If you work or volunteer for RVUUF in any capacity, I want to encourage you to participate as a representative of RVUUF in the upcoming “Rogue Commute Challenge.” Consider also forming teams in your secular workplaces.
RVUUF’s Adult Programs will host a presentation and discussion led by Stephen Conclin on this year’s “Common Read,” Just Mercy, A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson, at noon Sunday, April 24, in Emerson House next door to RVUUF. According to a biographical note on the UUA website, Stevenson “has dedicated his legal … Continue reading Discussion of ‘Just Mercy,’ UUA Common Read
I am pleased to report that our RVUUF staff and volunteers are doing a great job. The Finance Committee has created a 2016-17 budget. Stewardship, led by Jim Meckel, has nearly completed the pledge drive, which included inspiring talks on gratitude by Mary Rexford, Krynn Lukacs and Shaun Garner.
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?
