Tag: homeless services

President’s Post: Living into our mission

We are 4.5 years into our five-year focus on developmental goals. We have been learning how to do church in a healthy, productive way. In this year, the Board has been focused on exploring the best governance model for our congregation and on holding listening … read more.

Volunteers needed for winter shelter

Ashland’s winter shelter will run seven nights a week this year and, if all goes well, at one site later in the year.

RVUUF has agreed to continue Thursday nights at the shelter but RVUUF is now responsible for all aspects of shelter that night: an … read more.

Homeless Sabbath, service request

For the “Homeless Sabbath,” 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, attendees are asked to bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene products (tampons, pads), combs, brushes, shampoos, hand/body lotion, cotton swabs, lip balm, sunscreen, wet wipes … and “all those other things you can think of that … read more.

Socks and gloves donation drive

RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will soon assemble boxes of warm winter socks and gloves for adults who seek refuge at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter. All RVUUFians are invited to help by donating socks or gloves for adult men or women. John Wieczoreck says that … read more.