• “Freedom: The Heart of Democracy” — Rev. Emeritus Kit Ketcham

    “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~ Nelson Mandela  This will be the first in-person service since the pandemic began. It will start at noon. Zoom connection will be attempted on-site at the 1st Presbyterian … Continued

  • Discussion: Intersex / Disorders of Sex Development — Laura Gordon, MD

    This discussion is part of an adult religious education experience as part of renewing our Welcoming Congregation status. It is recommended that participants view these two videos prior to this discussion: 1. There Are More Than Two Human Sexes (13:39) SciShow In high school biology, we learn that humans are born with either XX or … Continued

  • Potluck in the Park

    Potluck in the Park will be held at Coffenbury Lake in Fort Stevens State Park. A day pass is necessary to reach the parking area. We will light a chalice and celebrate sharing food.

  • “A Progressive Mormon?” ~ Marianne Monson

    “A Progressive Mormon?” ~ Marianne Monson is the descendant of generations of Mormon pioneers, but she’s also a feminist who you might have spotted at some BLM protests last summer with her children. Come learn about some surprising aspects of the history surrounding this unique American religion and learn about how progressive Mormons are reclaiming … Continued

  • Pacific County Immigrant Support — Ann Reeves & Lupita Perez

    Pacific County Immigrant Support (PCIS) -- Ann Reeves & Lupita Perez will be joining us to talk about PCIS, an organization that learns about and supports the needs of undocumented immigrant families threatened by arrest, detention and deportation by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

  • Homelessness Update — Nell Moffett & Rick Bowers

    Nell Moffett and Rick Bowers, co-founders of Common Ground Interspiritual Fellowship as well as of the Friends of the Unsheltered, will bring us up to date on efforts to meet the needs of the homeless in our community.

  • “Good Grief!: Exploring Losses Big & Small” — Naomi Fisher

    “Good Grief!: Exploring Losses Big & Small" Naomi Fisher We experience grief in many ways and for many reasons. Our sense of loss and grief - whether it be loss of a way of life, of a beloved soul, or of our old selves - is universal.  During this service, we will explore how loss … Continued

  • “The Autumn Equinox and Harvest Moon” — Terri Daniels

    "The Autumn Equinox and Harvest Moon" Terri Daniels The Earth wobbles to her autumnal equinox on September 22, and summer changes to fall. On that day, night and day are equal, but then darkness overtakes light, the harvest is brought in and living things prepare to rest.