On Saturday, February 17, from 3pm – 5pm in the Great Hall RVUUF will host a potluck and storytelling afternoon with David West, (Enrolled: Citizen Potawatomi Nation) and Director Emeritus of SOU’s Native American Studies Program. After inviting everyone to share in a water and food blessing, David will share stories with a focus on … Continue reading STORYTELLING and POTLUCK LUNCH with DAVID WEST, Feb 17

Thanks to our beloved RVUUF community for your generous donations of $557.00 to our December Third Sunday Recipient Ashland Youth for Electrification (AYE).  – Louise Paré, Social Justice and Action Committee “AYE is working to pass the Climate & Clean Air Ordinance in the city of Ashland, which will set an emissions standard to reduce … Continue reading ASHLAND YOUTH FOR ELECTRIFICATION

Our live stream this past Sunday, Jan 28, was interrupted because we were unknowingly in violation of YouTube copyright policies when we embedded two segments from an episode of the TV news show “60 Minutes” into our production. To work around this, we have edited our recording of Sunday’s service to delete the offending material. … Continue reading VIDEO CLIPS FROM Jan 28 SERVICE

The Seasonal Rituals Group welcomes you to celebrate the Cross Quarter Festival, known to the Celts as Imbolc, halfway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. We will honor Nature in this season, celebrate Creativity, recall recent Births, and learn about the Celtic goddess Brigit. Bring a Sign of the Season (blossom, early leaf, etc.) to share. Wear a … Continue reading JOIN US FOR IMBOLC, Feb 3

Do any of these items look familiar? RVUUF’s Lost & Found bins (above the coat rack) are FULL, so please come pick up any items that are yours this Sunday, Feb 4. We’ll have them spread out on the pew under the balcony before the service and during Coffee Hour. Items not picked up will be donated to … Continue reading LOST & FOUND CLEANOUT, Feb 4

Join us Thursday, Feb 8, from 6pm – 8pm for the Younger UUs board game social night. It’s a space for younger folks in the community (roughly ages 20 – 50) to connect and get to know each other. We host it every second Thursday in RVUUF’s Great Hall, and food is provided… so just bring yourself and a favorite board game if you have one. See you there!  – … Continue reading YOUNGER UUs BOARD GAME NIGHT, Feb 8

The next RVUUF Art Gallery exhibit will open on February 11, 2024 and will feature the work of Manya Yana Campos, a local multi-media artist. Manya earned her B.F.A. degree from Southern Oregon University and her M.F.A. degree from Pacific Northwest College of Arts. Her poetic art show “Latina Geniuses are Everywhere” features poetry, textile … Continue reading RVUUF ART GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENING, Feb 11

Please welcome Cheryl Leeth (CH is pronounced as in Cha-Cha) and Dan Trevithick, who moved to Medford about a year and a half ago to be closer to family. Cheryl is a mom, grandmother, and great grandmother! She loves to read, design and sew quilts, and is learning to draw and watercolor paint. She worked 25 years for Child … Continue reading WELCOME NEW RVUUF MEMBERS

Our long time member, friend and centenarian, Margaret St. Clair, has returned to her home. She loves to receive cards and mail. Since she can’t come to us, let us shower her with cards of good cheer well wishes. Her address is 457 Walnut St. Ashland, OR 97520  – Lorraine Linder, Caring Team

“Newly transplanted UU Single Mom Veteran looking to buy/have donated any household item – furniture/kitchen/bath/bedrm. Can also exchange for bodywork. I was an integral part of the Goleta, CA Live Oak UU community for 12 years (taught R.E., ran Youth Group, and gave sermons). I am excited to rejoin the UU Community, slowly, as I just moved … Continue reading HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED, February