The RVUUF Seasonal Rituals Group will celebrate the old Celtic End of Summer, Samhuinn (pronounced “SAH-win”). Its themes include Signs of Autumn, Letting Go and Sending Away, Dying and Death, and Honoring of the Departed Ones. On Saturday, November 4, we will join in ritual, songs, and poetry, starting at 1:00 p.m. under the balcony, … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Samhuinn, Sat. Nov. 4
This Sunday, Oct. 29, children in Religious Explorations (RE) classes will celebrate Halloween and help build an altar for Dia de los Muertos. We will decorate mini pumpkins, sing songs and honor our ancestors and their joyful gifts as we learn more about these fall holidays. Children are welcome to come in costume!
Rosalie Wolf, Suzanne Andersen, Kate Cleland-Sipfle, and Phil Westergaard of RVUUF’s Anti-racism Group recently joined about 30 others participating in a guided walking tour the Jacksonville Cemetery held by the Salem-based “Oregon’s Black Pioneers”. A single grave stone at the “paupers’ gravesite” gave the names and dates of scores of the town’s inhabitants, most residing … Continue reading Anti-racism Group Tours at Black History Event
Thank you for all the meals you have prepared for OHRA residents or supported through your donations in the past year! We could not have done it without you. To make this a more sustainable program, we are now only preparing dinners twice a month. Click Here to find out how you can assist our … Continue reading Help Feed our OHRA Neighbors
Starting in early November we’re going to need volunteers to help with various RVUUF jobs on an ongoing basis. I hear that these volunteers are called “RVUUF Builders” — WOO HOO! Let’s Raise the RVUUF! We’re looking for weekday morning staff for our Welcome Office (somewhere within in the timeframe of 9am – 12pm when … Continue reading RVUUF In-House Volunteering Opportunities
Did you know that RVUUF’s sexton, Scott Engel, can be hired by YOU to do all sorts of handyman work?! Feel free to call or text him at 209-244-5464 if you have any variety of jobs that need to get done!
Margaret St. Clair is now living in an adult foster care home and is eager for calls, cards and visits. Cards can still go to Margaret’s home, 457 Walnut St., Ashland , OR 97520. Her neighbor will deliver them. Calls are at 541-499-0722. Flore Chapman will answer and take to phone to Margaret. Visits: call … Continue reading Margaret is Settled for A While
The next RVUUF art gallery exhibit will open on November 5, 2023 and will feature the work of local artist Kay Hagen (Kaya). Kaya works in a variety of mediums and has shown her art in several shows in California and Oregon. Kaya’s reverence for all aspects of the environment, including animals, the earth, and … Continue reading Come to the Opening of the New Art Gallery Exhibit
Starting on Thursday, November 9, probably at 6pm (times confirmed in next week’s letter) the newly formed Younger UUs group will be meeting monthly for a board game social night. We hope to create a space for younger folks in the community (roughly ages 20 – 50) to connect and get to know each other. … Continue reading Younger UUs Board Game Night
Hello RVUUF community! I’m very excited to be here with you! I’ve lived in Ashland since 2000, happily settled among family and friends, and I’ve enjoyed many concerts, events, and sermons at this beautiful Fourth Street sanctuary over the years. My professional background is in customer service and office administration, and it is truly my … Continue reading Meet Our New Congregational Administrator, Andrea
