Our Library Committee wants to make our RVUUF library more relevant to the congregation, but first we have to deal with about 30 boxes of books that have been donated to us. Please don’t donate any more books right now. If you need to get rid of books, consider the local used book store, or … Continue reading Please Pause RVUUF Book Donations

The Caring Team is again active. When you learn of a RVUUF member with health concerns and/or would like visitors, please pass the information on to Judy Krogh: judykrogh@aol.com 530-906-9780 Also, anyone interested in joining the Care Team please contact Delores Nims: deloresashland@yahoo.com 541-621-2995  – Lorraine Linder, Caring Team

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The RVUUF offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Reverend Sean will be on his annual Study Leave from January 15 through February 3. RVUUF’s wonderful worship associates and guests will lead the Sunday Services on January 14, January 21, and January 28.

An Ashland medical professional has said that Covid and the flu are on the rise after holiday travels and gatherings. Please feel free to wear a mask to your comfort level or if you’ve been ill.

New furnaces have been installed to heat RVUUF’s Great Hall, meeting rooms, etc. Many thanks to our Building and Grounds Committee (BAG) and Board President Jim for all of their great work in making it happen. Let there be warmth!

AshlandClimate.org’s project, “Neighborhood Climate Action Network“, will have a table in the RVUUF lobby on Sunday, Jan 14, at 10am before the service. They’re looking for volunteers to help host neighborhood potlucks, which connect neighbors while discussing environmental issues. “We just completed our pilot year and we’re hoping to get new climate clubs established in 2024. Our … Continue reading NEIGHBORHOOD CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK VISITS RVUUF, Jan 14

Like making soup during the winter? We could use your help feeding our OHRA neighbors. This Thursday, January 18, we’re individually making Split Pea soup with celery & carrots and with or without ham, then combining our pots of soup at OHRA. I’ll send out a recipe to volunteers so we’re all making the same … Continue reading SOUP MAKERS NEEDED FOR OHRA DINNER, Jan 18

Would you like to coordinate RVUUF’s OHRA Thursday Dinners that feed the unhoused? I am stepping down as Coordinator at the end of January. If you are interested in taking this role over, Zoe Laidlaw (the Coordinator before me) put together written materials about how to do the job, and I’d be happy to work with you on … Continue reading RVUUF OHRA DINNER COORDINATOR NEEDED

“Winter was made for warm blankets and large books.” – Anonymous The RVUUF Library Committee is having another book sale! Books of all genres will be for sale (at amazingly low prices) after the service on Sunday, Jan 14, at the back of the Great Hall from 11:30am – 12:30pm. All proceeds will go to the RVUUF Library Fund to purchase … Continue reading RVUUF BOOK SALE, Jan 14