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You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, and author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. … Continue reading You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.

Right now, abortion is effectively illegal in the state of Texas as SB 8 remains in effect.  Millions of people cannot access critical, often life-saving reproductive health care.  Medical providers are living in fear of being sued for treating their patients.  And private citizens have been deputized as vigilantes, receiving bounties for bringing lawsuits against anyone … Continue reading Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.

Food resources

If you are experiencing food insecurity, there is a network of food pantries across Jackson County with shelf stable and fresh food. Visit Access’ page to locate a food pantry near you. Before visiting one of these pantries, call Access to verify the hours of operation: (541) 779-6691 For more information about food assistance programs in … Continue reading Food resources

Emergency Rental Assistance Deadline, Dec 1

After December 1st, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be paused. If you’re in need of assistance paying your rent, you have until 11:59pm on December 1st to apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Find more information about eligibility here.

Humanism Explorations: Coincidence, Synchronicity, Serendipity and the Occurrence of the Highly Improbable – Sun, Dec 5, 3-5pm, Zoom

The Meaning of the Highly Improbable: Many people consider highly improbable coincidences in their lives to be “whisperings of the universe” or perhaps even communications from God. Movies and best selling books often promote this view. How can the occurrence of highly improbable events be explained and how best interpreted? Click here for  Zoom link and discussion … Continue reading Humanism Explorations: Coincidence, Synchronicity, Serendipity and the Occurrence of the Highly Improbable – Sun, Dec 5, 3-5pm, Zoom

Book Signing for The Night Birds Still Sing by Ruth Wire – Wed, Dec 1, 8-10pm, Medford Public Library

Come to The Book Signing and get to know ninety-year-old author, and RVUUFian, Ruth Wire, Pam Ward will read a chapter from the novel. This is Ruth’s first published novel, The Night Birds Still Sing, among three others to be published by Rosalind Press soon: Saddle Shoes and Stardust, Phoebe Rising I, and Phoebe Rising II. … Continue reading Book Signing for The Night Birds Still Sing by Ruth Wire – Wed, Dec 1, 8-10pm, Medford Public Library

A Celebration of Life for James Cossolias – Sat, Nov 20, 2pm, Zoom

Dear friends and family of Jim and Me, I have been organizing a zoom Celebration of Life service for Jim.  It will be Saturday the 20th at 2:00.  Mine and Jim’s Unitarian Reverend will be hosting the meeting.  There will be a chronological slide video of Jim’s life and loved activities carefully created by my sister and a special … Continue reading A Celebration of Life for James Cossolias – Sat, Nov 20, 2pm, Zoom

Oregon Supreme Court approves ballot titles for gun safety initiatives

Press release from Lift Every Voice Oregon: The Oregon Supreme Court approved the Ballot Titles for both of its initiatives (IP17 and IP18) for the 2022 ballot to reduce gun violence and promote safety throughout Oregon. The violence in Oregon and nationally is at a staggering level with 2021 surpassing 2020, with people of all ages and localities … Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court approves ballot titles for gun safety initiatives