Tag: Social Justice and Action Committee

Ashland City Council gives blessing to overnight parking at RVUUF

As reported by the Ashland Daily Tidings: The Ashland City Council has given its blessing to the overnight parking program at RVUUF. At the request of Councilor Jackie Bachman, Linden Crouch, a member of RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee, asked the Ashland City Council to think about implementing a city-wide overnight program. “Any organization … Continue reading Ashland City Council gives blessing to overnight parking at RVUUF

‘Systemic Racism,’ Slides and notes available

Social Justice and Action at RVUUF is presenting a series of free talks by Kyle Hardman, Ph.D. on the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival. A set of slides and notes are available from Kyle’s first talk, on “Systemic Racism,” which took place this past Tuesday, Oct. 23.

SJA Ballot Measure recommendations

If you haven’t already voted and would like additional information, RVUUF Social Justice and Action has put together a guide to the ballot measures on the Nov. 6 ballot. For more information, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with Bridget Whitehead.

Social justice program to focus on Oregon ballot measures

The Interfaith Social Justice Coalition (ISJC), of which RVUUF is part, will host a program that explains five measures on Oregon’s November ballot, Monday, Oct. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ashland Congregational United Church of Christ. The presenter is Michelle Glass of the Rogue Advocacy Center.

Free talks discuss Poor People’s Campaign

Social Justice and Action at the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents a series of free talks by Kyle Hardman, Ph.D. on the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival.

New co-chair for Social Justice and Action

The RVUUF Board of Directors has appointed Bridget Whitehead to be the new co-chair of Social Justice and Action. Diane Werich left the position to assume the Presidency of the RVUUF Board and Bridget agreed to add her considerable skills and talents to the work of Justice in our congregation. Congratulations, Bridget!