As our society continues to embrace electronic technologies, there is an increasing need for responsible disposal and recovery of these discarded resources. In the absence of federal standards, and only a minority of states implementing disposal standards, e-waste makes its way into landfills, black markets, and to impoverished nations who are not equipped to safely … Continue reading Electronics must be discarded responsibly
Here’s a look at services taking place in May 2016. Services take place at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m.
Rev. Scott Tayler, director of Congregational Life for the Unitarian Universalist Association, announced recently that four new members have joined Pacific Western Region (PWR) field staff: Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Rev. Sarah Millspaugh, Rev. Sarah Schurr and Rev. Tandi Rogers. The Pacific Western Region includes among its territory, the Pacific Northwest District of which RVUUF … Continue reading Staff changes in UUA Pacific Western Region
Each August, RVUUF offers a multi-generational camp weekend experience at Camp Latgawa, located at 13250 South Fork Little Butte Creek Road in Eagle Point, Oregon. (RVUUF rents use of the venue from the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon.) In 2016, RVUUF’s family camp will be from Aug. … Continue reading RVUUF at Camp Latgawa: dates for 2016
A service celebrating the life of Mike Evans will be held at 1 p.m. today at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. Mr. Evans was a clown, storyteller, a member of RVUUF’s worship team and an advocate for its youth.
A winter shelter operates two nights per week, from November through April, out of Ashland’s Pioneer Hall through a partnership with Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Temple Emek Shalom. RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee encourages letter-writing and attendance at the Tuesday, April 5 Ashland City Council meeting to support continuation of the Winter … Continue reading Ashland winter shelter in jeopardy
It is a common misconception that “recycling” is free or should be free. It costs money for recycling centers to do recycling. Some items require extensive processes to properly recycle. Examples would be Batteries and Fluorescent Light Bulbs and CFL’s. The following info will provide you options that are better than throwing things in the … Continue reading Recycling or hazardous waste disposal?
RVUUF is making a paper-reduction effort by printing less paper copies of “News to Note,” its weekly newsletter. As most of RVUUF’s members and supporters read the digital version distributed by MailChimp and all the same information appears in both, RVUUF would like to try reserving the print version for visitors and for those members … Continue reading ‘News to Note’: Fewer print copies
Emma’s Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 1 at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Cost of tickets is $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (Children will be admitted free). Tickets are available from RVUUF on Sundays and from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Tickets … Continue reading Emma’s Revolution performs April 1 at RVUUF
My dear colleague, the Rev. Chip Roush, is a wonderful human being who puts to words many thoughts and feelings that I find to be very helpful. He has given me permission to share them with you. The political climate we find ourselves in is like no other, although it does remind us of our … Continue reading May this writing give us hope
