Due to recent events with the war in Ukraine, Germany and the US have removed Kaspersky software from any government or contractor’s systems, have banned it’s use and are warning citizens that it may not be safe to use. Fears of Russian spying prompts Germany to ditch Kaspersky U.S. Finalizes Rule Banning Kaspersky Products From … Continue reading Do you use Kaspersky Antvirus/Security software?
With Tripod nod of approval, the Reopen Task Force is pleased to announce that RVUUF groups and committees can sign up to use the side yard starting March 28th under the following guidelines. We are not currently taking any reservations for outside group rentals or use. No one will be permitted to enter the building. We suggest … Continue reading Reopening Task Force News
Do you call Talent home? As Rogue Action Center volunteers and staff continue to provide assistance to Almeda fire survivors, we also are looking for long-term solutions that address affordable housing, support local small businesses, improve fire preparedness, and strengthen our community in other ways. The Talent Urban Renewal plan proposed by Talent’s mayor and city … Continue reading Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey
ECONorthwest is partnering with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce to develop an economic diversification strategy. As a part of this study, we are conducting a survey to better understand perceptions about Ashland and identify target sectors to highlight. The results of this survey will be used to inform an analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and … Continue reading Local Economic Survey Request
Our Administrator will be taking next week off to spend time with family during the school holiday. A volunteer will check messages during this time. The admin will be back in the virtual office on Monday, Mar 28, 2022. Please allow a couple of days to respond to emails and phone messages left during the … Continue reading Admin Vacation, Virtual Office Closure Mon, Mar 21-Fri, Mar 25, 2022
For next Thursday, March 24, we still need volunteers to buy, bake and send Stouffers or Signature party-sized frozen chicken enchiladas. Side dishes and dessert are covered. Thursday, March 31 we’re sending pizza because pizza night got rave reviews when we did it last month. It’s pretty easy to buy and bake 2 frozen pizzas … Continue reading How’s it going with meals at the Ashland Community Shelter?
We are making progress on ordering and installing the equipment we need in order to live-stream Sunday services. As you may recall from the congregational letter in Jan and the Sunday service discussion in Feb, this will enable RVUUF to hold services in the sanctuary sooner and to empower our connection not only with other … Continue reading Join our Dream Stream Team!
Currently, there are approximately 150 anti-transgender bills moving through state legislatures across the country. From banning participation in sports, to so-called “bathroom bills,” to legislation that criminalizes providing life-saving gender affirming health care, these bills are deadly for trans and nonbinary people of all ages. To those of you who are trans, non-binary, genderqueer, gender … Continue reading Combatting Anti-Trans Legislation 101-Tue, Mar 15, 5pm PT
In this 3- part series for budding and experienced leaders, participating will ground you in your own spiritual soil, acknowledge roots, discern flowers, find abundance, and preserve seeds to keep the harvest going. Topics will include: UU and ancestral theology, the synergy of passion and mission, living out of conviction When: March through May, participants will spend about … Continue reading Leading from the Heart, Dec 6, 2022
The RVUUF Social Justice and Action committee has struggled to provide opportunities for the whole congregation to participate in a service project. Zoe Laidlaw has given us that opportunity. Delivering dinner to the people living at the Ashland Community Shelter (run by Rogue Retreat) every Thursday provides a wonderful opportunity for our whole faith community … Continue reading A Message from Delores Nims
