Dear RUUFians, Thank you so much for your abundant caring and condolences upon the death of my wife, Jean Crawford. Daughter Janel and son-in-law Jody join me in gratitude. Some of you have asked about a memorial event. Jean’s instructions to us were as follows: “I do not want a funeral or other formal memorial … Continue reading Jean Crawford Requests: Do something to make the world beautiful-you choose.
The frost is slowly creeping across the grass in my backyard. The Summer clothes and open-toe shoes have been stored. I find myself missing the sound of birds and other animals that leave Michigan for the Winter. The slow slumber of Winter is arriving. Over the last month, I have been in contact with individuals … Continue reading November Message from Pastor QuianaDenae Perkins
Join fellow RVUUFians for coffee and tea at 11:30pm after the Sunday services on Oct 30 and Nov 6. We’ll be meeting in the side yard at RVUUF. We’re not quite ready to serve snacks yet, but you can expect good coffee, tea, and conversation. We will also still offer Zoom Coffee Hour at 1pm … Continue reading Coffee Hour Is Back!
Saturday Dec 10, 2022 11:00am start; 2:00pm end HO! HO! HO! Save the Date! RVUUF’s Holiday Craft Workshop is returning this year on Saturday December 10th, 11a.m.- 2p.m. As always, we will provide craft materials and instruction, and you make your own gift-worthy masterpieces! Zero crafting skill and very little dough (usually $1-$5 per craft) … Continue reading RVUUF’s Holiday Craft Workshop Returns!
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
At our fall leadership retreat, the Minister and Intern Minister, the Board of Directors, and the Covenant Committee met to determine our focus for the year. Our mission is to embrace diversity, empower connection and engage in the work. As we continue to recover from the crises of the past few years, we decided our … Continue reading Leadership Retreat Goals for 2022-23
Beloved RVUUFians, I know many of you have left messages and sent emails this week that went unanswered and/or responses to those were delayed. I do apologize, but I have been out of the office and mostly unavailable due to a major plumbing issue that caused significant flooding on both floors of my home. Pretty … Continue reading Admin Absence and Delays
Longtime RVUUF member, Jean Crawford, age 77, died early Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022, at Rogue Regional Medical Center. She passed away peacefully with husband Vern, daughter Janel, and son-in-law Jody watching over her. She suffered a massive brain hemorrhage Saturday while doing what she loved: preparing for a regatta at Emigrant Lake as a … Continue reading Jean Crawford
We have an urgent need for housing for a 74 year old, single woman who can no longer afford her current apartment. She is quiet, respectful of others and likes animals (she doe not have pets). She needs to rent a room for up to $600 mo. For more information please contact Charlotte Dorsey through … Continue reading Urgent Housing Need
Free studio apartment near Lithia park, plus salary, in exchange for up to 30 hours per week of caregiving. 5 to 7 days/wk providing excellent care for elderly man. 5-day weekend (5 days off) once a month Split shifts: 1-2 hrs in the morning and 2-3 hours in the evening. Split week: Sun, Mon, Wed, … Continue reading Seeking Live-In Caregiver