#Hungry4Justice in Ashland, Aug. 22 to 24
Alison Duren-Sutherland is planning to participate in the #Hungry4Justice rolling hunger strike, which takes place in Ashland on Aug. 22 through 24. She invites RVUUFian friends to get involved.
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Unete is third-Sunday recipient for August
Unete: Center for Farm Worker and Immigrant Advocacy has operated in the Rogue Valley since 1996. Unete describes itself as “a movement of farm workers and immigrants that strives to empower and enrich the lives of both groups through education, cultural presentations, advocacy, representation in issues that affect their lives and organizing to defend immigrant … Continue reading Unete is third-Sunday recipient for August
RVUUF ‘Jumble Sale’ needs more donations
RVUUF’s Jumble, Rummage, Downsizing, De-cluttering, Helping-Others-by-Donating-Items-No-Longer-Needed Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
RVUUF Women’s Retreat, registration begins Aug. 26
Registration begins Sunday, Aug. 26, for the RVUUF Women’s Retreat, taking place from Friday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Sept. 30, at St. Rita’s Retreat Center in Gold Hill. The cost is $115 for the weekend or $30 for only the day on Saturday. Scholarships are available. Space is limited, so sign up early. For more … Continue reading RVUUF Women’s Retreat, registration begins Aug. 26
Artist reception for Carolyn Patten
An artist reception for Carolyn Patten takes place at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in the RVUUF Gallery
Carr Fire, special offering for disaster relief
During the service this Sunday, Aug. 12, a special offering will be collected for disaster relief for the victims of the Carr Fire in Redding, California. Please keep those who have lost their homes and lives in your heart. For more information, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with Alice Duffy.
RVUUF board meetings, new location
RVUUF’s governing board will meet in the conference room on the third Thursday of each month, rather than Emerson house.
Ballot Measure 105: Signatures needed to help publish voter’s pamphlet statement
RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee will be working to gather signatures after the service on Sunday, Aug. 5, in order to help publish a voters’ pamphlet statement about Ballot Measure 105 (formerly known as Initiative Petition 22).
Sunday services in August 2018
Here’s a look at services taking place in August 2018. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
New co-chair for Social Justice and Action
The RVUUF Board of Directors has appointed Bridget Whitehead to be the new co-chair of Social Justice and Action. Diane Werich left the position to assume the Presidency of the RVUUF Board and Bridget agreed to add her considerable skills and talents to the work of Justice in our congregation. Congratulations, Bridget!