Tag: Social Justice and Action Committee

Social Justice Movie Night screens ‘Generation Zapped’

Social Justice Movie Night will present a screening of “Generation Zapped,” 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 4, in RVUUF’s Great Hall. Generation Zapped is a crowd-funded documentary film investigating health risks associated with wireless technology. The film will be followed by a lecture with Dafna Tachover of “We Are the Evidence.”

Jackson County Fuel Committee, benefit concert on Thursday

The Jackson County Fuel Committee (JCFC) and RVUUF Social Justice and Action Commitee are sponsoring a special benefit for JCFC on Thursday, May 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the RVUUF main hall, featuring the folk group, “Blades of Grass” (Kathryn Casternovia and Jef Ramsey and Friends).​ Donations suggested at the door, to benefit … Continue reading Jackson County Fuel Committee, benefit concert on Thursday

SJ&A to meet on second Thursdays

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 8, RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee will meet on the second Thursday of each month, rather than the third. This committee meets from 4 to 5 p.m. at Emerson House. Use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with the Social Justice and Action Committee.

‘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.

CASA of Jackson County is third-Sunday collection recipient

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jackson County will be the third-Sunday Social Justice collection recipient this Sunday, Nov. 19. CASA is an organization of volunteer advocates who help abused and neglected children find a safe, permanent home. “In 2015, there were 840 founded cases of abuse and neglect in Jackson County,” according to CASA … Continue reading CASA of Jackson County is third-Sunday collection recipient

SJ&A supports Ballot Measure 101

RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee supports Ballot Measure 101, a veto referendum on the Jan. 23, 2018 ballot. From a description on BallotPedia: “A ‘yes’ vote supports upholding certain taxes on healthcare and healthcare insurance to provide funding for Medicaid expansion by approving five sections of House Bill 2391. “A ‘no’ vote opposes certain … Continue reading SJ&A supports Ballot Measure 101