Circle Dinners program needs hosts
RVUUF is issuing a call for Circle Dinner hosts for the new program-year (October 2018 to Aug. 2019). A hosts’ kick-off event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8, 5 to 8 p.m., at a residence in Medford.
Congregation and Community News
Pride Parade: RVUUF float-decoration planned
Please save the dates for RVUUF’s annual Pride Parade float decoration at noon on Friday, Oct. 12 (at a private residence) and for the parade itself on Saturday, Oct. 13 (line-up time and location TBD.) RVUUF needs both float decorators and marchers/riders for its float entry. “Rising with Pride” is the theme this year for … Continue reading Pride Parade: RVUUF float-decoration planned
#Hungry4Justice in Ashland, Aug. 22 to 24
Alison Duren-Sutherland is planning to participate in the #Hungry4Justice rolling hunger strike, which takes place in Ashland on Aug. 22 through 24. She invites RVUUFian friends to get involved.
Unete is third-Sunday recipient for August
Unete: Center for Farm Worker and Immigrant Advocacy has operated in the Rogue Valley since 1996. Unete describes itself as “a movement of farm workers and immigrants that strives to empower and enrich the lives of both groups through education, cultural presentations, advocacy, representation in issues that affect their lives and organizing to defend immigrant … Continue reading Unete is third-Sunday recipient for August
RVUUF ‘Jumble Sale’ needs more donations
RVUUF’s Jumble, Rummage, Downsizing, De-cluttering, Helping-Others-by-Donating-Items-No-Longer-Needed Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
RVUUF Women’s Retreat, registration begins Aug. 26
Registration begins Sunday, Aug. 26, for the RVUUF Women’s Retreat, taking place from Friday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Sept. 30, at St. Rita’s Retreat Center in Gold Hill. The cost is $115 for the weekend or $30 for only the day on Saturday. Scholarships are available. Space is limited, so sign up early. For more … Continue reading RVUUF Women’s Retreat, registration begins Aug. 26
Artist reception for Carolyn Patten
An artist reception for Carolyn Patten takes place at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in the RVUUF Gallery
Carr Fire, special offering for disaster relief
During the service this Sunday, Aug. 12, a special offering will be collected for disaster relief for the victims of the Carr Fire in Redding, California. Please keep those who have lost their homes and lives in your heart. For more information, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with Alice Duffy.
RVUUF board meetings, new location
RVUUF’s governing board will meet in the conference room on the third Thursday of each month, rather than Emerson house.
Ballot Measure 105: Signatures needed to help publish voter’s pamphlet statement
RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee will be working to gather signatures after the service on Sunday, Aug. 5, in order to help publish a voters’ pamphlet statement about Ballot Measure 105 (formerly known as Initiative Petition 22).