BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pacuuf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20250805T084456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T084456Z UID:13314-1755432000-1755435600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Three Transformative Insights from Ten Years as a Tibetan Buddhist Monk (That Matter in Astoria\, Oregon) DESCRIPTION:After ten years in monks’ robes\, much of what Mac McGoldrick learned as a Tibetan Buddhist monk remains deeply relevant far beyond monastery walls. These insights aren’t reserved for spiritual adepts—they offer tools for anyone navigating the complexities of daily life\, even in a small\, windswept town like Astoria. Mac will present three enduring truths\, grounded in classic Buddhist teachings\, that can help bring clarity\, compassion\, and resilience to modern life. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/three-transformative-insights-from-ten-years-as-a-tibetan-buddhist-monk-that-matter-in-astoria-oregon/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LifeLessons.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20250903T201141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T201141Z UID:13406-1757246400-1757250000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Annual Water Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Rev. Mira Kepler \nAs we welcome the turning of the season from Summer to Fall\, join Rev. Mira for a community ritual honoring the sacred places\, traditions\, and transitions of our lives.  Please bring a small amount of water from a place that is important to you\, whether your home or a loved one’s\, a place you have traveled to\, or a favorite natural body of water. We will honor the waters and blend them together to create our communal holy water for the year. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-annual-water-ceremony/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/jns6q2mj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20250908T063424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T063424Z UID:13467-1757851200-1757854800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:CSAI 2025 - Abolition\, Transformation and Faith Formation. DESCRIPTION:Fellow congregant Laura Gordon will inform us of Congregational Study Action Issues (CSAI). These are issues selected by UU member congregations for three years of study\, reflection and action. The purpose is to provide member congregations of the Association with an opportunity to mobilize energy\, ideas and resources around a common issue. The end result will be a deeper understanding of our religious position on the issue\, a clear statement of Association policy as expressed in a Statement of Conscience\, and a greater capacity for congregations to take effective action. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/csai-2025-abolition-transformation-and-faith-formation/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HumanRights.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20250908T061324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T061324Z UID:13459-1758456000-1758459600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Prayer and Present Life DESCRIPTION:“Prayer and Present Life”\nJoin Ian Kepler\, LCSW\, for consideration of this month’s theme of Prayer. Ian is a psychotherapist\, parent\, and devoted student of Zen Buddhism. His experience with prayer and contemplative traditions is rich and varied\, having grown up in the Lutheran tradition\, attended Catholic school\, studied Tai Chi from age 12\, spent several years in residency at a Zen Monastery\, served as the clinical director of a spiritually-oriented Native American drug treatment program\, and is now married to our minister\, Rev. Mira. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/prayer-and-present-life/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20250908T064030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T043606Z UID:13472-1759060800-1759064400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Cognitive Practice of Prayer. DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to describe and define prayer. A Christian scientist has shown that prayer is a cognitive practice full of problem-solving resources. Prayer can be a form of communication with the divine that is therapeutic. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-cognitive-practice-of-prayer/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251010T151633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T151633Z UID:13666-1760270400-1760270400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:(F) un Church DESCRIPTION:Yes\, church should be fun! But what if our monthly theme is Death? Explore the death theme with one of these activities provided by our CUUPs members: write your own obituary (Dave Ambrose)\, build a memory altar (Kelli Mack)\, or a discussion. Our featured photo is an altar commemorating a loved one which is Mexican custom celebrating the Day of the Dead. Laura Janes is our lay leader this week. \n  \n \nThis week we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The Fellowship Hall is up the hill and on the corner of Irving and 11th St. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n  \n \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/f-un-church/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall\, 770 11th St.\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DayofDead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251010T140726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094356Z UID:13657-1761480000-1761483600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Samhain Ritual - Pulling Back the Veil DESCRIPTION:Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic?\nHave you or your family ever seen a spook\, spectre or ghost?\nIf the answer is “yes\,” then don’t wait another minute. Pick up the phone and call the professionals…\nOr\, since there really are no professional Ghostbusters\, join us for our CUUPs Samhain ritual and share your story.\nWe’re ready to believe you.\nWe will be gathering to share personal experiences with the ghostly and the otherworldly. We will discuss what might be out there. And we will save space on the altar for photos and memorabilia of departed loved ones\, so feel free to bring a memory as well.\nThis ritual will be conducted as part of the regular service of the Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (PUUF) and will be held in the fellowship hall\, located at the corner of Harrison Avenue and 11th Street\, Astoria. Stay for coffee hour after at 1:00 PM. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/samhain-ritual-pulling-back-the-veil/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall\, 770 11th St.