Jan Wright, a local historian and author, will speak from noon to 12:30 p.m. in RVUUF’s Great Hall, after the Sunday, June 25 service, about early social justice activist, John Beeson. According to Wright, Beeson was eccentric and a remarkable local resident, who was well-known but not necessarily well-liked in Jackson County, Oregon. Beeson blew … Continue reading John Beeson, local social justice activist, is subject of historian’s talk
In a statement published in the “News to Note” weekly newsletter, Jackie Rosen stated that 158 adults and 17 children attended RVUUF’s recent “Spring Into Auction” fundraiser. In her statement, Rosen credited participation by some 70 volunteers, contributors of door prizes and auction items, food, ambiance, music (hammer dulcimer by Kenny Andersen, Bluegrass/Americana by Waking … Continue reading ‘Spring Into Auction’ attendance and gratitude
In a statement issued June 2, 2017 by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Interim Co-Presidents Rev. Sofía Betancourt, Rev. William Sinkford and Dr. Leon Spencer shared news of the death of UUA Moderator and Chief Governance Officer, Jim Key.
The Lotus Rising Project will honor RVUUF for its contributions and support during the “I ♡ ’80s” All Ages Alternative Prom, 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 26, at the Historic Ashland Armory. For more information about the All Ages Alternative Prom, visit http://en.lotusrisingproject.org/prom/. Sign-up to volunteer at http://en.lotusrisingproject.org/prom-volunteer/.
RVUUF’s Administration Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 23, for administrator personal-leave. The Welcome Office will be open, and the Administration Office will reopen on Wednesday, May 24.
RVUUF’s annual Congregational Meeting takes place at noon Sunday, May 21, 2017, in the Great Hall. Members will vote on three items. 1. Formal approval of the annual Budget for 2017-2018. 2. The Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) wants to change its name to the Right Relations Team (RRT). This requires a change in the ByLaws. … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting takes place Sunday
Health Care for All Oregon and RVUUF’s Social Justice and Action Committee will co-present a screening of FIX IT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at RVUUF. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and admission is free to the public. “A powerful documentary film explores the crisis in healthcare from … Continue reading Screening of ‘FIX IT’ at RVUUF
