BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250512T101158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T101158Z UID:12911-1747569600-1747573200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:F(unchurch) DESCRIPTION:“How rare it is\, how lovely\, this fellowship of those who meet together” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets each Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s explore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing time together. then break up into your choice of activity sessions: a Discussion\, a Drum Circle\, Yoga\, and Soul Collage. Service in Fellowship Hall. \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 \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/funchurch-2/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250502T075127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T084004Z UID:12840-1746964800-1746968400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Equilibrium In Turbulent Times DESCRIPTION:Flying to a family reunion or vacation\, we’ve no doubt heard the pilot announce\, “We expect some turbulence ahead. Please remain in your seats with your seatbelt fastened.” Today\, we may not be on a plane\, but we are certainly experiencing stormy weather. How do we maintain balance in the midst of uncertainty? \nThe Reverend Carol McKinley now retired\, is the affiliated community minister with the Olympia UU Congregation\, where she headed its Faith in Action program. For nine years she served as coordinator for Washington UU Voices for Justice\, the legislative advocacy organization. \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. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/equilibrium-in-turbulent-times/ 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:20250504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250430T072251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T072251Z UID:12812-1746360000-1746363600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Bread and Roses DESCRIPTION:In this month’s theme of Balance\, we explore the necessity of variety and change in our lives. From the millworkers a century ago\, to today’s jeopardized federal workers and targeted groups\, we all strive for dignity\, purpose\, and joy. “Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread\, but give us roses too.” Rev. Mira Kepler is our featured speaker this week. \n\n\n\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. \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/bread-and-roses/ 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:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250423T171600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171600Z UID:12788-1745755200-1745758800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Drumming Mother Earth's Heartbeat DESCRIPTION:  \nVeja Lahti\, Nancy Cook\, Kelli Mack\, Rhonda Piasecki\nHeartbeat of Mother Earth has ties with tribes from the Kenaitze in Alaska to the Cherokee Nation on the plains. In this service\, we will dive into what calls them to the pow-wow drum tradition\, experiencing drumming and song\, wisdom from Native American and Native Alaskan leaders\, and hearing from Veja\, Nancy\, Kelli\, and Rhonda about what calls them to drum. \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/drumming-mother-earths-heartbeat/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Astoria\, 1103 Grand Ave.\, Astoria\, United States CATEGORIES:Pagan Events,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image_2023-09-04_155058375.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250405T064910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T064910Z UID:12688-1745150400-1745150400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Necancium Watershed Council DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, learn about this community-based organization dedicated to the well-being of all the interdependent communities\, both human and wildlife\, that rely on the Necanicum Basin. The Council supports hands-on restoration\, conservation education and community collaboration to work towards an economically and ecologically equitable future for all life on the north Oregon coast. Djennyfer de Melo Ferreira from the council is our guest speaker. \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/necancium-watershed-council/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WatershedCouncil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250403T081044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T081044Z UID:12671-1744545600-1744549200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:F(un church) DESCRIPTION:“How rare it is\, how lovely\, this fellowship of those who meet\ntogether” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets\neach Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s\nexplore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing\ntime together. We will have an abbreviated service followed\nby a choice of activities to either spark creativity\, move the\nbody\, challenge the mind or make a joyful noise. \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/fun-church/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250322T091833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T062512Z UID:12536-1743940800-1743944400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Better When We're Together DESCRIPTION:Spiritual community is hard work. Each of us bring our imperfect selves and yearning souls\, searching for steady ground and a friendly smile. We may not find exactly what we were looking for\, but the living\, breathing community gives us so much more. Join Rev. Mira in exploring April’s theme of Healing as we welcome new PUUF members. \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  URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/better-when-were-together/ 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:20250330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250322T092211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T152454Z UID:12540-1743336000-1743339600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Who Am I? Why Am I Here? DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Julia Hesse\n“Who am I” and “Why am I here?” Engaging these fundamental questions just may help us respond to the crises of our times. \nIf you need more words: Digging deeper into these questions can help us peel away the layers that leave us complacent and in denial can connect us to the beating heart of our innate purpose and in doing so root us in courageous Love. Contemporary mystic and teacher\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, refers to this as “holding our post”. Holding our post helps to not only calm our nervous systems\, it ripples out into our collective space and helps calm the troubled waters. \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 \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/who-am-i-why-am-i-here/ 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:20250323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250318T084858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T084858Z UID:12510-1742731200-1742734800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Ostara - A Pagan Spring Rite DESCRIPTION:We honor the Vernal equinox. This unique time of balance between day and night. Ostara celebrates the ancient rates of renewal as the Earth turns slowly from winter to spring. As the light slowly overtakes the dark and we rejoice in new beginnings. CUUPS members Rissa and Rhonda will be performing the service. \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 \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/ostara-a-pagan-spring-rite/ CATEGORIES:Pagan Events,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Wheel-of-the-Year-Eostre.