Category: In the community

Activities and presence by RVUUF in the Ashland/Rogue Valley community.

Can you donate 1-2 hrs. for Data Entry or Research (your computer) to increase equity in Rogue Valley? (Stand up and help make a better future for all!)

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Your help, doing 1-2 hrs. data entry – OR 1-2 hrs. of research online, can change the health, education, and future of the Rogue Valley!  Contact me for details and see how you can make a difference in creating equity and representation for all, including Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and all underrepresented groups here.  ALSO Needed: … Continue reading Can you donate 1-2 hrs. for Data Entry or Research (your computer) to increase equity in Rogue Valley? (Stand up and help make a better future for all!)

Cooking for the Winter Shelter-Fridays until spring, between 2pm and 5:30pm, as needed-First Presbyterian Church of Ashland

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Looking for adventuresome, healthy people who want to contribute to our unhoused community by preparing meals in the roomy, safe, hygienic kitchen at the Winter Shelter in Ashland. It’s enjoyable, not difficult, and satisfying to work with 2 or 3 others to prepare “to go” boxes and breakfast bags for the 40 guests at the … Continue reading Cooking for the Winter Shelter-Fridays until spring, between 2pm and 5:30pm, as needed-First Presbyterian Church of Ashland

Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

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This has been a difficult year and we have done many things to Love Right Through all the challenges. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating our accomplishments and challenges with sharing from spotlighted congregations. Participate in workshops exploring how the pandemic has changed the way we engage with church work, with each other, and … Continue reading Pacific Western Regional Assembly: Love Right Through – Sat, Feb 13, 12-5 PM Pacific

Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom

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Truth to Power (a local, youth-led group) is organizing three discussions about how to combat racism in Southern Oregon, we would love it if you could join us. On January 25th, we will be screening the movie 13th at 5pm, you can either watch along with us on zoom, or watch on your own. Then … Continue reading Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom

Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse

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A new club has emerged from Ashland High School’s student force: “Truth to Power” takes on our most critical social issues, seeking to uplift diverse voices and offer a teen point of view. Founded by Ashland High Sophomores Isadora Millay and Anya Moore, and mentored by faculty advisor Shane Abrams, the club makes regular podcasts … Continue reading Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse

Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

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Can you plant a tree somewhere in the Rogue Valley to help offset the huge loss of trees, plants and habitats from the recent fires? We will be handing out baby trees and/or seeds free of charge. You can plant one or more where you like provided you have permission to do so. The window for … Continue reading Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

Volunteers Needed to Cook for Winter Shelter, First Presbyterian Church, between noon and 5:30

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There is a need for more volunteers to help cook food for people who have no place to stay in this cold weather. The winter shelter at the Presbyterian church has 40 people staying safely overnight, and we have been preparing food for them safely in the church kitchen. The new health department’s COVID19 precautions … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Cook for Winter Shelter, First Presbyterian Church, between noon and 5:30