August 2025

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Young At Heart
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Patty Ingraham and Helen Hewitt
This is a monthly meeting for friendship, support and discussions of life issues, including but not limited to aging.  This group currently is multi-platform and you can join on zoom or in-person.  Contact lifelonglearning@uucvan.org for more information. , ...
Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Rental – NW Veg
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
For more information about rentals contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
Sandra Hoyt Memorial Service
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
Come celebrate the life of a wonderful woman. Join her family in remembering the joy she had brought to our lives. , ...
Tales and Treats
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
Join us for a multi-generational get together to enjoy some food by the fire (weather permitting) and a picnic to enjoy each others tales and stories of their life. S’mores or ice-cream with hotdogs and chips provided. , ...
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Summer Worship
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person at 10:30 am.  , ...
Summer Religious Education
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  • Director of Religious Education
Ages 5-18 are welcome to join us across the RE building at the fire pit after the Story for All Ages in the service if the weather is good. If it’s raining, we’ll be upstairs in the RE building, the first room on the left after you climb the stairs. Children will enjoy presentations by congregants who have , ...
Summer Social Hour
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
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Rental: Steelworkers Union
8:30 am - 9:30 am
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about rentals, contact office@uucvan.org. , ...
Rental: Steelworkers Union
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about rentals, contact office@uucvan.org. , ...
Rental: Steelworkers Union
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about rentals, contact office@uucvan.org. , ...
Gathering Wisdom Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dawenwalker
The Gathering Wisdom Circle is a group meeting where people can learn about the many aspects and kinds of Pagan traditions and thought, and also exchange ideas and experiences regarding their Pagan spirituality. It is for Pagan folks and people who want to learn about Pagan spirituality to see if it resonates with them , ...
Pride Planning Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • LGBTQIA Pride Group
LGBTQIA identified folks are welcome to share their ideas for upcoming LGBTQIA social events. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Pastoral Care Team Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
This is the monthly meeting of the pastoral care team. If you’d like to serve the congregation in this way, please email the minister. , ...
Membership Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Membership Committee
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Membership Committee.  Questions? Email membership@uucvan.org. , ...
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UUCV Quilting and Fiber Artists Group
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Robbie Bertram
A chance to spend informal time together, talk, share talent, and work on your own projects. Bring your own materials, supplies, and any snacks you might want.  An ironing board and iron will be provided.  This group meets monthly on the first Thursday. , ...
Executive Team Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
This is a closed session of the Board of Trustees Executive Team to create the agenda and plan for the upcoming monthly board meeting. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Summer Worship
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person at 10:30 am.  , ...
Summer Religious Education
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  • Director of Religious Education
Ages 5-18 are welcome to join us across the RE building at the fire pit after the Story for All Ages in the service if the weather is good. If it’s raining, we’ll be upstairs in the RE building, the first room on the left after you climb the stairs. Children will enjoy presentations by congregants who have , ...
Summer Social Hour
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Exiting High Demand Religion
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join a conversation with others who have journeyed out of a high demand religious group, experienced the identity crisis which can ensue, and have come to a healthy spirituality on the other side of it all, and others who are in various stages of the process. Hosts have experience exiting the LDS/Mormon faith, Evangeli , ...
Dances Of Universal Peace
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Experience joy, peace and live music as we join hands in a circle to be fully guided in simple steps and chants honoring the diversity of multicultural, world spiritual traditions. No experience or partner needed, and everything taught as new each time. Children able to follow instructions are welcome!  We meet monthly , ...
Chalice Circle
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a one-time meeting of our Chalice Circles.  This meeting will be at Kate Rae’s home. During the summer we offer these one-time events and in the fall we will offer year-long groups. , ...
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Young At Heart
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Patty Ingraham and Helen Hewitt
This is a monthly meeting for friendship, support and discussions of life issues, including but not limited to aging.  This group currently is multi-platform and you can join on zoom or in-person.  Contact lifelonglearning@uucvan.org for more information. , ...
Prose, Cons, and Popcorn Group
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Linda Mabry
Our purpose is to deepen our understanding of current and historical events and act on our values in building our beloved community at UUCV and in the wider world.  We’ll schedule a rotation of Non-Fiction and Fiction books along with pertinent presentations and videos.  This is an opportunity to read books explore con , ...
Leadership Discovery and Development Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This is the monthly gathering of the Leadership Discovery and Development team. , ...
Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
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Chalice Circle
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Chalice Circles
This is a one-time meeting of our Chalice Circles.  During the summer we offer these one-time events and in the fall we will offer year-long groups. , ...
Acoustic Jam Group
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Clancy Kelly
We are a jam group featuring folk, country, blues and bluegrass music.  All skill levels are invited.  Bring songs to lead and share or play along as able.  We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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BCWG Website Review Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Beloved Community Work Group
Reviewing the UUCV website to make it more welcoming and accurate. , ...
Ministry Collaboration Team
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
  • Congregational Administrator
The Ministry Collaboration Team helps ensure that we offer quality programs of the church that align with the mission.  They facilitate the development of programs in accordance with the mission for the future of the church.  They help create and sustain congregational leadership and participation through mutual suppor , ...
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Rental: 49th LD Democrats
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
For questions about renting at UUCV contact office@uucvan.org and check out our rental information page. , ...
