Carola’s online 99th birthday party a few weeks ago was a tremendous success. Three videos (one short, one medium, and one looong) were made for those interested to relive the event: Happy Birthday ‘Chorus’ Life in pictures with musical accompaniment Full and uncut party video with many warm toastings and rememberances Thank you all for … Continue reading Carola Lacy’s Party Revue!
As we approach the one year anniversary of the Almeda fire, we’ll pause to be with one another and share how we are coping after this life-shattering event. Within our RVUUF circle of loving support, we invite you to join us in comfort and courage for expressing your personal experience of how this life changing … Continue reading Almeda Fire Anniversary Support Gathering – Sep 8, 4:30-6:30pm, Zoom
For Longtime RVUUF member and Humanism Leader, please meet below the Upper Duck Pond Leslie Ward Jensen, 90, died August 28, 2021 at his home in Ashland, Oregon, of chronic lung disease. He was born February 12, 1931 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of Leslie Jensen and Elizabeth Ward. When his father served as … Continue reading Les Jensen, Memorial Gathering, Fri Sep 3, Noon-2pm, Lithia Park
The Board met on August 18 and considered a report from the Re-Opening Task Force. The Board reminds all members of the RVUUF Community that the RVUUF building and grounds are CLOSED except to those who live in the pallet houses and in Emerson. The Building is occupied intermittently by members of our staff who … Continue reading A Note to All Congregants
Jim Cossolias, 86, of Ashland Oregon, passed away on August 5, 2021, after suffering an unexpected heart attack. Jim was born on April 21, 1935, to Constantine and Helen Cossolias in Ann Arbor, Michigan along with his identical twin, George. Constatine and Helen were immigrants from Turkey, opening and running a grocery store called The … Continue reading James Cossolias, April 21, 1935 – August 5, 2021
For two years, we at RVUUF have been engaged in the work of dismantling systemic racism in ourselves, our congregation and our community. The work is not easy but we support each other, uncover our own biases and grow together. We have another group starting in September and we want you to join us. We … Continue reading Join Us in Anti-Racism Work This September
You would need to get a provider ID. The pay is about $15/hr. I need someone who loves to cook, clean up kitchen and my desk area, and get groceries from Shop N Kart or the AF Co-Op, once a week. You could have 15 hours every two weeks. Healthy lifestyle is important, and you … Continue reading Caregiver Needed ASAP, Paid by the State
Several churches in the Valley are providing services to fire survivors. Sign up to volunteer at https://jccltrg.org. To contribute to welcome baskets or gift cards for FEMA trailer occupants, please write a check to Ashland First United Methodist Church and earmark it for “fire relief”, 175 N. Main St. Compassionate listeners are also needed. Contact Rev. … Continue reading Opportunities for Service
This summer, after masking and other preventative measures were lifted with the availability of effective vaccines, the number of people sick with COVID-19 in Jackson and Josephine counties has spiked to 1,555 new cases for the week of August 8, nearly triple the highest reported weekly numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. “This is … Continue reading COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cause for Alarm
Clean foam packing peanuts can be recycled at the R/C center on Water St. in Ashland.
