The Covenant Committee promotes the well-being of the Congregation’s total ministry. We support the healthy resolution of conflicts within the Congregation, honoring the covenant with compassion and understanding. We are one leg of the Tripod, complementing the Board and the Minister. Members: Suzanne Andersen (chair of the committee), Jeff Platt, Marika Mooyman, and Aleyda Mark We … Continue reading Covenant Committee or CC
After last week’s announcement in “News to Note,” volunteers took almost all the jobs needed to feed our neighbors at the Ashland Community Shelter in February. We need just a couple more people to purchase and bake some frozen entrees and we still need pizza and salad for Feb 24. Click here to choose a job. Instructions, … Continue reading February Meals at the Ashland Community Shelter
January 21, 2022 Congregational Letter: Two Major Initiatives As we continue to protect ourselves through the Covid pandemic, our Tripod leadership team has been busy over the past months considering important initiatives for RVUUF’s future. Our Tripod includes the Board, our Minister and the Covenant Committee (formerly known as the Committee on Fellowship Ministry … Continue reading Congregational Letter: Two Major Initiatives
Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance program will open tomorrow, January 26, for 3-5 weeks depending on the availability of funds. If you would like to apply or learn more, visit their website here. Covid 19 Info If you’re looking for information about the COVID-19 vaccine, testing, or general questions, visit this Jackson County … Continue reading Community Resources: Rental Assistance, Covid 19, Food Resources
Not since 2014 have RVUUFians had the opportunity to attend one of Vern Crawford’s Tefistry Circle Rituals. This time, he invites you to join him at Ashland’s North Mountain Park (Nature Center), on Saturday, February 5, at high noon (please arrive before noon). Then, for about an hour, Vern will introduce the old Celtic festival … Continue reading Tefistry Circle Ritual: Imbolc Sat, Feb 5, Noon-approx. 1pm, Ashland’s N. Mtn. Park
Last September, participants in the anti-racism study group presented a worship service in which they described what they had learned. The designated recipient for the plate collection that day was the Southern Oregon Coalition for Racial Equity, a local group whose goals coincided closely with those of the study groups. Since that time, the Coalition … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Donations from Sep Anti-racism Service
Rogue Climate is working together for climate justice in Southern Oregon and the South Coast. Their work includes Fire Recovery, Energy Justice, opposition to the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline, and Covid 19 support. For more information and to get involved in their mission, please see their website.
Dear Friends, If you have already watched the service for January 23 this message will come as no surprise, but I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware. At our most recent Tripod meeting (the Tripod is our name for the shared leadership of the Board, Covenant Committee and Minister) I requested and was … Continue reading The Minister’s Mind
A Celebration of Life will be held on Zoom, Sat. Feb 19 at 2pm. Information to follow. “The Queen” to those who loved her (as well as many of her graduate students), died of heart disease in her home in Ashland OR, January 12, 2022. She loved and was loved by many. Needless to say, … Continue reading Dianne K. Erickson, 1944-2022
What is Native Woman Share? Originally named Womanshare, what began as a radical project to hold safe haven for lesbian women in the woods during the 1970’s until today has lovingly been acquired and evolved into a matriarchal space that now invites the original stewards, Native and Queer BIPOC women and Two-Spirit people, as they thrive and … Continue reading January Third Sunday Recipient: Native Woman Share
