• Getting Siblied

    Mallory Eaglewood's paternal grandparents shared a wound - both of them were forced to leave their families as children to assimilate into a culture that wasn't theirs. But one was a White man, and one was a Native woman, meaning the grandmother's history and culture were secret, not to be spoken of in public. Their … Continued

  • Coming Back to the Center

    Rev Carol McKinley The common good is the moral center on which this country was founded, yet it seems as if there is a decreasing sense that we are all in this together. We must reclaim and proclaim our understanding of the common good, reminding ourselves and others that each of us exists in relationship … Continued

  • Introduction to the Catholic Workers Movement

    Introduction to the Catholic Worker Movement: Building "a society where it's easier to be good" Members of the Simone Weil Catholic Worker in NE Portland will introduce the Catholic Worker movement, focusing on the three key components of the Catholic Worker "program": houses of hospitality, roundtable discussions for "clarification of thought," and "agronomic universities." They … Continued

  • November Coffee Klatch Discussions: Gratitude for Community

    Over the month of November, as I've visited each of the coffee klatches, I've noticed something that relates both to Unitarian Universalism AND to the health of our community here on the Lower Columbia. I'll be sharing my thoughts and hoping for a lively discussion at the end of the homily!   ~Open hearts, open minds, … Continued

  • Winter Restores

    Jennifer Springsteen With every turning of the season, there is peace to be found in nature. When we take our cues from the web of all existence, we see the possibilities for quiet, joy, and restoration. Jennifer Springsteen is in her final year of seminary at Starr King School for the Ministry in Oakland. As a … Continued

  • Songs of the Season

    PUUF Choir Enjoy (and sing along with) songs for this holiday season. Jennifer Goodenberger directs the PUUF Choir in joyous song! After the service, come to Fellowship Hall for coffee hour and to help wrap gifts for the holiday family.   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~   We are meeting … Continued

  • Pacific CUUPs Yule

    Come join the Pacific Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans in Celebrating Yule, the Longest Night! We will talk about and honor Krampus and St. Lucia, as well as discuss other European Folk Traditions and the significance of the Yule/Christmas tree and its origins.  If you wish to honor or give offerings to any other deities … Continued

  • NO SERVICE! Have a Merry Christmas!

    No Service today due to Christmas.  PUUF wishes you the best and hopes you have a fantastic holiday, however you might celebrate it.  See you next week!

  • Letting Go and Opening to Receiving

    When we let go of all the things that we cannot control, when we stop shoulding on ourselves and others, shouldn'ting on ourselves and others, worrying about the future, and wishing the past could have been different than it was, then we open ourselves to the gift of the present moment. The only thing we … Continued

  • Challenges: Our Comfort, Our Concerns, Our Creativity

    Reverend Kit Ketcham Meeting with the four coffee klatches over the past several months and listening to their thoughts and ideas, I've learned quite a bit that I'd like to share with you today.  We'll have time at the end of the homily for some discussion.

  • The Poor People’s Campaign

    Jan. 15 – Arline LaMear ~ “The Poor People’s Campaign” The Poor People’s Campaign, or Poor People’s March on Washington, was a 1968 effort to gain economic justice for poor people in the U.S. It was organized by Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and carried out under the leadership … Continued

  • SHOWING the Living Tradition

    Art Service led by Laura J and Meredith. PUUF visual artists will share their works, which demonstrate our Unitarian Universalist Principles. You will be introduced to some of the many wonderful artists in our fellowship such as Laura, Dave, Cicely, and Kerry and their fields of art.   ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all … Continued