• Simple Loving Kindness Meditation

    Local counselor and artist Nancy Karacand will introduce the Simple Loving Kindness Meditation and talk about the exhibit entitled "Simple Loving Kindness - Art Inspired by Meditation” which she is coordinating for a March 8th opening at the Astoria Visual Arts Gallery. She has been hosting weekly meditation sessions for some of the participating artists … Continued

  • (F)unchurch

    “How rare it is, how lovely, this fellowship of those who meet together” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets each Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s explore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing time together. We will have an abbreviated service followed by a choice of activities to … Continued

  • A Music Service featuring Benedetto DeFrancisco

    Benedetto of Benergy Healing, is here and ready to serve with love. As a certified intuitive energy worker, transformational coach, and instructor, Benedetto holds gentle, yet powerful space through various modalities- including Reiki, Sound Healing, Tarot, Qigong, Yoga, and Mentorship- to support clients who seek clarity and guidance through major life transitions and transformations. Benedetto … Continued

  • How to Help Our Immigrant Community

    We are all concerned about our immigrants but don’t necessarily know how to help. Norma Hernandez, the Deputy Director of Consejo Hispano, will be here to help us find some answers. Norma was the first executive director of Consejo Hispano from 2008-2012, then worked for several years as the WIC Coordinator for Clatsop County Public … Continued

  • The Fire of Commitment

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

    This month's theme is "Purpose" Rev. Mira Kepler shares her thoughts about commitment and how purpose and commitment go hand in hand to accomplish individual and community goals for the betterment of ourselves and society. We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church of Astoria. The service will also be live-streamed via Zoom … Continued

  • (F)un Church Sunday

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

    “How rare it is, how lovely, this fellowship of those who meet together” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets each Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s explore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing time together. We will have an abbreviated service followed by a choice of activities to … Continued

  • Who Am I? Why Am I Here?

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

    Speaker: Julia Hesse "Who am I" and "Why am I here?" Engaging these fundamental questions just may help us respond to the crises of our times. If you need more words: Digging deeper into these questions can help us peel away the layers that leave us complacent and in denial can connect us to the … Continued

  • Better When We’re Together

    Spiritual community is hard work. Each of us bring our imperfect selves and yearning souls, searching for steady ground and a friendly smile. We may not find exactly what we were looking for, but the living, breathing community gives us so much more. Join Rev. Mira in exploring April's theme of Healing as we welcome … Continued

  • F(un church)

    “How rare it is, how lovely, this fellowship of those who meet together” (from Psalm 133). Pacific UU Fellowship meets each Sunday to join together as a spiritual community. Let’s explore some new ways to nourish our spirits while sharing time together. We will have an abbreviated service followed by a choice of activities to … Continued

  • Necancium Watershed Council

    This Earth Day, learn about this community-based organization dedicated to the well-being of all the interdependent communities, both human and wildlife, that rely on the Necanicum Basin. The Council supports hands-on restoration, conservation education and community collaboration to work towards an economically and ecologically equitable future for all life on the north Oregon coast. Djennyfer … Continued

  • Drumming Mother Earth’s Heartbeat

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

      Veja Lahti, Nancy Cook, Kelli Mack, Rhonda Piasecki Heartbeat of Mother Earth has ties with tribes from the Kenaitze in Alaska to the Cherokee Nation on the plains. In this service, we will dive into what calls them to the pow-wow drum tradition, experiencing drumming and song, wisdom from Native American and Native Alaskan … Continued

  • Bread and Roses

    In this month's theme of Balance, we explore the necessity of variety and change in our lives. From the millworkers a century ago, to today's jeopardized federal workers and targeted groups, we all strive for dignity, purpose, and joy. "Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses too." Rev. Mira … Continued