Do you have a neighbor or local friend who is food-insecure or having trouble affording needed medications and doesn’t have warm winter accessories? Maybe yourself? RVUUF’s Caring Committee has used donated yarn (and our own $) to create warm items like scarves and hats to keep our members, friends and neighbors warm, who would otherwise … Continue reading It’s Getting Cold!
For the last two years a number of RVUUFians have been participating in an Anti-Racism Study Group focused on understanding how we have been influenced by the racially-biased structures that underlie the economic, cultural, educational and political structures of the environment in which we were raised. One study group started 2 years ago. A second … Continue reading Anti-Racism Study Group-1st Saturdays, 10:30am-Noon, Zoom-Begins Oct 2
I’m so excited to announce the Everyday Hero Awards! This joint project with the Joe and Frances Naumes Foundation is open to everyone. We hear a lot about heroes in today’s world, especially in our community. And this new recognition will honor individuals in four categories – education, income, health and transportation. As Sue Naumes … Continue reading Everyday Hero Awards: Nominations Due Oct 29, Awards Given Nov 18
Uncle Food’s Diner, our four-day a week free meal program, successfully moved to a newly renovated kitchen last week. Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who helped make it happen. We appreciate the generosity from the staff and community during our temporary stay at Calvin Hall on the Presbyterian church campus! Thank … Continue reading Can You Volunteer with Uncle Food’s Diner?
So here is the latest on our common work with Lift Every Voice Oregon. Things are moving along very well with Initiative Petitions 17 and 18 moving to the Oregon Supreme Court. The Ballot Titles, a one-page explanation of each initiative, are proceeding through the approval process. We are eager to start the major effort to collect 150,000 signatures by … Continue reading Update on Gun Safety Initiatives
For two years, we at RVUUF have been engaged in the work of dismantling systemic racism in ourselves, our congregation and our community. The work is not easy but we support each other, uncover our own biases and grow together. We have another group starting in September and we want you to join us. We … Continue reading Join Us in Anti-Racism Work This September
Several churches in the Valley are providing services to fire survivors. Sign up to volunteer at https://jccltrg.org. To contribute to welcome baskets or gift cards for FEMA trailer occupants, please write a check to Ashland First United Methodist Church and earmark it for “fire relief”, 175 N. Main St. Compassionate listeners are also needed. Contact Rev. … Continue reading Opportunities for Service
Register in advance with cjvoisin@yahoo.com to be sent the link for the meeting. We have assembled a panel to discuss Ashland City Council’s proposal for a new city commission – Race and Social Equity Commission. We are planning a lively discussion about the goals and vision of the commission. Our input and questions will be heard by … Continue reading Panel discussion of Ashland’s Commission for Race and Social Equity-Mon, Feb 22, 5-6:30pm, Zoom
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
Where to begin? We have had so many challenges as citizens, as humans and as RVUUFians. Our beloved sanctuary has been closed for 10 months. We face a pandemic of unimaginable consequences and our country is in tatters. But as the sages say, this could be a time of real change if we stay awake … Continue reading Leadership Corner
