December means “Guest at Your Table”, the time when UU congregations think of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the tremendous work that they do throughout the world. Our Social Justice and Action Committee has selected UUSC as the recipient of our third Sunday offering for December (Click HERE for the full post on the … Continue reading Third Sunday Offering for Dec 2020 – UUSC
Those of us who have a warm home and plenty to eat have a lot to be thankful for this year. Many in our area do not have even these basic needs met. We are now preparing food for 40+ people at the winter shelter operated by OHRA every Friday at the Ashland Presbyterian Church … Continue reading Ashland Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed-Every Friday until Spring, 11:30am-5:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Ashland
Our RVUUF Christmas traditions include gift crafting fun in early December, and the passing of the flame between hand-held candles on Christmas eve. While we can’t participate in these rituals the same ways we have in the past, we’re adapting them this year to empower connection and keep our community safe. There are many ways … Continue reading Empower Connection this Christmas
NW Justice Summit 2020 Part 2 December 4-6, 2020 on Zoom You Are Called to Action Register Here NW Justice Summit Part 2 Strategy Sessions Please join us for part 2 of our annual NW Justice Summit as we reconvene to identify and launch actionable steps to further justice work. Each session will include a … Continue reading NW Justice Summit 2020, Part 2-Dec 4-6, 2020 on Zoom
The problems surrounding food and housing insecurity in the Rogue Valley Local organizations providing relief to those affected by hunger, homelessness, and the recent wildfires First-hand experiences of houselessness To attend the panel, RSVP: https://forms.gle/vwzPZqxZQUFXG7q89 SOU OSPIRG will be hosting a panel event on Friday, December 4 from 1-3 P.M. The panel will consist of several … Continue reading Learn About Fighting Food and Housing Insecurity in the Rogue Valley-Dec 4, 1-3pm
RSVP to info@roguevalleybahais.org to receive a Zoom link for this event. Take a musical journey through American race relations with recording artist, activist, and educator ERIC DOZIER – Singer-Songwriter & Self-Styled Itinerant Blues Preacher . Equal parts live performance, lecture, and revival meeting, “A Change Is Gonna Come: Musical Journeys Through American Race Relations” is … Continue reading A Change is Gonna Come: Musical Journeys Through American Race Relations – Dec 4, 6-8pm, Zoom
This has been a rough year for most of us, with the COVID-19 pandemic followed by the devastating Almeda fire and a very contentious election season. Times of uncertainty can trigger fear and worry, and the isolation required by COVID-19 has eroded some of our natural support systems. But you don’t have to face it … Continue reading Emotional Support in a Difficult Year
JOIN US for our Sangha online mini-retreat Thursday, December 3, during our usual Sangha Zoom Meeting time. Tara Brach’s wonderful video “Learning to Respond, Not React” will be our dharma talk for this retreat, followed by our own discussion. A great way to get to know the Sangha. We hope to see you there! Mini-Retreat … Continue reading Meditation Sangha Mini-Retreat – Thu, Dec 3, 9-11am, Zoom with Tara Brach
The RVUUF Leadership Tripod (Board, Minister, and Committee on Fellowship Ministry) has turned its attention back to our journey toward clear and effective lay leadership and shared ministry. Before the pandemic and the fire, we were engaged in a multi-year project to study and implement ways to improve our governance. We’ve made a lot of … Continue reading Congregational Conversation on RVUUF Governance – Sun, Dec 6, via Zoom
Winter is a great time to learn how to knit or crochet! It keeps your hands busy, lowers anxiety – and you end up with a warm garment! The yarn service team can help you via video and loan/give you some tools to start out. A simple scarf or shawl can really brighten a friend’s … Continue reading Learn a Skill – Help Your Neighbors
