Reverend Mira Kepler  Amidst the ancient wisdom and teachings of the world’s prophets and religions, Unitarian Universalism holds up another source of truth: the sacred text of our own lives. Join Reverend Mira to explore the ways we can explore these rich and varied stories to live into our fullest selves.   ~Open hearts, open minds, … Continued

Rev. Kalen Fristad Rev. Fristad will speak on the long rich history of Universalism. He will be relating that the teaching of eternal damnation is not merely a harmless untruth that we might appropriately ignore and allow to stand, but that it has serious consequences. It leads to the possibility, perhaps even the inevitability, of … Continued

Rev. Carol McKinley  Nearly 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is believed to have said, “The only constant in life is change.” No one today can deny the truth of that statement, although many try! After all, there is great comfort in having everything remain the same. But change is inevitable, and it opens doors … Continued

Discussion on GA topics.  More info TBA ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   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. If you … Continued

Jennifer Springsteen It is said that Unitarianism is the head of our religion and Universalism is the heart.  From this big beating heart, we come to know how deeply we are loved, like it or not. Jennifer has completed her final year of seminary at Starr King School for the Ministry in Oakland.  She and … Continued

Reverend Mira Kepler  Join Rev. Mira to explore the promises and pitfalls of psychedelic healing as a spiritual resource. She'll share learnings from her process of becoming a licensed psilocybin facilitator in the state of Oregon, and reflections on her recent study leave in the mountains of Oaxaca to learn from traditional healers who work … Continued

Meredith Richardson  In the words of Ani DiFranco, "What if God's not looking down? What if He's looking up instead?”What if we are the ones who are creating the Divine, or at least our interpretation of It? If all spiritual paths lead to the same end, and we, as Universalists, don't believe in Hell, then … Continued

Jennifer Goodenberger 9/11 Acknowledgement/Remembrance Pianist and composer Jennifer Goodenberger will explore the history and transformative elements of music and sound, alternating between discussing music as a healing power, and performing music which illustrates the concepts. She believes that the arts are a universal source of health, healing and (w)holiness. Since the 1980's, Jennifer has studied … Continued

Bunny Keterman The Jewish High Holy Days, also known as The Days of Awe or The Days of Repentance, are the ten day period that start with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and end with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.  Jewish congregant Bunny Keterman will share her spiritual journey and discovery of being … Continued

Rev. Mira Kepler Water Ceremony, End of Summer, Equinox,   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   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 … Continued