Congregation and Community News
Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom
Truth to Power (a local, youth-led group) is organizing three discussions about how to combat racism in Southern Oregon, we would love it if you could join us. On January 25th, we will be screening the movie 13th at 5pm, you can either watch along with us on zoom, or watch on your own. Then … Continue reading Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom
Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class; Beg Jan 27, 6pm, last Wednesdays
Rev. Leela Sinha welcomes our active participation in this 6 month series. The class will be a community of RVUUFians who want to grow together in a supportive and safe environment that is aligned with our UU values. One potential learning tool will be sharing scenarios of particular challenges we meet in our interactions, which … Continue reading Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class; Beg Jan 27, 6pm, last Wednesdays
Zoom link not working? Join with Meeting ID!
If you are ever having trouble getting a Zoom meeting link to work, there is another option to get into the meeting, if you have the Meeting ID. Not every meeting will have a passcode, but if your meeting does, you’ll need both to join the meeting. Join from the internet: Open your internet browser … Continue reading Zoom link not working? Join with Meeting ID!
Good Words, Good Deeds: A communication skills practice class, Late Jan-Jun, Dates TBD
This 6 month class, offered by Rev. Leela Sinha will support practice, discussion, and growth of healthy communication skills aligned with our UU values. Wide participation is encouraged, and there is no fee for this class. Pleases convey your interest to Mary Rexford, and please plan to attend each class
Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse
A new club has emerged from Ashland High School’s student force: “Truth to Power” takes on our most critical social issues, seeking to uplift diverse voices and offer a teen point of view. Founded by Ashland High Sophomores Isadora Millay and Anya Moore, and mentored by faculty advisor Shane Abrams, the club makes regular podcasts … Continue reading Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse
Imagine: Embracing Diversity~RVUUF Together Online Worship~Jan 10, 2021
Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF
Can you plant a tree somewhere in the Rogue Valley to help offset the huge loss of trees, plants and habitats from the recent fires? We will be handing out baby trees and/or seeds free of charge. You can plant one or more where you like provided you have permission to do so. The window for … Continue reading Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF
Pastoral Care New-Margaret Martha GELATT, March 6, 1929 – January 6, 2021
Kathleen Maloney has shared with us the sad news that Margaret Gelatt, who was a RVUUF member until she moved to CO to be close to family, died in her sleep on January 6. She had recently been moved from independent to assisted living due to congestive heart failure. Condolences may be sent in care of … Continue reading Pastoral Care New-Margaret Martha GELATT, March 6, 1929 – January 6, 2021
Volunteers Needed to Cook for Winter Shelter, First Presbyterian Church, between noon and 5:30
There is a need for more volunteers to help cook food for people who have no place to stay in this cold weather. The winter shelter at the Presbyterian church has 40 people staying safely overnight, and we have been preparing food for them safely in the church kitchen. The new health department’s COVID19 precautions … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Cook for Winter Shelter, First Presbyterian Church, between noon and 5:30