• Samhain Ritual – Pulling Back the Veil

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

    Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? If the answer is "yes," then don't wait another minute. Pick up the phone and call the professionals... Or, since there really are no professional Ghostbusters, join us for our CUUPs Samhain … Continued

  • Dia de Los Muertos

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

    Adriana Guerrero will deliver a presentation about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). During Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, the veil between the living and the dead is believed to thin, allowing souls to briefly return to the world of the living to be with their families. This … Continued

  • Combating the Epidemic of Veteran Suicide/Rogue Cell

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

    Combating the Epidemic of Veteran Suicide   Sean Davis and his friend Brad Pietzyk are both veterans who are deeply concerned about the prevalence of veteran suicide. They founded Rogue Cell, an organization of combat veterans whose main goal is to stop veteran suicide in rural Oregon. Their mission statement reads: “We are dedicated to … Continued

  • 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