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: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:20250223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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:20260609T002221 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20241007T074321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T075047Z UID:11664-1728820800-1728824400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Helping DESCRIPTION:Dave Ambrose \nDave Ambrose will speak about the topic of “Helping”. What does it mean to help? What are our limits to helping?\nHow do we know we are really helping? Lots of questions to start us searching ourselves for how we help.\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/help/ 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/2024/10/Getsupportbigger.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240917T070036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T104242Z UID:11543-1728216000-1728219600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Holding Center DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mira Kepler \n\n  \nWith the election looming\, many of us get pulled into anxiety\, overactivity\, or rigid thinking. How can we maintain both openness and integrity in the face of stakes so high? \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 our Potluck after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/holding-center/ 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:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240917T071218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T094116Z UID:11551-1727611200-1727614800@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Ian Kepler \n\nThis week we welcome Mr. Ian Kepler who will share his experience of his Buddhist practice. \nIan Kepler is a social worker and therapist with ten years of meditation experience in the Zen Buddhist tradition. He was a resident at Great Vow Zen Monastery for two years and also has experience leading meditation for people in recovery. He leads the weekly PUUF meditation group and is married to Rev. Mira Kepler. \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 our Potluck after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/buddhism/ 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:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240909T113910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T113910Z UID:11485-1727006400-1727010000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Mabon Harvest Ritual/ Pacific CUUPS DESCRIPTION:Mabon is a festival that marks the autumn equinox and is often celebrated on or around September 21st. It is a time of balance\, where day and night are equal\, and we give thanks for the abundance of the harvest season. Mabon rituals are primarily centered around balance\, so this is a great time to rebalance yourself and look back on your year. \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/mabon-harvest-ritual-pacific-cuups/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wheel-of-the-Year-Mabon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240909T114241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T114241Z UID:11489-1726401600-1726405200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Intentional Joy DESCRIPTION:Rev. Carol McKinley \nWe cannot deny the world’s suffering or the painful parts of our own lives\, but affirming our sources of joy can help sustain us as we move through anxious times\, reminding us to recognize the presence of good in the world. \nThe Reverend Carol McKinley\, the affiliated community minister with the Olympia UU Congregation\, received her MDiv from Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry in 2004.  She served as coordinator of Washington UU Voices for Justice\, a statewide legislative advocacy network. \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 \n\nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/intentional-joy/ 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:20240908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240823T100342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T100342Z UID:11383-1725796800-1725800400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Water Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Rev. Mira Kepler \nWater Ceremony\, End of Summer\, Equinox\, \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/water-ceremony-2/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/jns6q2mj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240826T081153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T081153Z UID:11387-1725148800-1725235199@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:No service this week in observance of Labor Day. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/no-service-this-week-in-observance-of-labor-day/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LaborDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240723T024609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T024609Z UID:11258-1724587200-1724594400@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Solidarity: Celebrating Labor and Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Laura Gordon\n \n\nOn Labor Day we rest and enjoy the last days of summer. We should not forget that the collective actions of organized labor are responsible for us being able to rest\, to have an 8 hour work day and a minimum wage. Rising union membership after WWII lead to an expanding middle class\, but the decline of unions since the Regan era contributed to widening wealth inequality. Today\, labor unions are finding new solidarity across many sectors\, which is certainly a reason to celebrate this Labor Day.\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 \n\nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/solidarity-celebrating-labor-and-labor-day/ 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:20240818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240808T213028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T213028Z UID:11333-1723982400-1723989600@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Picnic at Fort Stevens DESCRIPTION:Do not come to the Presbyterian Church sanctuary. There is no Zoom service this week. \n  \nDo come to Ft Stevens Shelter A\n\nBring a dish for a potluck picnic at Coffenbury Lake in Fort Stevens State Park\, Shelter A (same location as last year). Bring any other picnic fun – games\, music\, etc.  Come enjoy social time with our PUUF Family! \nThere is a fee to park unless you have a State Park pass. \n  \n~Open hearts\, open minds\, room for all theologies\, including yours~ URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/picnic-at-fort-stevens-2/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image_2023-08-21_210612620.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240806T053800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T053800Z UID:11315-1723377600-1723381200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:Sacred Vessels DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mira Kepler\n\n  \nOur bodies carry us through this life and are the means to experiencing the world. How can we bring more depth and love to our embodiment as a spiritual practice in this community? \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 our Potluck after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/sacred-vessels/ 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:20240804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240802T010541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T010541Z UID:11293-1722772800-1722780000@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:“What Are You Doing Here?” DESCRIPTION:Laura Janes \nA lively discussion by members of the Fellowship describing how they came to Unitarian Universalism\, how they interact with our Fellowship and what those connections\, beliefs and experiences bring to their lives. \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 \n\nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall!\n\n  URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/what-are-you-doing-here/ 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:20240728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T002221 CREATED:20240723T014128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T014128Z UID:11242-1722168000-1722175200@www.pacuuf.org SUMMARY:The Signals We Give DESCRIPTION:Reverend Sharon K. Dittmar\n\n  \nIn his poem\, “A Ritual to Read to One Another\,” William E. Stafford clarifies why humans must communicate with one another\, and to do so well and clearly. Many of us are still struggling with grief and anxiety after both the election of 2016 and COVID 19. In a time of stress how are we listening to and hearing one another? \nReverend Sharon K. Dittmar is Congregational Life Field Staff with the MidAmerica Region of the UUA. Her sermon will be read by lay leader Laura Gordon\, along with a short video by Andrea Gibson. \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 \n\nJoin us for Coffee Hour after the service in Fellowship Hall! URL:https://www.pacuuf.org/events/the-signals-we-give/ CATEGORIES:Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pacuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sactuary-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR