Thanksgiving has gotten a bad rap recently as we’ve all learned more about the abuse of Indigenous Americans and other effects of colonization. But I’ll celebrate gratitude anytime I get a chance. I believe gratitude is a powerful force. It opens hearts, doors, and more. I am very grateful to report that most of the … Continue reading Thanksgiving and Other OHRA Dinners
The Church of the Larger Fellowship office in Boston is seeking 80 or more UU members or friends to correspond with UU incarcerated inmates all over the country. It is such a worthwhile experience and makes the inmates feel like somebody cares and they are worthy human beings. If you have an interest in volunteering … Continue reading Holiday Messages
RVUUF’s Holiday Craft Workshop is only a month away: Sat Dec 10th, 11a.m.-2p.m. Please plan to attend and to invite friends & family. Note that this event is mask-required. Chief Elves Krynn and Marcia take care of all the planning but need YOU to help make this fun, low-key holiday event a reality. HERE ARE … Continue reading Help With The Holiday Craft Workshop
New RVUUFian Beth Remington needs a ride to RVUUF on a temporary basis, from her home in Ashland 1/2 mi. away from RVUUF on Sundays. Beth had foot surgery and can’t drive until mid Dec., so help us welcome her. You will enjoy getting to know her. And she will be happy to reciprocate if … Continue reading New RVUUFian needs ride to RVUUF (just .5 mi. away)
Well, we don’t exactly pay you but we can reimburse you, thanks to a few generous donations from RVUUF members. Making food for guests at OHRA is a great way to practice our UU principles. And knowing guests are getting needed help in addition to food and shelter makes it almost as satisfying as a … Continue reading Get paid to bring food to the shelter at OHRA!
Lisa Spencer & Karen Wennlund in concert with The Holy Misfits and Friends, will be performing a benefit for Laundry Love on Sat, Oct 15, 7pm at the Ashland Congregational UCC Church, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. Suggested donation $10-100. Masks Required.
The Pride Crawl event is actually a new addition to SOPride. We’re teaming up with local restaurants and bars to create a Pride-themed restaurant/bar hopping experience starting on First Friday and ending that Sunday, and we’re hoping that your business would like to participate! We want to create a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ folx and … Continue reading SO Pride Events, Oct 7-9
Alison is one of the volunteers who brings food to OHRA on Thursdays, and here’s what she says about volunteering. “I come from a culture in which feeding others is considered a demonstration of love. To me, participating in the RVUUF / OHRA meal program is a wonderful way to show love to our extended … Continue reading Read what Alison says about bringing food to OHRA (and find out how you can do it)
RVUUFBuilders have been an invaluable part of our community and as we return to in-person services and slowly reopen the building, we are hoping to rebuild our RVUUFBuilder volunteer team. Our Admin, is seeking a new RVUUFBuilder Coordinator to manage our Welcome Office volunteers, as eventually, we hope to have a Welcome Office volunteer in … Continue reading Adminstrator Seeking RVUUFBuilders
Today I ate my lunch while reading the NY Times on my phone. I really shouldn’t mix news and food. It’s bad for my digestion, my mood, my whole outlook on life. Fortunately, when my ginger mango tea steeped to perfection and I pulled the teabag out of the cup I got this encouraging message, … Continue reading Teabag Wisdom (How to Sign Up to Provide Meals for OHRA)
