Alec Lamoreaux is the Operations Manager for the Northwest Seasonal Workers Association, an independent membership association of workers in the seasonal industries of agriculture, timber and tourism which has been active in Jackson County since 1976. Alec will talk about the emerging work of NSWA in Josephine County, and ways that we can get involved.
Our ancestors’ tales are not mere words on pages or faded memories, but living narratives that continue to shape our identities, beliefs, and destinies. These stories are more than just historical accounts; they are the threads that weave the tapestry of our existence. Join us as we discover the timeless truths that bind us to our ancestors and to each other.
Travel through time to find out what ancient forests have become and how they help regulate Earth’s Climate. How will we preserve their qualities in our modern age so they can accomplish their important attributes? Forest Justice seeks answers to the questions of moral rightness and justice for all living things as we explore the future of our world.
Reverend Reynolds spent time this winter with family and friends in South Africa and was immersed in a very different cultural and political milieu that offered opportunities to reflect on how differences and commonalities exist across cultures. Shared values, universal feeling and longings are expressed around the world, and deeply held common values help to inspire action. Let’s explore how a love centered faith can both inspire and sustain us, and how such a faith expresses itself globally as justice seeking.
UUGP member Gary Lark, with a little help from others, will lead us in a service to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Steve Roe uses his registered therapy dog, Hope, with local students, hospice and hospital patients, and other community activities to bring comfort to others. Steve, accompanied by Hope, will talk about how he started with therapy dogs, how a therapy dog is trained and tested, and how Hope helps people of all ages with her visits.
Every one of you may have a different idea of what you would like to see resurrected — in our world, our lives, and our country. Let’s explore together what a resurrection would look like and how we can make it happen.
Please join us after church for a Pot Luck Lunch and Easter Basket Raffle!
Small-town newspapers have never faced greater challenges than they do today. But they’ve also never been more important for their reporting on community news that would otherwise go uncovered.
At 20, young Luther discovered Darwin’s “Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication” and it opened a new world to him. He realized that instead of waiting for the mysteries of divine creation, one could rightly and properly help those mysteries unfold with selective breeding. He became a world-renowned expert in plant breeding, and suggested applying this new science to other species. We will review and discuss how the debate over human breeding intrigued him, and how a childless scientist became a sought-after expert on child rearing with his book; “The Training of the Human Plant.”
The League of Women Voters of the Rogue Valley faces a busy 2024. We walk a fine line between being a non-partisan voter education service, yet advocating for issues which our members have studied and discussed. After a brief history of the Rogue Valley League, we will identify the local issues the 2024 election year will address. The League stays out of candidate recommendations, but we do ask questions—because “Democracy is not a Spectator Sport.”
