the sands of hesitation Revels Latest Stories Community blog: Local poets celebrate with a reading and a chapbook Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas Camelot Theatre presents 'Spotlight on Johnny Mercer' John Reischman and the Jaybirds Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas Theater Camelot Theatre presents 'Spotlight on Johnny Mercer' Southern Oregon hosts its Lunacy Theatre Festival Friends of Jim Giancarlo remember Ashland theater icon Freud v. Lewis: Intellectual heavyweights spar over life's big issues 'Freud's Last Session" at Ashland Contemporary Theatre Music Q&A: Nacosta Muscian's career spins back through Ashland Sean Hayes at the Armory Q&A: Rachael Miles John Reischman and the Jaybirds Visual Art Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Movies Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas Listings for Varsity Theatre and Ashland Street Cinemas New script for film ordinance sent back to rewrite Still stifling laughter 40 years after 'Young Frankenstein' 'The Drop' hits all the marks Food and Drink Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Community Blog: Predicting Peace - Part 3 of 7 'SOU Loves Ashland' Unitarian Universalists welcome the Rev. Nan White Professional care a great help in dealing with dementia Kiwanis Club names new officers Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs NEWS NOW Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 2 ... SOU control shifts downstate ... Medford man pleads guilty to Ashland burglary, murder ... Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 2 ... SOU control shifts downstate ... Medford man pleads guilty to Ashland burglary, murder ... COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR Unitarian Universalists welcome the Rev. Nan White New minister moves here from South Carolina to lead congregation dedicated to social justice issues By Mary Rexford For the Daily Tidings DailyTidings.com By Mary Rexford For the Daily Tidings Posted Sep. 29, 2014 @ 4:11 pm By Mary Rexford For the Daily Tidings Posted Sep. 29, 2014 @ 4:11 pm » RELATED CONTENT • Same-sex couples, ministers celebrate judge's ruling in P... • Sharing a gift • Pioneer Hall a shelter for some • Film shares lives of homeless people » Social News The Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, known as RVUUF (pronounced "roof") by its members, is on the corner of 4th and C Streets in Ashland. The Fellowship is home to a liberal, non-creedal religious and spiritual community of approximately 180 members. RVUUF is part of a long heritage of Unitarian Universalism, with core values in support of religious freedom and social justice. On Aug. 1, RVUUF joyfully welcomed a new minister, the Rev. Nan White, from Beaufort, S.C., where she started a Unitarian Universalist Church and ministered it for 15 years. She was a leader in civil rights and the LGBTQ movement. Upon her departure, the congregation honored her by naming her "Minister Emerita." The Rev. White received a bachelor's degree in music education in 1974, a master's of religious education in 1980 and a master of divinity degree in 1991. She has been an active participant in the wider UU movement, including her past work as a member of the planning committee for the annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. (This large nationwide gathering of UU's will be held in Portland in June of 2015.) The Rev. White says her goal is to help the Fellowship build "beloved community" and to generate compassion in ways that promote peace and justice for all. She brings to the congregation a wealth of experience and enthusiasm. She is a highly engaging speaker with an infectious sense of humor, and her warmth and southern charm welcome all. RVUUF is known in the local community for its commitment to social justice issues. Support for the needs of the homeless population includes active involvement in the effort to provide winter shelter twice a week at Pioneer Hall. Commitment to supporting the LGBTQ community is shown by participation in October SO Pride events and hosting the Bodacious Rainbow Ball, held at RVUUF every February. Proceeds from this event have been donated to the Lotus Rising Project. The Rev. White, as a lesbian with a wife, identifies with the issues of the LGBTQ community. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion with a long history and a deep regard for intellectual freedom, inclusive community and the search for spiritual growth. RVUUF seeks to provide an accepting community and spiritual haven in this ever-changing world. Sunday services in September focused on the theme of "Covenant," which means "to come together." Each Sunday, we explored a different aspect of covenant in our lives. The focus during October will be on coming home — to ourselves, to our congregation and to our earth. November's theme will be gratitude, for those who have gone before us and for personal and communal peace. All are welcome to attend the weekly worship service on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The religious exploration (RE) program for children and youth, which includes nursery care, takes place at the same time. RVUUF is intentionally inclusive, welcoming people from all religious backgrounds and beliefs, embracing and appreciating people of every age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and economic circumstance. The Welcome Office is open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 541-482-4755.   Email your Community Contributor column of 500 to 600 words to [email protected]. Questions? Call 541-631-1313.   By Mary Rexford For the Daily Tidings DailyTidings.com By Mary Rexford For the Daily Tidings Posted Sep. 29, 2014 @ 4:11 pm » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2014 Local Media Group, Inc. 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