Harley Eblen grew up attending UU in Hawaii and California, and he has hit the ground running here at RVUUF! He started the well-attended “Younger UU Board Game Night” with fellow RVUUFer Merak Milligan on Nov 9, he played cello alongside longtime RVUUF pianist Jane Manning at Sunday Service on Nov 12, and he led RVUUF’s newly formed “4th Men’s Group” on … Continue reading Welcome Another New RVUUF Member!
Thank you for being wonderful helpers! Some of you have fond memories of getting together at a local church to make meals for the houseless — and ’tis the season to resume that activity for our OHRA neighbors! The First Presbyterian Church of Ashland has kindly agreed to let us use their well-equipped kitchen on the 3rd Thursday of … Continue reading Help Feed our OHRA Neighbors, Dec 7 & 21
The bake sale is back, after taking a hiatus since 2020! All proceeds go directly toward gift cards for Jackson County Early Intervention families (with children ages 0-2) in financial need. Folks are welcome to bake a dish and bring it to the table in the foyer. Please have individual servings! If you cannot attend … Continue reading Holiday Bake Sale for Families in Need, Dec 3
Thank you for being wonderful helpers! Some of you have fond memories of getting together at a local church to make meals for the houseless — and ’tis the season to resume that activity! The First Presbyterian Church of Ashland has kindly agreed to let us use their well-equipped kitchen on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Although … Continue reading Help Feed our OHRA Neighbors
On the 3rd Sunday of the every month, we give our donation plate offerings to an organization that we feel embodies our mission and work in the world. On Nov 19, this month’s recipient is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), who advance human rights through grassroots collaborations. Even though the UUSC is a national committee … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Offering: UUSC
On Nov 19, we’ll extend a warm welcome to 5 new RVUUF members at our New Member Joining Ceremony: Gina, Roy, Adrienne, Tez, and Debra! Not all of them can make it to the ceremony, but be sure to look for them and say hi when you can. They’re terrific, and we’re excited to have … Continue reading Welcome 5 New RVUUF Members!
The days are short. The nights are long. This time of year we all need some good books. Books of all genres will be for sale after the service on Sunday, Nov 19, at the back of the great hall from 11:30am – 12:30pm. All donations go to the RVUUF general fund. What we don’t sell will go … Continue reading RVUUF Book Sale on Sunday, Nov 19
Make your plans to come join us at the annual RVUUF Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday, Nov 23, from 4pm – 7pm. It’s a lot of fun with all of us together sharing good food and good company. Please sign up right away for the dish you’ll bring, on the poster in the lobby or call Jan at 541-482-8249.
At our 70th year, life’s rhythms are returning to our fellowship. The isolation and stagnation of the pandemic era is mainly history. New people are showing up for Sunday Worship. New families are becoming members. The level of activity by RVUUFians in the full-array of committees and projects approaches full circle. Opportunity for growth is … Continue reading All-Congregational Discussion, Dec 3
“We visited RVUUF last month and loved it. We want to move to Ashland, but first want to see if we can stand winter in Oregon. We live in Palm Springs, and for the month of January we’d like to trade homes, or house/pet sit or rent in Ashland. The weather in Palm Springs is … Continue reading January Palm Springs House Swap or Ashland Rental
