Services are currently a hybrid of both in person and via Zoom at this time (subject to change depending on Covid status) -- at 12 noon Sundays; Zoom Links are sent out to members in the Monday newsletter and again on Sunday mornings.
Meeting ID and Password available from president@pacuuf.org or by joining our email list.
Our guest speaker this week is Osarch Orak(Oz). Oz is the Executive Director of Lifeboat Services in Astoria which offers low-barrier shelter, peer support, and advocacy to the region’s most underserved populations. LiFEBoat Services operates two core programs: the Filling Empty Bellies Shelter, which offers 22 beds and essential services such as meals and showers, … Continued
"The Good Heart" -- Join Rev. Mira on this Easter Sunday in the midst of Passover as we explore our April mystery "What is Good?". In these tumultuous times it can be hard to see, be, and trust the Good in life. Sometimes it can feel like there is no good choice available, or that … Continued
Continuing our exploration of “What is Good?” How do we know? The pain from the upheaval and destruction of what we thought was the way the world was ordered can lead us to new beginnings. Member Julia Hesse explores the symbolism of the tarot card "The Tower" and how it relates to these turbulent times. … Continued
Member Dave Ambrose will speak regarding the practice of meditation and its benefits. More information to follow. Child Care is provided. Every month we are featuring artwork relevant to our monthly theme. This month our theme is "What Is Good". Laura Janes is this month's contributor. This work, featured below, is titled "Finding the Good … Continued
Our local CUUPS Chapter will conduct their annual Beltane ritual. Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It is one … Continued
From heroism overcoming darkness to sinister origins begetting twisted, greedy, and power-hungry villains, every archetypal story deals in the tension of good versus evil. But does this reflect our real lives and the people we encounter? Whether or not there is innate truth to it, what is so alluring about evil? Rev. Mira Keplar shares … Continued
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 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
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
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
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