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All Ages Game Night
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of board and card games and socializing.  Come for whatever time works for you. We will bring a variety of games.  Feel free to bring a game of your own that you would like to play with new friends and old. To keep things simple, we are asking you bring your own snacks and beverages – for yourse , ...
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Litter Pickers
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Litter Pickup Crew – protect wild animals and our waterways from litter – individuals or families with children 13 and older welcome to join after a little bit of training.  This is part of the Adopt-A-Road program, a Clark County initiative to beautify the roads we travel each day. The 3rd Saturday of the mon , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Summer Worship
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person at 10:30 am.  , ...
Summer Religious Education
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  • Director of Religious Education
Ages 5-18 are welcome to join us across the RE building at the fire pit after the Story for All Ages in the service if the weather is good. If it’s raining, we’ll be upstairs in the RE building, the first room on the left after you climb the stairs. Children will enjoy presentations by congregants who have , ...
Summer Social Hour
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
RE Volunteer Training
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
New orientation for RE volunteers to check out the program and the fall curriculum plans. , ...
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Drumming Circle
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Dawenwalker
The Drumming Circle is a loose drumming session with people who gain spiritual comfort or energy from drumming, rattling, and other percussion instruments. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees normally meets every month on the 3rd Tuesdays. All are invited to attend board meetings. , ...
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Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Poker Night
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for a friendly poker game with good company.  We meet each month on the 4th Friday and welcome new players. , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
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Summer Worship
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person at 10:30 am.  , ...
Summer Religious Education
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  • Director of Religious Education
Ages 5-18 are welcome to join us across the RE building at the fire pit after the Story for All Ages in the service if the weather is good. If it’s raining, we’ll be upstairs in the RE building, the first room on the left after you climb the stairs. Children will enjoy presentations by congregants who have , ...
Summer Social Hour
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Exiting High Demand Religion
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join a conversation with others who have journeyed out of a high demand religious group, experienced the identity crisis which can ensue, and have come to a healthy spirituality on the other side of it all, and others who are in various stages of the process. Hosts have experience exiting the LDS/Mormon faith, Evangeli , ...
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Young At Heart
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Patty Ingraham and Helen Hewitt
This is a monthly meeting for friendship, support and discussions of life issues, including but not limited to aging.  This group currently is multi-platform and you can join on zoom or in-person.  Contact lifelonglearning@uucvan.org for more information. , ...
Buddhist Fellowship and Vipassana Meditation
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sarah Quackenbush or Marvin Benson
This group meets every other Monday evening to meditate together and to have discussion related to Buddhism and meditation. , ...
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Worship Associates Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
Worship Associates and Rev. Kathryn meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. , ...
Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
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Personnel Committee Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
This is the monthly meeting of the Personnel Committee. , ...
Rental – NW Veg
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
For more information about rentals contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
Beloved Community Work Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Beloved Community Work Group
This is the regular meeting of the Beloved Community leadership team.  Reach us at bcwg@uucvan.org if you have questions. We promote UUCV’s work to be fair, just and equitable; to resist racist/oppressive systems; and be characterized by honest, heartfelt and right relationships. , ...
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Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Allison King
Weekly rehearsal of the UUCV Choir, under the direction of Music Director Allison King. , ...
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Summer Fun Sundae/Dessert Social
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • LGBTQIA Pride Group
LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are invited to attend our Summer fun Sundae Dessert Social. A time to gather, enjoy cool treats and games in the August heat. *All are welcome regardless of ability to contribute, your presence is enough! , ...
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Meditations on Love, Wisdom, and Healing
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Ben Kessler
Please feel welcomed to join our small community for twice weekly guided meditation and discussion on a variety of spiritual topics. In this group we explore beginner friendly meditation topics drawing from a variety of spiritual traditions, without dogma or sectarianism. Most meditations include chanting and singing m , ...
Work Party
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Facilities and Grounds Team
Join the facilities and grounds team for a few hours of work.  Come for all or part of the event and choose what projects from our list that speak to you.  Questions? Contact facilities@uucvan.org. , ...
Rental: Harp Recital
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Congregational Administrator
If you have questions about rentals, contact the Congregational Administrator at office@uucvan.org. , ...
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Summer Worship
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
  • Rev. Kathryn Bert
We come together to explore, discover, and affirm what is of deepest worth in life. Though we avoid imposing fixed answers to the eternal questions, we do address ourselves to them, and we apply our tentative answers in daily life. All are invited to attend worship services streaming online and in-person at 10:30 am.  , ...
Summer Religious Education
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  • Director of Religious Education
Ages 5-18 are welcome to join us across the RE building at the fire pit after the Story for All Ages in the service if the weather is good. If it’s raining, we’ll be upstairs in the RE building, the first room on the left after you climb the stairs. Children will enjoy presentations by congregants who have , ...
Summer Social Hour
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for coffee, tea, and conversation. , ...
Youth Back-to-school Clothing Swap
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Director of Religious Education
Join us for a clothing swap for all ages 0-18. Bring your bags in now to store away for the event and we will have them laid out in RE for anyone to find their perfect outfit for back to school! This will be held during coffee hour after summer service!  Questions?  Contact our Director of Religious Education at dre@uu , ...