• “Switched, not at Birth but at Adulthood”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Steven Peterson shares some of his life experience: born and raised in a Fundamentalist and Evangelical Christian household, my life was supposed to be a lot different than it turned out. I was brought up with the weight of expectation, the expectation of what I should believe, the expectation of how I should behave, the … Continued

  • “Nuclear Weapons”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Nuclear proliferation has been a threat to the world since the U.S. bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The nuclear reactor that melted down in Chernobyl is now in the middle of a war zone. DOGE made a mistake when they fired 300 workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the managers of our nation’s nuclear weapons. … Continued

  • “Moral Imagination”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Unitarian Universalism has a long-developed moral tradition, one that inspires us to advocate for peace, human dignity and justice for all people, and to oppose systems and individuals who pursue total power and control. How does our tradition call us to respond to forces driving events in today’s world? Rev. Carol McKinley will speak about … Continued

  • Memorial Day

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States
  • “The Nervous System Under Fascism – Now What?

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    This service was written by Rev. Jami Yandle, UU Transgender Outreach Specialist and will be delivered by Laura Gordon. How do political realities shape our bodies and spirits? This service explores how chronic stress and being overwhelmed are not personal failures, but deeply human responses to sustained threat. Rooted in our UU values of interdependence, … Continued

  • “Bridge of Flowers”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Gather together in community for an extra-special version of our annual Flower Communion. This year, we will also hold a Bridging Ceremony for our beloved graduating youth, Izi Cook. Please bring a flower (or two!) to contribute to the communal bouquet, as well as warm wishes for Izi's next chapter. Our monthly potluck follows the … Continued

  • “In the Beginning Was Music”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    This multimedia presentation will explore the spirituality of the 12 elements of music (melody, rhythm, dynamics, etc.). Shelley Loring (flute), Meredith Richardson (poetry), The Heartbeat Singers, and Heartbeat of Mother Earth will join Jennifer Goodenberger (piano). Shelley and Jennifer will perform compositions by Jennifer which musically reflect upon each of the elements. Mandala images that … Continued

  • Social Justice Sing Along

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Sing along for social justice. Let's sing from the heart, with our own celebration of History and Democracy.   Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall!

  • Question Box Sunday

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    In this month of pondering the nature of Truth, we will ask and answer questions together. Come with your questions and wonderings about topics big and small, deep and mundane. In this annual Question Box Service, Rev. Mira will respond in the moment to questions posed by the congregation.   Join us for Coffee Hour … Continued

  • Truth from a Zen Perspective

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    "What is Truth?" Join Zen Teacher Bansho Green, one of the senior teachers from Great Vow Zen Monastery, for a Zen Buddhist perspective on Truth and our experience with it.   Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall!

  • The Art of Sacred Questioning

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    The Art of Sacred Questioning; Sacred questioning is an invitation into a quieter, deeper kind of inquiry, one that listens for what may be stirring beneath the surface. We will explore different ways to approach our questions as well as the importance of developing a capacity to listen for how answers may be presenting themselves. … Continued

  • Exquisite Windows

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    "Exquisite Windows" - Our mystery of the month is "Who Am I?", an age-old, lifelong question for each of us. We regularly speak of the beautiful collection of strange, wonderful, and earnest people who form our little fellowship, but what, or who, makes us the unique individuals that we are? Are we each a personality, … Continued