President’s Post: ‘Black Lives Matter’ and homeless services
This year is getting off to a magical start. I am behind the times already but running fast to catch up.
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New Mission: So What/What Now?!
Rev. Nan L. White delivered this sermon on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Homeless issue to be discussed after service this Sunday
At its meeting on May 10, the RVUUF Board discussed the homeless men who have been sleeping on church property and hanging out in the children’s play area. Neighbors, congregants and staff have voiced concerns and complaints.
Ashland winter shelter in jeopardy
A winter shelter operates two nights per week, from November through April, out of Ashland’s Pioneer Hall through a partnership with Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Temple Emek Shalom. RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee encourages letter-writing and attendance at the Tuesday, April 5 Ashland City Council meeting to support continuation of the Winter … Continue reading Ashland winter shelter in jeopardy
Food bank collection adds homeless supplies
As reported in this week’s “News to Note” email newsletter: Something new will be added to RVUUF’s Food Bank collection on the first Sunday of the month. The Social Justice Committee has approved adding an extra box marked for supplies for the homeless.
Care packages for Ashland homeless
Our young people in Religious Explorations assembled about 38 kits on Sunday, to be distributed to homeless people at the Pioneer Hall shelter. Thanks to everyone who contributed items and to Krynn Lukacs for organizing this project. Thanks also to Keegan and John Wieczorek for their presentation in R.E.; hopefully our young people gained an … Continue reading Care packages for Ashland homeless
Ashland homeless: John Wieczorek writes guest opinion
John Wieczorek (chairman of RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee and president of Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland), recently authored a guest opinion about Ashland’s homeless population. It was published Oct. 30, 2015 by the Ashland Daily Tidings. As a 20-year business professional who works on the Plaza, I’ve noticed a change in the … Continue reading Ashland homeless: John Wieczorek writes guest opinion
‘Socks Plus’ donation drive
Looking for a way to support Ashland’s Pioneer Hall homeless shelter? The shelter will open in mid-November, and RVUUF’s Religious Explorations youth will assemble kits of useful items for the adults who will be sheltered there.