\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States CATEGORIES:Pagan Events,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Wheel-of-the-Year-Samhain.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251028T093549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T093549Z UID:13749-1762084800-1762088400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Dia de Los Muertos DESCRIPTION:Adriana Guerrero will deliver a presentation about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).\nDuring Dia de los Muertos\, or the Day of the Dead\, the veil between the living and the dead is believed to thin\, allowing souls to briefly return to the world of the living to be with their families. This is a spiritual connection that celebrates life and death as a continuous cycle\, rather than focusing solely on loss. This sweet celebration honors loved ones by celebrating their lives and memories\, so that they are never truly gone. Adriana will discuss how we\, the living\, honor the dead through traditions like creating ofrendas with our deceased loved one’s  favorite foods and items\, and visiting gravesites to offer prayers and gifts. \n\n  \n\nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild care is available. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DayofDead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251028T085321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T085321Z UID:13726-1762689600-1762693200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Combating the Epidemic of Veteran Suicide/Rogue Cell DESCRIPTION:Combating the Epidemic of Veteran Suicide\n  \nSean Davis and his friend Brad Pietzyk are both veterans who are deeply concerned about the prevalence of veteran suicide. They founded Rogue Cell\, an organization of combat veterans whose main goal is to stop veteran suicide in rural Oregon. Their mission statement reads: “We are dedicated to combating isolation and reducing veteran suicide through fostering meaningful relationships\, providing vital resources and empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges together. With a foundation rooted in respect\, integrity and service\, we work to ensure every veteran feels valued\, supported and inspired to thrive.” You will be moved and inspired by Sean’s message. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/combating-the-epidemic-of-veteran-suicide-rogue-cell/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RogueCell.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251106T085223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T085223Z UID:13815-1763294400-1763298000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:How To Have An Enemy DESCRIPTION:Rev Dr Molly Housh Gordon delivers her 2024 Skinner Sermon Award-winning sermon on the importance of confronting racism\, transphobia\, and imperial violence against vulnerable populations. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/how-to-have-an-enemy/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Enemy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251106T082937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T082937Z UID:13803-1763899200-1763902800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:For This I Am Grateful DESCRIPTION:We\, as UUs\, cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope\, and covenant freely and compassionately to share our faith and presence. This generosity connects us to one another. Three of your fellow PUUF members will share with us what they are grateful for: Nancy Cook\, Dave Ambrose and Jennifer Anderholt. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/for-this-i-am-grateful/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/image_2022-11-14_155050699.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251106T083829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T083829Z UID:13808-1764504000-1764507600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Love At The Center DESCRIPTION:In PUUF we say “love is the spirit of this fellowship.” Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love. Join this discussion service to share what love means for you. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/love-at-the-center/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Discussion,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Love.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251130T012900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T012900Z UID:13889-1765713600-1765717200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Paganism 101 DESCRIPTION:At General Assembly in June\, 2024\, Unitarian Universalists voted to replace the existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing UUism through these shared values\, all centered around Love – Interdependence\, Pluralism\, Justice\, Transformation\, Generosity & Equity.\nThere are many paths of Paganism and Pagan practice\, and they are all united by these same shared values. Steve Peterson will lead a discussion on the place of Pagan practices and beliefs within the UU community\, with members of PACUUPS sharing about their personal experience with Paganism and these values. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/paganism-101-2/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Pagan Events,Sunday Discussion,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CUUPS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251211T111311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T111311Z UID:13901-1766318400-1766322000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Song of the Season with the PUUF Choir. DESCRIPTION:The PUUF Choir is going to regale us with songs of the season. I suspect there will be a sing-along. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/song-of-the-season-with-the-puuf-choir/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251211T112244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T112419Z UID:13905-1766923200-1766926800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:(F) un Church DESCRIPTION:Yes\, church should be fun! But what if our monthly Stay tuned for a list of fun activities in which to participate. Among them will be an opportunity to play the “singing bowls” with Bernadetto.\n  \n  \n \nThis week we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The Fellowship Hall is up the hill and on the corner of Irving and 11th St. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n  \n \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/f-un-church-2/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall\, 770 11th St.