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250309T170208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T170208Z UID:12328-1742126400-1742130000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:(F)un Church Sunday DESCRIPTION:“How rare it is\, how lovely\, this fellowship of those who meet\ntogether” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets\neach Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s\nexplore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing\ntime together. We will have an abbreviated service followed\nby a choice of activities to either spark creativity\, move the\nbody\, challenge the mind or make a joyful noise. \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 \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/fun-church-sunday/ 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:20250309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250306T101125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T101125Z UID:12275-1741521600-1741525200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Fire of Commitment DESCRIPTION:This month’s theme is “Purpose” Rev. Mira Kepler shares her thoughts about commitment and how purpose and commitment go hand in hand to accomplish individual and community goals for the betterment of ourselves and society. \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 \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-fire-of-commitment/ 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:20250302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250209T152739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T152739Z UID:12181-1740916800-1740920400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:How to Help Our Immigrant Community DESCRIPTION:We are all concerned about our immigrants but don’t necessarily know how to help. Norma Hernandez\, the Deputy Director of Consejo Hispano\, will be here to help us find some answers. Norma was the first executive director of Consejo Hispano from 2008-2012\, then worked for several years as the WIC Coordinator for Clatsop County Public Health before returning to Consejo Hispano in February of this year. Consejo Hispano is a nonprofit organization that serves the Lantinx community in Clatsop\, Tillamook\, and Columbia Counties in Oregon as well as Pacific County in Washington. \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 \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/how-to-help-our-immigrant-community/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ImmigrantLOGO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250209T153904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T153904Z UID:12183-1740312000-1740315600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:A Music Service featuring Benedetto DeFrancisco DESCRIPTION:Benedetto [they/he] of Benergy Healing\, is here [and queer] and ready to serve with love. As a certified intuitive energy worker\, transformational coach\, and instructor\, Benedetto holds gentle\, yet powerful space through various modalities- including Reiki\, Sound Healing\, Tarot\, Qigong\, Yoga\, and Mentorship- to support clients who seek clarity and guidance through major life transitions and transformations. Benedetto has been rippling out energy waves for the greatest good since 2016 by working with clients 1:1\, teaching classes\, and hosting workshops. They have co-created numerous transformational events around the country\, and soon around the world!\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/a-music-service-featuring-benedetto-defrancisco/ 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:20250216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250209T154250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T154250Z UID:12185-1739707200-1739710800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:(F)unchurch DESCRIPTION:“How rare it is\, how lovely\, this fellowship of those who meet\ntogether” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets\neach Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s\nexplore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing\ntime together. We will have an abbreviated service followed\nby a choice of activities to either spark creativity\, move the\nbody\, challenge the mind or make a joyful noise. \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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/funchurch/ 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:20250209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250209T153451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T153451Z UID:12187-1739102400-1739106000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Simple Loving Kindness Meditation DESCRIPTION:Local counselor and artist Nancy Karacand will introduce the Simple Loving Kindness Meditation and talk about the exhibit entitled “Simple Loving Kindness – Art Inspired by Meditation” which she is coordinating for a March 8th opening at the Astoria Visual Arts Gallery. She has been hosting weekly meditation sessions for some of the participating artists for the past several months.\n  \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/simple-loving-kindness-meditation/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image_2023-11-24_123217546.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250201T144743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T144743Z UID:12136-1738497600-1738501200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Technologies for Reverance DESCRIPTION:This week’s service incorporates different methods of worship led by Rev. Mira Kepler \n  \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/spiritual-technologies-for-reverance/ 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:20250126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250114T064347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T064347Z UID:12098-1737892800-1737896400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Freedom as Liberating Love DESCRIPTION:This week’s service is a zoom presentation Rev. Renee Ruchotzke\, of the UUA Congregational Life Staff\, Central East Region. “The results of the November 2024 election have shown that\nmany of our neighbors don’t share the same vision of what kind of world we want to live in. Christian Nationalism has been on the rise and democracy is under attack. In this\nservice\, we explore how the recently adopted UU Shared Values can help us model a compelling alternative.” \n  \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/freedom-as-liberating-love/ 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:20250119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250114T064053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T064053Z UID:12093-1737288000-1737291600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Hope of Reconstruction DESCRIPTION:This week’s service will feature Laura Gordon as the speaker. “We must accept finite disappointment\, but never lose infinite hope”. These words from MLK remind us that despite a first\, second and third Reconstruction\, each followed by its own backlash\, we are inching towards a multiracial democracy that can be something greater than what our founders envisioned. \n  \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nSend an email to Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-hope-of-reconstruction/ 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:20250105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20250104T091542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T091542Z UID:12034-1736078400-1736082000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Hope Is What We Do. DESCRIPTION:We seek for hope in the turning of the New Year\, amidst the fear and chaos in the world. Where is hope found? How can we cultivate it and share it with others? The service will be followed by our monthly potluck. Rev. Mira Kepler is our speaker today. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/hope-is-what-we-do/ 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:20241229T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241227T104506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T105106Z UID:12008-1735473600-1735477200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Books and Movies for the New Year - in the Fellowship Hall DESCRIPTION:With wet and cold weather on the horizon for the next couple of months\, let’s share some favorite books or movies we can enjoy from the warmth and comfort of our homes. These can be fiction or non-fiction\, old favorites or new. Come prepared to share the title\, author and a synopsis of the book or movie. We’ll compile a list that will be shared in our newsletter. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall so we can share more easily. Arline Lamear will serve as moderator for the discussion. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/books-and-movies-for-the-new-year/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sunday-potluck-11-12-2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241206T150904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T150904Z UID:11969-1734868800-1734872400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Yule/Winter Solstice Ritual Presented by the PUUF CUUPS members. DESCRIPTION:Yule\, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice\, is a pagan holiday that marks the longest night of the year. Since the night hours will only get shorter after that point\, Yuletide represents the rebirth of the Sun God. In essence\, it is the symbolic end of the cold and dark winter and the return of light. Our PUUF CUUPS contingent will present their ritual celebrating the passage into the light.\n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/yule-winter-solstice-ritual-presented-by-the-puuf-cuups-members/ CATEGORIES:Pagan Events,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wheel-of-the-Year-1-Yule.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241206T150019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151055Z UID:11966-1734264000-1734267600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Christmas Music with the PUUF Choir. DESCRIPTION:PUUF Choir\n\nCome celebrate the holiday season and join in with the PUUF Choir by singing holiday favorites from varying religious traditions. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/christmas-music-with-the-puuf-choir/ 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:20241208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241206T145643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T145714Z UID:11962-1733659200-1733662800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Compassion's in Fashion DESCRIPTION:Especially this time of year\, the world is full of somewhat-trite references to giving and compassion. How can we keep the truth of this practice alive in our hearts amidst all of the hype?\nRev. Mira Kepler sheds light on how we can practice compassion.\n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/compassions-in-fashion/ 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:20241201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241120T122241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T122241Z UID:11881-1733054400-1733058000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Hope: Help or Hindrance DESCRIPTION:Rev. Sarah Schurr looks at the idea of hope. Some say hope is a platitude that keeps us happy with the status quo. Others say hope is essential\, not only to our wellbeing but to inspiring our work to build a better world. Sarah is part of the field staff of the Pacific Western Region of the UUA and is their specialist in small congregations. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/hope-help-or-hindrance/ 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:20241124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241108T144632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T144632Z UID:11835-1732449600-1732453200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:We Give Thanks DESCRIPTION:A service focused on gratitude from PUUF member Arline Lamear. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/we-give-thanks/ 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:20241117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241108T144141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T144141Z UID:11831-1731844800-1731848400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Paganism 101 DESCRIPTION:What is Paganism?  What are Pagans beliefs?  Pacific CUUPagans will provide an introduction to paganism…what is it\, what it isn’t\, what is its history\, and what are the practices of this earth-based religion?  We will also look at several of the main subsects of Paganism\, and why it’s hard to get an exact answer. PUUF member Tina Martineau will be the presenter this week.\n\n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/paganism-101/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Facebook-PIxel-Bridge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241029T090711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T090711Z UID:11784-1731240000-1731243600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Don't Know Mind DESCRIPTION:Rev. Mira Kepler \nBeing comfortable with uncertainty – how we can be comfortable living in the present and not knowing what’s to come. \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/dont-know-mind/ 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:20241103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241024T092843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T092843Z UID:11736-1730635200-1730638800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Cape Falcon Marine Reserve DESCRIPTION:Angela Whitlock – North Coast Land Conservancy \nCape Falcon is one of five Marine Reserves in Oregon\, managed and monitored by ODFW. It is part of linked habitat from Coast Range forest to rocky intertidal zone to sandy sea bottom\, varied parts of the interconnected web of all existence in which we acknowledge our place. The lifeforms it supports are a magical collection\, and Angela’s telling will leave you in awe of all the ways life can be. \n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/cape-falcon-marine-reserve/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/North-Coast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241024T091512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T091512Z UID:11732-1730030400-1730034000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Who Am I? DESCRIPTION:“A sharing led by Laura Janes and joined by fellowship members who will talk about personal journeys as they relate to finding integrity within their current lives and their perception of their purpose in life.” \n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/who-am-i/ 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:20241020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T225451 CREATED:20241013T112712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T112832Z UID:11689-1729425600-1729429200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Unchurch or Sunday Recongregation DESCRIPTION:Laura Gordon \n“How rare it is\, how lovely\, this fellowship of those who meet\ntogether” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets\neach Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s\nexplore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing\ntime together. We will have an abbreviated service followed\nby a choice of activities to either spark creativity\, move the\nbody\, challenge the mind or make a joyful noise.\n \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~\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. \n  \n \nReligious Education for Children will occur during the regular service. \nContact Adriana at Puufreligioused@Pacuuf.org for more information. \n  \n \nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/unchurch-or-sunday-recongregation/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR