Our Lay Leader this week is Steven Peterson. The Topic: The Divine Feminine, The Earth Mother In the 19th century, first-wave feminists were publishing ideas of a female deity, and the suppression of women and female spirituality under the patriarchal Church. At the same time, anthropologists began examining the ideas of prehistoric matriarchal Goddess cultures … Continued

“Mystery’s Meetingplace”   Reverend Heather Janules Unitarian Universalists often name the experience of "transcending mystery and wonder" as a foundational element of a spiritual life. This service will reflect on two contemporary stories about the intermingling of the sacred and the secular, inviting us to consider how we welcome mystery and wonder, within and beyond … Continued

"Am I My Brother's Keeper" is the theme for the month of March. Rev. Mira Kepler starts off the month. More details to follow. Child Care Is Provided. Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall!

Member Nancy Cook will approach this month's theme from a variety of lenses, including her own experiences as a mother, sister, instructor of literature, environmental activist, and engaged citizen of these challenging times. Her sermon will draw upon the Biblical story of Abel and Cain , James Baldwin's Sonny's Blues, shame researcher Brene Brown, and … Continued

Nancy Hernandez from Consejo Hispano will be our speaker. What responsibility do we have to the people around us? Who do we include in our "inner circle" and why? How do we respond when needs outpace resources? What does it mean to be part of a fellowship? Consejo Hispano provides services to Latinx/a/e/o, Immigrant, Indígena, … Continued

Yes, church should be fun! Activities this week: Drumming with Veja Lahti Protest song sing-a-long with Eli and Julie Meridith Richardson and Steven Peterson will use a deck of story cards to draw out people's personal stories. This week we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The Fellowship … Continued

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