\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ArtsImg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251228T064853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T064853Z UID:13948-1767528000-1767531600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"Year of Mysteries" - What's Gonna Happen? DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mira returns from parental leave\, and begins our exploration of a Year of Mysteries. The question for January is “what’s gonna happen?” Our UU faith can offer resilience in the face of the changes that are placing new challenges on our communities. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/year-of-mysteries-whats-gonna-happen/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mira.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20251228T065925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T065925Z UID:13954-1768132800-1768136400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Practicing Hope DESCRIPTION:“Practicing Hope” \nLaura Gordon presents a modified version of a sermon given by Rev. Nancy Combs Morgan\, of the UUA Congregational Life Staff in the Southern Regiion. \nIn this time of challenge in the greater world\, we are called\, as Unitarian Universalists\, to practice hope. Holding a shared vision of a values-based\, whole community of courage and care\, we can make the challenge into an opportunity for transformation. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/practicing-hope/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260106T033107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T202127Z UID:13998-1768737600-1768741200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Certain and Uncertain Promises. DESCRIPTION:People complain that we live in uncertain times\, but what exactly is so bad about that? Is certainty all that it’s cracked up to be? How real is certainty anyway? And are there possibilities hidden in the uncertain? \n Seth Tichenor is a teacher\, scholar\, public lecturer\, and evangelist for the transformative power of philosophical discourse\, traditions\, and reflection. He has been giving philosophy talks\, teaching open philosophy classes\, and leading philosophy discussion groups\, all for the general public\, for over 30 years. He has also taught at Linfield College\, Oregon State University\, the University Of Hawaii\, and Concordia University\, as well as Clatsop Community College. \n Seth believes that philosophy\, in its many dimensions\, is an integral part of human experience\, both personally and communally\, and something everyone can benefit from encountering. Consequently\, he and his wife\, Gad Perez-Tichenor established “Philosofarian” in 2011 – a nonprofit public philosophy project that brings philosophical inquiry\, reflection\, classes\, and discourse to everyone in their community at no cost. It aims to build long-term communities of philosophical inquiry within the larger public; a vision encompassed in Philosofarian’s motto – “Talk\, Think\, Belong”. You can learn more about it by checking out its website\, philosofarian.org. \n Seth lives in Warrenton Oregon with Gad & their two nephews (Dutch & SJ) whom they are raising.\n Featured image courtesy of Dave Ambrose. URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/whats-gonna-happen-revisited/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Davespicture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260110T130554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T130634Z UID:14052-1769342400-1769346000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:CUUPS Imbolc Ritual DESCRIPTION:PUUF CUUPS performs their Imbolc ritual. Observed on the night of January 31st into February 1st\, 2026\, Imbolc (IM-bolk or IM-olk) is the Celtic threshold where winter’s deep stillness feels its first soft stirring of life. It is the quickening in the belly of the earth\, the faint pulse beneath frost and stone\, the moment when the year inhales before it is ready to exhale spring. This is the holy tide of Brigid of the bright hearth\, of healing wells and ringing hammers\, of poems that arrive like sparks in the dark. At Imbolc we honor the light returning\, the milk of ewes swelling\, the seeds ready to burst forth into the sunlight. We stand between seasons\, with one foot in the long night\, the other in the dawn\, and we listen for the whisper of what seeks to be born in us. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/cuups-imbolc-ritual/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall\, 770 11th St.\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Wheel-of-the-Year-Imbolc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260126T072923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T073104Z UID:14098-1769947200-1769950800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Year of Mysteries. February's Theme: "What is the Divine? What Transcends Us?" DESCRIPTION:Check back for more information regarding the content of Rev. Mira’s sermon. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/year-of-mysteries-februarys-theme-what-is-the-divine-what-transcends-us/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mira.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260203T092416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T092534Z UID:14135-1770552000-1770555600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Rooted In Solidarity DESCRIPTION:This worship service tells eight stories from our Unitarian\, Universalist\, and UU histories: stories about how ordinary people showed up\, in very different ways and in particular contexts\, to side with love and show up for justice. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/rooted-in-solidariy/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Solidarity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260209T173014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T173056Z UID:14169-1771156800-1771160400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Divine Feminine\, The Earth Mother DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Leader this week is Steven Peterson. \nThe Topic: The Divine Feminine\, The Earth Mother \nIn 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 in the Mediterranean region\, with some claiming that female theologies emerged in Prehistoric Europe during the Upper Paleolithic period around 30\,000 years ago. \nDecades later\, starting from the 1970s into the current day\, the Goddess movement has emerged as an international cultural phenomenon. Women are recognized in many religious organizations as spiritual beings and are welcomed in leadership and teaching roles – we are moving in the direction of a post patriarchal society\, though it sometimes seems there are miles more to travel and much more work to be done in this area. \nWho or what is the Goddess? What is Goddess Spirituality? Theology or Thealogy? \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-divine-feminine-the-earth-mother/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rhonda-Piaseki.