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 … Continued

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? Rev. Mira Kepler sheds light on how we can practice compassion. ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~ … Continued

PUUF Choir Come celebrate the holiday season and join in with the PUUF Choir by singing holiday favorites from varying religious traditions. ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom for those … Continued

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 … Continued

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. ~Open hearts, open minds, room for … Continued

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 … Continued

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 many 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 … Continued

This week's service incorporates different methods of worship led by Rev. Mira Kepler   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We 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 … Continued

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 … Continued

“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. We will have an abbreviated service followed by a choice of activities to … Continued

Benedetto of Benergy Healing, is here 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 … Continued