• The Satanic Temple

    Laura Gordon The Satanic Temple is a non-theistic church whose adherents follow the Seven Tenets. They are inclusive social justice advocates. Sound familiar? What does UU have in common with TST and how are they different?   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We are meeting in person at the … Continued

  • Songs of Springtime

    PUUF Choir lead by Jennifer Goodenberger Spring is a time for song! The PUUF Choir will lead us in songs of the season with lay leader Meredith Richardson.   ~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 … Continued

  • Epiphany!

    Reverend Kit Ketcham Epiphany! What have been the moments in your life when suddenly everything changed because of some unexpected insight? Four PUUFers will speak about their epiphany moments: Melissa, Arline, Dave, and Laura. Rev. Kit Ketcham will connect the dots.   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We are … Continued

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • This Is Not a Dharma Talk

    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

  • Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful

    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

  • An Evolving Faith

    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