Holiday Craft Workshop, Dec. 9 at RVUUF
RVUUF will host a Holiday Craft Workshop from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Great Hall. Here is more information abou the event, in a “Question-and-Answer” format.
Category: News and updates
Upcoming events, news and other announcements about happenings here at RVUUF.
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
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
Ministerial Discretionary Fund distributes $4,000
During the fifth Sunday of a month, the offering that is collected, goes to the Ministerial Discretionary Fund. During the most recent fifth Sunday, Oct. 29, givers’ generous contributions provided $547.
RVUUF Choir introduces new Choral Scholars
Three young singers join the RVUUF Choir this season as Choral Scholars, thanks to a generous bequest from the estate of Audrey Sochor, a former member of RVUUF and the choir.
Religious Explorations, child pick-up reminder
RVUUF’s Religious Explorations program reminds parents and caregivers: Pick-up time for children 7 and younger is usually by 11:45 a.m., or 15 minutes after the service ends. Older children are dismissed from class when service ends to join their parents for coffee hour. There will be a friendly, musical pick-up reminder this Sunday at 11:45 … Continue reading Religious Explorations, child pick-up reminder
Artists’ reception after service this Sunday
A reception takes place after the service on Sunday, Oct. 29, for Dave Baker and Robert Block-Brown, who are currently displaying their work in the RVUUF gallery. Attendees are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake and visit with the artists about their work.
‘Circle Dinner’ hosts lined up through March
Eighty-seven guests and many hosts have signed up for RVUUF’s “Circle Dinners” so far. There were two Circle Dinners in September with two more set for October, according to an update in this week’s “News to Note.”
Disaster Relief Fund accepting donations
The Unitarian Universalist Association invites contributions to its “Disaster Relief Fund” (formerly the Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund). Contributions to this fund will assist the UUA to provide assistance to UU congregations affected by natural disasters, including recent fires in California.