“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
The Humanism Explorations Group will continue to meet on the third Sunday of each month, from 3pm – 5pm, under the balcony of RVUUF’s Great Hall. On Sunday, January 21, in Introduction To Humanism Part 2 we will continue our discussion of Humanism and explore future discussion topics. All are welcome! Many people are uncertain what is … Continue reading INTRO TO HUMANISM, PT 2, Jan 21
“Patty Duggan, beloved member of RVUUF for 17 years passed on Sunday, December 31 from esophageal cancer at the age of 89. In addition to the many warm items she made and donated to those in need in the Rogue Valley, she belonged to several RVUUF committees and was a welcoming presence on Sunday mornings.” – … Continue reading Patty Duggan Passed Away on Dec 31