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260221T095411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T095411Z UID:14199-1771761600-1771765200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Mystery's Meetingplace" DESCRIPTION:“Mystery’s Meetingplace”\n  \nReverend Heather Janules \nUnitarian 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 sanctuaries on Sunday morning. Service written by Rev. Heather Janules\, UUA Congregational Life Staff in the New England Region\, and presented by Laura Gordon. \nArtwork by Rhonda Piasecki. Our monthly them is “What is the Divine”. \nWe are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional but strongly advised. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/mysterys-meetingplace/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rhonda-Piaseki.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260223T180923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180923Z UID:14252-1772366400-1772370000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"Am I My Brother's Keeper" DESCRIPTION:“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. \n \n\nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/am-i-my-brothers-keeper/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260226T102917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T102917Z UID:14275-1772971200-1772974800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"Can We Be Our Brother's Keeper" DESCRIPTION: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 [Genesis 4.9]\, James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues\, shame researcher Brene Brown\, and wisdom gleaned through Al-Anon Family Groups who emphasize setting boundaries as an important form of self-care which allows for sustained\, genuine support of others. How can we resist injustice with an expansive sense of brotherhood while taking care not to overwhelm ourselves with the burdens of harsh judgment or fears for tomorrow? This week’s sermon will present one woman’s reflection on this important theme. \n \nChild Care Is Provided. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/can-we-be-our-brothers-keeper/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260309T131637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T160532Z UID:14350-1773576000-1773579600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"We Are Our Brother's Keeper" DESCRIPTION:Nancy Hernandez from Consejo Hispano will be our speaker. \nWhat 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? \nConsejo Hispano provides services to Latinx/a/e/o\, Immigrant\, Indígena\, Afrodescendiente youth\, womxn and families in the rural communities of Clatsop\, Columbia\, and Tillamook Counties in Oregon and Pacific County in Washington. This region is home to over 15\,000 people from our communities. This includes recent migrants\, second\, and third generations. \nConsejo Hispano also serves our communities statewide through our many collaborative efforts including the Latinx Community Wealth Building Network (LCWBN)\, and Oregon Worker Relief Fund. \nChild care is provided. \n\n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/consejo-hispano/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Capture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260309T132948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T103615Z UID:14360-1774180800-1774184400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:(F)un Church DESCRIPTION:Yes\, church should be fun! \nActivities this week: \n\n Drumming with Veja Lahti \n Protest song sing-a-long with Eli and Julie \n Meridith Richardson and Steven Peterson will use a deck of story cards to draw out people’s personal stories.\n\nThis week we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The Fellowship Hall is up the hill and on the corner of Irving and 11th St. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those who are not comfortable attending in person.  Masks are now optional. If you are not feeling well\, please wear a mask\, or attend via Zoom. \n \nChild care is provided.\n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/fun-church-2/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall\, 770 11th St.\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ArtsImg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260327T032715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T032715Z UID:14419-1774785600-1774789200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Lifeboat Services\, A Beacon for the Community DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker this week is Osarch Orak(Oz). \nOz 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\, and Beacon Peer Services\, a program designed for individuals living with mental health challenges. These programs are uniquely low-barrier and peer-led\, ensuring that everyone — regardless of their background — feels welcomed and respected. \nChild Care is provided.\n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/lifeboat-services-a-beacon-for-the-community/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lifeboat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260330T223008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T100800Z UID:14428-1775390400-1775394000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"The Good Heart" DESCRIPTION:“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 nothing good is coming our way. What can we learn from this season of spring and religious observance to point us toward the good? \nChild Care is provided.\nEvery 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”.\n\n \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-good-heart/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Goodheart.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T112442 CREATED:20260407T091903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T091903Z UID:14520-1775995200-1775998800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:"When Good Is Disguised. What the Dark Cards in the Tarot Have to Teach Us." DESCRIPTION: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.\nMember Julia Hesse explores the symbolism of the tarot card “The Tower” and how it relates to these turbulent times. \nChild Care is provided.\nEvery 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 Unexpected Places.\n\n \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/when-good-is-disguised-what-the-dark-cards-in-the-tarot-have-to-teach-us/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Tower.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR