Friends, I am holding a lot of feelings related to this last SOUUP Intern visit. My final intern visit to Southern Oregan will be May 10-14, 2023. I will be spending in person time with all three SOUUP Communities. Details of those gatherings are outlined below. I want to highlight that we have a Shared … Continue reading Final Intern Visit with Pastor QuianaDenae
Author Anne Lamott says her three essential prayers are “Help, Thanks, Wow.” And I agree. I’m sending them now to the 34 people who have helped with meals since last October at OHRA: Will, Vida, Suzanne, Sandy, Roger, Peggy, Patty D, Pat B, Nancy S, Nancy H, Marcia, Lois, Linden, Leila, Kathy, Krynn, Kate, Joanne, … Continue reading “Help, Thanks, Wow”
Ruth Wire writes: You are invited to the first reading of a brilliant new play.by Joshua Hendrickson, who has attended RVUUF’s Humanist Meetings Subject: AI Place: Medford Library Date: Monday, April 24 at 6:30 pm Charge: None Free refreshments
Our group started years before COVID but struggled to stay in contact via email through those years. We lost members to death or ill health and so we are again inviting women over 80 to join us. We meet at RVUUF on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For information contact Joan Dean (pictured) by … Continue reading Recruiting Over 80 Women
Did you know RVUUF has community garden plots available for its members? Have you read the research on how mycobacterium found in soil can improve brain functions and boost mood? The mycobacterium vaccae found in soil increases serotonin produced in the brain. This is the “happy” chemical. Even if you didn’t know that, I know, … Continue reading Garden Plots Available!
Come to the Cabaret! Let’s gather on a Sunday TBA for a 1 pm matinee at the Cabaret Theater in Ashland (runs until May 28, 2023) of “Five on Fire – Groundbreaking Women of Song” It’s a concert-style celebration by five powerhouse vocalists performing great music by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Joni MItchell, Aretha, … Continue reading Come to the Cabaret for a Sunday Matinée! (TBA before May 29)
Beginning on June 1st, Julie Crooks will step into the role of Acting Music Director for RVUUF. A fairly recent newcomer to Oregon, Julie comes from Southern California where she sang with a number of choral organizations including the Selah Gospel Choir, Vox Femina, Los Robles Master Choral and the Los Angeles Master Chorale on … Continue reading Introducing Acting Music Director Julie Crooks
We are so excited to have a new exhibit in our RVUUF art gallery (off the Great Hall by the organ) once again. Come and meet the artist, RVUUFian Marilyn Thompson, during coffee hour this week, April 16th, 2023, after Sunday worship. Marilyn’s paintings are bold and beautiful in their composition and subject matter. We … Continue reading New Art Installation in the Gallery
Please consider volunteering on Sundays to prepare and/or show slides and captions, operate the cameras, run the sound system, and/or host occasional Zoom sessions for the services streamed to members and friends not in the Great Hall. Previous experience appreciated but not required. The Stream Team will provide training and camaraderie. Visit us in the … Continue reading Empower Connection: Join the Stream Team!
Nobody had signed up for our Veggie Masala on next Thursday, April 13 so I changed the menu to something easier: Stouffer’s party-sized mac and cheese. Just buy one or two, bake ‘em, and bring ‘em. If you’ve been considering getting involved in our Thursday dinners for OHRA, this would be a great time to … Continue reading Can you heat a tray of mac and cheese?
