A Mothers’ group is forming at RVUUF to meet, support and enjoy fellowship with the kiddos able to play in the Nursery and fellowship. Some food, lunch and/or drinks can be provided or shared. See Maia after the service during coffee hour or email her to get connected and work to set times that can … Continue reading New Mothers’ Group Forming at RVUUF
Join the fun! Encourage community building and inclusion. RVUUF is bringing back Circle Dinners and adding the option of Circle Lunches this March. Everyone is invited and newcomers are welcome. Circle Lunches or Dinners are potluck meals held in people’s homes. They are pure fun, connection, and enjoyment — an easy way to dine, chat, … Continue reading Circle Dinners Returning to RVUUF This March!
This month, our Third Sunday recipient is Grandmas2Go, a home visiting service offered by the Family Nurturing Center which connects parents of young children (0-3 years old) with “women of wisdom” to whom parents can turn for well-informed advice, hope and encouragement. Their work was recently featured on a Southern Oregon PBS segment, and representatives … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Recipient for Nov 2022 – Grandmas2Go!
There will be a training and information session on Nov 17th at 7 pm in Pioneer Hall for overnight shelter hosts. We currently don’t have enough trained hosts to be doing overnight shelter. We are very concerned about this and hope that the overnight shelter training is well attended and we can find people who … Continue reading City Emergency Shelter Needs Volunteers! Training provided, Nov 17, 7pm @Pioneer Hall
Thanksgiving has gotten a bad rap recently as we’ve all learned more about the abuse of Indigenous Americans and other effects of colonization. But I’ll celebrate gratitude anytime I get a chance. I believe gratitude is a powerful force. It opens hearts, doors, and more. I am very grateful to report that most of the … Continue reading Thanksgiving and Other OHRA Dinners
Jackie volunteers with the team that makes dinner and delivers it to OHRA every Thursday. She likes feeling needed. Doesn’t everyone? “It’s heart-warming to help fix or get food for another person; It’s kind of biblical, like breaking bread together. And it affects the whole community’s well-being. It’s really easy – you only have to … Continue reading Heartwarming Work
Lisa Spencer & Karen Wennlund in concert with The Holy Misfits and Friends, will be performing a benefit for Laundry Love on Sat, Oct 15, 7pm at the Ashland Congregational UCC Church, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. Suggested donation $10-100. Masks Required.
The Ashland Pride parade is Saturday Oct 8 and we would like RVUUFIANS to be out in force for this event. We plan to decorate a pickup for a float but mostly plan to March with banners. Plans are still coming together but if you can join us Saturday that would be great. We line … Continue reading ALL HANDS ON DECK-Join RVUUF for the Pride Parade!
The Pride Crawl event is actually a new addition to SOPride. We’re teaming up with local restaurants and bars to create a Pride-themed restaurant/bar hopping experience starting on First Friday and ending that Sunday, and we’re hoping that your business would like to participate! We want to create a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ folx and … Continue reading SO Pride Events, Oct 7-9
Alison is one of the volunteers who brings food to OHRA on Thursdays, and here’s what she says about volunteering. “I come from a culture in which feeding others is considered a demonstration of love. To me, participating in the RVUUF / OHRA meal program is a wonderful way to show love to our extended … Continue reading Read what Alison says about bringing food to OHRA (and find out how you can do it)
