• Finding the Silver Lining

    Meredith Richardson & Laura Janes Have you ever wondered how some people seem to keep smiling, despite having gone through some terrible times? We all have stories we tell ourselves about how the world works, and these shape our perception of the world and ourselves. When you can find the silver lining in things that … Continued

  • Humanist Discussion: Health Care

    Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: HEALTH CARE : Private insurance vs. Government  single payer. Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition.  Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may be received. … Continued

  • Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice

    Jennifer Springsteen Forgiveness honors the heart’s greatest dignity. Whenever we are lost, it brings us back to the ground of love. Without forgetting, we can utilize forgiveness as a vessel for spiritual healing.   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. … Continued

  • Humanist Discussion: The International Refugee Crisis

    Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: The International Refugee Crisis   Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition.  Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may be received. Please contact Tod at … Continued

  • The 100th Anniversary of the Flower Communion Ceremony

    Laura Gordon It was 100 years ago that Norbert Capek held the first Flower Communion in Prague. Capek is considered one of the martyrs of the Unitarian faith, but a century later his Flower Ceremony remains a beautiful expression of all that the Unitarian Universalists of today value. Please bring a flower to the ceremony, where … Continued

  • Humanist Discussion: Christian Nationalism

    Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: Christian Nationalism Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition.  Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may be received. Please contact Tod at TodLundy@gmail.com to be … Continued

  • Pride Service: “Our Many Lovers” 

    Reverend Kit Ketcham When the world is scary and our friends are in danger, when we ourselves are in danger, how do we cope? On this Pride Sunday, we'll hear our friends Jerry Middaugh and Joanne Rideout sing the Pete Seeger song "Old Devil Time", Sean Minogue will be our Pride speaker, Adriana Guerrero will … Continued

  • Humanist Discussion: Home Schooling

    Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: Home Schooling  Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition.  Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may be received. Please contact Tod at TodLundy@gmail.com to be … Continued

  • Litha, the Summer Solstice Ritual

    The service will be in Fellowship Hall Pacific CUUPS Join Pacific CUUPs in celebrating Litha, the Summer Solstice Ritual as we honor the sun and solar deities, Aengus Og, Celtic God of Youth, Aine, Celtic Goddess of Summer, and the longest day and shortest night.  Bring offerings for summer and think of something you wish … Continued

  • Humanist Discussion: Conflict and Hate, Popular Vote

    Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: 1. "Conflict & Hate: How to Resolve" 2. "National Popular Vote" Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition.  Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may … Continued

  • UUA General Assembly Worship Service

    Potluck & Membership Meeting We will stream a worship service from the UUA General Assembly, which is happening this week in Pittsburgh. This means our service will be longer than usual. We will have our annual Membership Meeting and election of officers for the Board of Trustees immediately after the service. This will be our … Continued