RVUUF’s car-camping program highlighted in Mail Tribune editorial
In a recent editorial about overnight parking, the Medford Mail Tribune highlights RVUUF’s car-camping program.
Tag: homeless services
President’s Post: Living into our mission
We are 4.5 years into our five-year focus on developmental goals. We have been learning how to do church in a healthy, productive way. In this year, the Board has been focused on exploring the best governance model for our congregation and on holding listening sessions to discern our direction and vision for the next … Continue reading President’s Post: Living into our mission
Ashland City Council gives blessing to overnight parking at RVUUF
As reported by the Ashland Daily Tidings: The Ashland City Council has given its blessing to the overnight parking program at RVUUF. At the request of Councilor Jackie Bachman, Linden Crouch, a member of RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee, asked the Ashland City Council to think about implementing a city-wide overnight program. “Any organization … Continue reading Ashland City Council gives blessing to overnight parking at RVUUF
Volunteers needed for winter shelter
Ashland’s winter shelter will run seven nights a week this year and, if all goes well, at one site later in the year. RVUUF has agreed to continue Thursday nights at the shelter but RVUUF is now responsible for all aspects of shelter that night: an overnight host, breakfast on Friday and occasional dinners. (RVUUF’s … Continue reading Volunteers needed for winter shelter
Homeless Sabbath, service request
For the “Homeless Sabbath,” 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, attendees are asked to bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene products (tampons, pads), combs, brushes, shampoos, hand/body lotion, cotton swabs, lip balm, sunscreen, wet wipes … and “all those other things you can think of that might make a homeless day easier.”
Interfaith Social Justice Coalition to meet May 14
The Interfaith Social Justice Coalition meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St. in Ashland. Representatives of Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland and the Winter Shelter Program have been invited to talk about plans to address a crisis for sheltering Ashland’s homeless population … Continue reading Interfaith Social Justice Coalition to meet May 14
OHRA is third-Sunday recipient for April
Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland (OHRA) is RVUUF’s third-Sunday offering recipient for Sunday, April 15. OHRA is “dedicated to helping our most vulnerable residents with the most basic of human needs – shelter.”
Third Sunday offering benefits Overnight Parking Program
RVUUF’s Third Sunday offering this month, on Sunday, Jan. 21, supports its
‘Intention’ is theme in January 2018
RVUUF is examining the Soul Matters theme of “Intention” during January 2018, and this theme will be reflected in its Sunday services. Services take place each Sunday morning in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Gathering music begins at 10:25 a.m. and the service starts at 10:30 a.m.
Socks and gloves donation drive
RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will soon assemble boxes of warm winter socks and gloves for adults who seek refuge at Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter. All RVUUFians are invited to help by donating socks or gloves for adult men or women. John Wieczoreck says that new, thick, wool or cotton work socks are the most … Continue reading Socks and gloves donation drive