Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, 5/14/2026, 6-7:30pm, under the balcony in our great hall. We will be discussing the first five chapters of Not a Nation of Immigrants: Settler Colonialism, White Supremacy, and … Continue reading May Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle
The Ashland-Sviatohirsk Aid Project will be having a “Friends for Ukraine” benefit event on Saturday April 18, 2026, to increase awareness of Ashland’s sister city Sviatohirsk, Oregon’s connections with the people of Ukraine, and the impact the work of Oregonians has on them. An Oregon-based group of Ukrainian artists, activists, and friends will create an … Continue reading Three Oregon Ukrainian Sister Cities come together for the first time at Friends For Ukraine Benefit
The RVUUF Caring Team has been busy tending to 6 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided/arranged 1 ride, did 12 check-ins via phone, text, or email, and we did 5 in-person visits/conversations. Our Caring Team consists of five people from our congregation who work with our minister to care for … Continue reading Caring Team March Update
RVUUF Adopt-a-Highway activities have been on hold since the Pandemic. It’s time to revisit whether the congregation finds value in this project, and if we wish to continue. In the past, litter volunteers removed trash from the right-of-way on a two-mile stretch along South Stage Road in Medford in the Spring and Fall. This is … Continue reading Adopted Highway Litter Patrol Restarting
Members of the RVUUF’s Anti-Racism team invite you into their book reading circle held on the second Thursday of each month. Our next gathering will be Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6 to 7:30pm under the balcony in our great hall. We will be discussing It’s Not You, It’s Capitali$m by Malaiki Jabali. “Being radicalized has … Continue reading April Pick for Advancing Racial Justice Book Study Circle
Spring is arriving, and with it comes one of our most joyful and creative traditions—the wearing of Easter bonnets (for all genders!). Each year, we celebrate the season of renewal not just with words and music, but with a bit of color, whimsy, and self-expression. Whether your style leans elegant, humorous, extravagant, or delightfully simple, … Continue reading Easter Bonnets Are Back!
What is a focus group? A focus group is simply a small, guided conversation with RVUUF members and friends from different segments of our congregation. About 6–10 people gather with a facilitator to talk about their experiences, ideas, and hopes related to a particular topic. You do not need to be a member to share … Continue reading Your Voice Matters: Focus Groups at RVUUF
Congregants now have a new opportunity to contribute to Sunday services by providing arranged flowers for the chancel table. Participants will be acknowledged in the Order of Service and may name a special occasion—such as an anniversary, remembrance, or celebration (e.g., “flowers for today’s service were provided by the Lovitt family in celebration of Emily’s birthday”). This process has replaced … Continue reading Flowers for the Chancel Table: A New Way to Participate
Pledge packets for the upcoming 2026/2027 pledge year are now available! Pledge packets that weren’t picked up on Sunday March 1 will be mailed directly to the houses of RVUUF members and supporters. Completed pledge cards should be turned in to RVUUF no later than the end of March, but sooner is appreciated! The upcoming … Continue reading 2026/2027 Pledge Packets Available!
The RVUUF Caring Team has been busy tending to 7 members of our congregation in the past four weeks. We provided or arranged 4 rides, did 10 check-ins via phone, text, or email, sent 5 cards, and we did 8 in-person visits and conversations. Our Caring Team consists of five people from our congregation who … Continue reading February Caring Team Update
