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Cooking for the Winter Shelter-Fridays until spring, between 2pm and 5:30pm, as needed-First Presbyterian Church of Ashland

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Looking for adventuresome, healthy people who want to contribute to our unhoused community by preparing meals in the roomy, safe, hygienic kitchen at the Winter Shelter in Ashland. It’s enjoyable, not difficult, and satisfying to work with 2 or 3 others to prepare “to go” boxes and breakfast bags for the 40 guests at the … Continue reading Cooking for the Winter Shelter-Fridays until spring, between 2pm and 5:30pm, as needed-First Presbyterian Church of Ashland

Varieties of Non-belief: Non-believers on the Meaning of Life-Humanism Explorations, Feb 7, 3-5pm, via Zoom

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We will discuss the online article from The Guardian,  ‘I only know one god – and that’s me’: non-believers on the meaning of life (Sun, 24 Jan 2021, by Harriet Sherwood). Around the world, growing numbers of people are rejecting traditional faiths and choosing their own spiritual path. Eight atheists and agnostics open up.  See:  https://tinyurl.com/Humanism-Explorations … Continue reading Varieties of Non-belief: Non-believers on the Meaning of Life-Humanism Explorations, Feb 7, 3-5pm, via Zoom

Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

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This has been a difficult year and we have done many things to Love Right Through all the challenges. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our accomplishments and challenges with sharing from spotlighted congregations. Participate in workshops exploring how the pandemic has changed the way we engage with church work, with each other, and … Continue reading Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

Leadership Corner

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Where to begin? We have had so many challenges as citizens, as humans and as RVUUFians. Our beloved sanctuary has been closed for 10 months. We face a pandemic of unimaginable consequences and our country is in tatters. But as the sages say, this could be a time of real change if we stay awake … Continue reading Leadership Corner

Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom

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Truth to Power (a local, youth-led group) is organizing three discussions about how to combat racism in Southern Oregon, we would love it if you could join us. On January 25th, we will be screening the movie 13th at 5pm, you can either watch along with us on zoom, or watch on your own. Then … Continue reading Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom

Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class; Beg Jan 27, 6pm, last Wednesdays

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Rev. Leela Sinha welcomes our active participation in this 6 month series. The class will be a community of RVUUFians who want to grow together in a supportive and safe environment that is aligned with our UU values. One potential learning tool will be sharing scenarios of particular challenges we meet in our interactions, which … Continue reading Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class; Beg Jan 27, 6pm, last Wednesdays

Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse

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A new club has emerged from Ashland High School’s student force: “Truth to Power” takes on our most critical social issues, seeking to uplift diverse voices and offer a teen point of view. Founded by Ashland High Sophomores Isadora Millay and Anya Moore, and mentored by faculty advisor Shane Abrams, the club makes regular podcasts … Continue reading Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse

Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

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Can you plant a tree somewhere in the Rogue Valley to help offset the huge loss of trees, plants and habitats from the recent fires? We will be handing out baby trees and/or seeds free of charge. You can plant one or more where you like provided you have permission to do so. The window for … Continue reading Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

Pastoral Care New-Margaret Martha GELATT, March 6, 1929 – January 6, 2021

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Kathleen Maloney has shared with us the sad news that Margaret Gelatt, who was a RVUUF member until she moved to CO to be close to family, died in her sleep on January 6. She had recently been moved from independent to assisted living due to congestive heart failure. Condolences may be sent in care of … Continue reading Pastoral Care New-Margaret Martha GELATT, March 6, 1929 – January 6, 2021