Truth to Power (a local, youth-led group) is organizing three discussions about how to combat racism in Southern Oregon, we would love it if you could join us. On January 25th, we will be screening the movie 13th at 5pm, you can either watch along with us on zoom, or watch on your own. Then … Continue reading Truth to Power: Combatting Racism in So. OR – Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 7-via Zoom
A new club has emerged from Ashland High School’s student force: “Truth to Power” takes on our most critical social issues, seeking to uplift diverse voices and offer a teen point of view. Founded by Ashland High Sophomores Isadora Millay and Anya Moore, and mentored by faculty advisor Shane Abrams, the club makes regular podcasts … Continue reading Truth to Power: Youth Lead Ashland toward an age of Civil Discourse
There is a need for more volunteers to help cook food for people who have no place to stay in this cold weather. The winter shelter at the Presbyterian church has 40 people staying safely overnight, and we have been preparing food for them safely in the church kitchen. The new health department’s COVID19 precautions … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Cook for Winter Shelter, First Presbyterian Church, between noon and 5:30
On December 19, from 5-6:30pm, via Zoom – Join the Rogue Action Center LGBTQ+ Listening Project for another online conversation to connect with other LGBTQ+ people of color in southern Oregon. This is a space to meet and hear from others, share stories, and build community. This circle is for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous & People … Continue reading QTBIPOC Liberation Space – Dec 19, 5-6:30pm, via Zoom
December means “Guest at Your Table”, the time when UU congregations think of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the tremendous work that they do throughout the world. Our Social Justice and Action Committee has selected UUSC as the recipient of our third Sunday offering for December (Click HERE for the full post on the … Continue reading Third Sunday Offering for Dec 2020 – UUSC
Those of us who have a warm home and plenty to eat have a lot to be thankful for this year. Many in our area do not have even these basic needs met. We are now preparing food for 40+ people at the winter shelter operated by OHRA every Friday at the Ashland Presbyterian Church … Continue reading Ashland Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed-Every Friday until Spring, 11:30am-5:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Ashland
NW Justice Summit 2020 Part 2 December 4-6, 2020 on Zoom You Are Called to Action Register Here NW Justice Summit Part 2 Strategy Sessions Please join us for part 2 of our annual NW Justice Summit as we reconvene to identify and launch actionable steps to further justice work. Each session will include a … Continue reading NW Justice Summit 2020, Part 2-Dec 4-6, 2020 on Zoom
The problems surrounding food and housing insecurity in the Rogue Valley Local organizations providing relief to those affected by hunger, homelessness, and the recent wildfires First-hand experiences of houselessness To attend the panel, RSVP: https://forms.gle/vwzPZqxZQUFXG7q89 SOU OSPIRG will be hosting a panel event on Friday, December 4 from 1-3 P.M. The panel will consist of several … Continue reading Learn About Fighting Food and Housing Insecurity in the Rogue Valley-Dec 4, 1-3pm
Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Association, UU Ministry for Earth, UUSC, & many partners. In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in the year 2020, in observance of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth. Now is the perfect time to gather and think … Continue reading Harvest the Power 2020-Virtual Justice Convergence & Decolonization Teach-In, Nov 19-26
UPDATE: Join this event via Zoom on Sat, Nov 7 at 11am by clicking HERE. Alison Duren-Sutherland writes: “Thanks to the folks at UU Fellowship of Klamath County, Monica YellowOwl of the Klamath Tribes will hold a cultural awareness training for members and friends of the Southern Oregon UU Partnership congregations on November 7th, from … Continue reading UPDATED w/Zoom Link: Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Sat, Nov 7, 11am-1:30pm
