• How To Have An Enemy

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Rev Dr Molly Housh Gordon delivers her 2024 Skinner Sermon Award-winning sermon on the importance of confronting racism, transphobia, and imperial violence against vulnerable populations. 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

  • For This I Am Grateful

    We, as UUs, cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope, and covenant freely and compassionately to share our faith and presence. This generosity connects us to one another. Three of your fellow PUUF members will share with us what they are grateful for: Nancy Cook, Dave Ambrose and Jennifer Anderholt. We are meeting in person … Continued

  • Love At The Center

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    In PUUF we say “love is the spirit of this fellowship.” Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love. Join this discussion service to share … Continued

  • The Harbor

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Terri Steenbergen, Executive Director of the Harbor, will speak to us about this important organization which provides advocacy, prevention and support to promote self-determination and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom … Continued

  • Paganism 101

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    At General Assembly in June, 2024, Unitarian Universalists voted to replace the existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing UUism through these shared values, all centered around Love – Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity & Equity. There are many paths of Paganism and Pagan practice, and they are all … Continued

  • Song of the Season with the PUUF Choir.

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    The PUUF Choir is going to regale us with songs of the season. I suspect there will be a sing-along. 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 now optional but strongly advised. … Continued

  • (F) un Church

    First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 770 11th St., Astoria, OR, United States

    Yes, church should be fun! But what if our monthly Stay tuned for a list of fun activities in which to participate. Among them will be an opportunity to play the "singing bowls" with Bernadetto.       This week we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The … Continued

  • “Year of Mysteries” – What’s Gonna Happen?

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Reverend Mira returns from parental leave, and begins our exploration of a Year of Mysteries. The question for January is “what’s gonna happen?” Our UU faith can offer resilience in the face of the changes that are placing new challenges on our communities. We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. … Continued

  • Practicing Hope

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    “Practicing Hope” Laura Gordon presents a modified version of a sermon given by Rev. Nancy Combs Morgan, of the UUA Congregational Life Staff in the Southern Regiion. In this time of challenge in the greater world, we are called, as Unitarian Universalists, to practice hope. Holding a shared vision of a values-based, whole community of … Continued

  • “Nuclear Weapons”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Nuclear proliferation has been a threat to the world since the U.S. bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The nuclear reactor that melted down in Chernobyl is now in the middle of a war zone. DOGE made a mistake when they fired 300 workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration, the managers of our nation’s nuclear weapons. … Continued

  • “The Nervous System Under Fascism – Now What?

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    This service was written by Rev. Jami Yandle, UU Transgender Outreach Specialist and will be delivered by Laura Gordon. How do political realities shape our bodies and spirits? This service explores how chronic stress and being overwhelmed are not personal failures, but deeply human responses to sustained threat. Rooted in our UU values of interdependence, … Continued

  • “Bridge of Flowers”

    First Presbyterian Church of Astoria 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria, United States

    Gather together in community for an extra-special version of our annual Flower Communion. This year, we will also hold a Bridging Ceremony for our beloved graduating youth, Izi Cook. Please bring a flower (or two!) to contribute to the communal bouquet, as well as warm wishes for Izi's next chapter. Our monthly potluck follows the … Continued