As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, there has been an outpouring of prayers and concern from Unitarian Universalists. We hope that you will continue to hold the people of Ukraine in your hearts, and everyone around the world who are suffering because of war and injustice. In the link below, we have gathered our … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine
We plan to kick off our UU the Vote work on Sunday, April 10 at 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET. This 90-minute live webinar will feature UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, our state partners, and our new UU the Vote Campaign Manager, JaZahn Hicks . Learn how our program is going … Continue reading Join us for the launch of UU the Vote 2022! Sun, Apr 10, 1pm PT
This project started in 2019 with a mission to understand the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Josephine & Jackson counties, and help to develop a stronger LGBTQ+ movement in our region. Since then, we heard from 500+ folks in a survey, hosted a Queer Convergence to gather LGBTQ+ community leaders and service providers, and have … Continue reading Rogue Action Center Town Halls for The LGBTQ+ Listening Project
Hours before the close of the 2022 legislative session, the Alabama state senate introduced some of the most harmful, comprehensive anti-trans legislation that has been proposed anywhere in the nation. If AL SB184 passes today, it will include a “Don’t Say Gay/Trans” provision, forced outing of LGBTQIA+ students, a bathroom ban, and the most extreme … Continue reading Statement from Side With Love on AL SB184
Danise Matthews is new to RVUUF but that hasn’t held her back from getting involved. She moved to the Rogue Valley from Utah, in October 2019 and discovered RVUUF during the pandemic. She’s never even set foot in our building, but she’s a reliable volunteer who brings food to the Ashland Community Shelter almost every … Continue reading Welcome and Thanks, Danise.
Do you call Talent home? As Rogue Action Center volunteers and staff continue to provide assistance to Almeda fire survivors, we also are looking for long-term solutions that address affordable housing, support local small businesses, improve fire preparedness, and strengthen our community in other ways. The Talent Urban Renewal plan proposed by Talent’s mayor and city … Continue reading Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey
ECONorthwest is partnering with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce to develop an economic diversification strategy. As a part of this study, we are conducting a survey to better understand perceptions about Ashland and identify target sectors to highlight. The results of this survey will be used to inform an analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and … Continue reading Local Economic Survey Request
For next Thursday, March 24, we still need volunteers to buy, bake and send Stouffers or Signature party-sized frozen chicken enchiladas. Side dishes and dessert are covered. Thursday, March 31 we’re sending pizza because pizza night got rave reviews when we did it last month. It’s pretty easy to buy and bake 2 frozen pizzas … Continue reading How’s it going with meals at the Ashland Community Shelter?
Currently, there are approximately 150 anti-transgender bills moving through state legislatures across the country. From banning participation in sports, to so-called “bathroom bills,” to legislation that criminalizes providing life-saving gender affirming health care, these bills are deadly for trans and nonbinary people of all ages. To those of you who are trans, non-binary, genderqueer, gender … Continue reading Combatting Anti-Trans Legislation 101-Tue, Mar 15, 5pm PT
The RVUUF Social Justice and Action committee has struggled to provide opportunities for the whole congregation to participate in a service project. Zoe Laidlaw has given us that opportunity. Delivering dinner to the people living at the Ashland Community Shelter (run by Rogue Retreat) every Thursday provides a wonderful opportunity for our whole faith community … Continue reading A Message from Delores Nims
