Several churches in the Valley are providing services to fire survivors. Sign up to volunteer at https://jccltrg.org. To contribute to welcome baskets or gift cards for FEMA trailer occupants, please write a check to Ashland First United Methodist Church and earmark it for “fire relief”, 175 N. Main St. Compassionate listeners are also needed. Contact Rev. … Continue reading Opportunities for Service
This summer, after masking and other preventative measures were lifted with the availability of effective vaccines, the number of people sick with COVID-19 in Jackson and Josephine counties has spiked to 1,555 new cases for the week of August 8, nearly triple the highest reported weekly numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. “This is … Continue reading COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cause for Alarm
Clean foam packing peanuts can be recycled at the R/C center on Water St. in Ashland.
You will have noticed that what the CDC says, what the FDA says, what the President says and what our Governor says often do not agree with one another. This is because each of them is looking at the problem with a different perspective. The FDA is interested in reinforcing its strict adherence to scientific … Continue reading Issues About Reopening
The Board has appointed a task force charged to work on developing the alternative pathways we might take toward re-opening RVUUF. The goal of adopting the Re-Opening Policy over a year ago was to secure the safety of all members of our community. We continue to hold that purpose even as we, like you, are anxious to gather together again … Continue reading RVUUF Task Force on Progress toward Reopening-Statement of Intent and Direction August 2, 2021
Register in advance with cjvoisin@yahoo.com to be sent the link for the meeting. We have assembled a panel to discuss Ashland City Council’s proposal for a new city commission – Race and Social Equity Commission. We are planning a lively discussion about the goals and vision of the commission. Our input and questions will be heard by … Continue reading Panel discussion of Ashland’s Commission for Race and Social Equity-Mon, Feb 22, 5-6:30pm, Zoom
Your help, doing 1-2 hrs. data entry – OR 1-2 hrs. of research online, can change the health, education, and future of the Rogue Valley! Contact me for details and see how you can make a difference in creating equity and representation for all, including Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and all underrepresented groups here. ALSO Needed: … Continue reading Can you donate 1-2 hrs. for Data Entry or Research (your computer) to increase equity in Rogue Valley? (Stand up and help make a better future for all!)
We are a small family of three, looking for a rental home (or a home to purchase) in Ashland. We are moving from DUUF to RVUUF! We’re relocating from Denton, Texas with our cat and a well-mannered dog. Can you help us spread the word? Do you have a home available? Please call or text … Continue reading Small UU Family seeks home
With politics and religion becoming increasingly polarized we seem to be losing the art of productive disagreement. Yet disagreements are essential to healthy communication. We will explore ways to be open to opposing views and achieve respectful and constructive dialogue. Image source: © 2019. All Rights Reserved, The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Kevin is Chief Potential … Continue reading Humanism Explorations-Finding Common Ground: The Dying Art of Disagreement or How Can We Disagree Productively? Feb 21, 3-5pm, Zoom
Please review this report by our Board Treasurer, Roger Howe, on the current financial status of our Fellowship. Thank you for your interest in the finances of RVUUF, and for your support. You are wonderful.
