Congregation and Community News

Social Justice & Action to Sponsor Thursdays at the Winter Shelter – With YOUR Help!

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Once again, RVUUF’s Social Justice & Action Committee will support the Ashland winter shelter for unhoused members of our community, now at its new location: 2082 E. Main St. in the old Rogue Valley Church. RVUUF will be staffing the shelter Thursday nights  from November 1 to March 30. We encourage anyone interested in spending … Continue reading Social Justice & Action to Sponsor Thursdays at the Winter Shelter – With YOUR Help!

RVUUFians to Attend UU Voices for Justice Meeting Oct 19 in Eugene

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On October 19, 2019, members of RVUUF’s  Social Justice & Action Committee will attend the UUVoices for Justice annual meeting in Eugene. There will be a panel discussion on Advocating for Justice and Equity for All: Moderator: Michael Pollard Human Rights: Reverend Richard Davis – Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem Immigration: Alaide Vilchis Ibarra – … Continue reading RVUUFians to Attend UU Voices for Justice Meeting Oct 19 in Eugene

Happenings at RVUUF ~ Sept 29-Oct 5 2019

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29 SEPT, SUN 10:25 – 11:45am Sunday Service-GH This Sunday’s Service Includes: New Member Ceremony, Minister’s Discretionary Fund Offering 11:45am RVUUFian Artists Reception-G 11:45am Holiday Craft Workshop Brainstorming-CR 30 SEPT, MON 10am – 12pm Not Just Another Men’s Grp-L 1 OCT, TUES 2:30 – 4:30pm 80+ Women’s Grp (closed)-L 2 OCT, WED 9 – 11am … Continue reading Happenings at RVUUF ~ Sept 29-Oct 5 2019

The (w)HOLE: A social justice dance performance about the economy, Oct 4 & 5, 8-9:30pm at Ashland High’s Mountain Ave Theatre

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Beyond Boom & Bust presents “The (w)HOLE,” an original social justice dance-theatre project inspired by interviews with Southern Oregon residents about the the economy, wealth and poverty, and envisioning an economy that cares for our shared home and descendants. The performances take place in Ashland High School’s Mountain Avenue Theatre (201 S. Mountain Ave) at … Continue reading The (w)HOLE: A social justice dance performance about the economy, Oct 4 & 5, 8-9:30pm at Ashland High’s Mountain Ave Theatre

Short Notice: RVUUF Highway Cleanup on South Stage Rd. in Medford Sat, Sept. 28

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RVUUF has been taking care of a section of highway south of Medford for 19 years by picking up litter at least twice each year. The Fall pick-up has had to be scheduled Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 am until noon. The organizers are very sorry about the short notice, but found that the planned … Continue reading Short Notice: RVUUF Highway Cleanup on South Stage Rd. in Medford Sat, Sept. 28

Brainstorming for the Holiday Craft Workshop, Sunday, Sept 29 after Worship

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RVUUF’s 5th Annual Holiday Craft Workshop is on Sat Dec 7th 2019. The Workshop is a fun, community-building event for all ages featuring a variety of make-your-own crafts — simple, inexpensive, and gift-worthy. Chief Elves Marcia Sandler and Krynn Lukacs invite you to share your great ideas, fully formed or not, to help make this … Continue reading Brainstorming for the Holiday Craft Workshop, Sunday, Sept 29 after Worship

Artists Reception for our RVUUFian Artists, Sun, Sept 29, in the Gallery after Worship

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Please plan to join us in the RVUUF gallery for an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, September 29, immediately following the service. Artists include Brad Linder, Annette Lewis, Johan Mark, Carola Lacy, Ann Hackett, Dave Baker, Harriett Berman, Jerry Hauck, Meg Hartman, and our own Rev. Sean. Wendy Eppinger is currently taking names of those who … Continue reading Artists Reception for our RVUUFian Artists, Sun, Sept 29, in the Gallery after Worship

Social Justice & Action Invites Planned Parenthood to RVUUF

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On Sunday September 22, 2019 Ruby Bebekian, Community Educator with Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, will hand out brochures and answer questions on their Youth Leadership Program called REVolution. This is a FREE program for high school teens that is currently accepting new members. Applications are available HERE.

Bottlecap Art Project Nearing Completion

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RVUUFian Wendy Eppinger shares:  I’m nearing completion of my art project and I won’t be collecting anymore bottlecaps. Gratitude to the congregation for your support. Lets think of more creative ways to keep plastic out of landfill and out of the ocean!