• Community as Spiritual Practice

    Rev Mira Kepler People. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Jumping into community is one of the most rewarding AND most vexing things we do in life. This Sunday, join Rev. Mira to consider the ways that the PUUF community is and can be a catalyst for growth, healing, and belonging, and explore … Continued

  • Trans 101 / Allyship

    Please Note:  The Bridge will be Closed! It is the Great Columbia Crossing, plan accordingly!   Basic Rights Oregon   ~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 … Continued

  • Broken Covenants: The Chinook Nation

    Arline LaMear   ~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 are not feeling well, … Continued

  • Kindness to Traveling Strangers

    Danielle Garrett  In a poem about hiking the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage route in Spain, poet David Whyte writes, “Pilgrim they called you...remember you needed no other name.” This Sunday we’ll explore what it would mean if we had the courage to embrace the pilgrim identity for ourselves and for those who journey … Continued

  • Samhain/Day of the Dead Ritual

    Pacific CUUPs In many countries and in many different traditions, people remember and celebrate their ancestors who have passed before them and give thanks for an abundant harvest. We look to the similarities of differing traditions, to mythology and storytelling to tease out a deeper understanding. This year, we are focusing on the Day of … Continued

  • A Short Journey Through My Kenai Life

    Veja Lahti Veja Lahti lived in Alaska for nearly thirty years. Her husband, Emery, was Native Alaskan, and very involved in Native politics. Through him, Veja became actively involved in the Native community in Alaska as well. Her experiences illustrate the persistence of Native Alaskans in preserving their culture, heritage, community, and identity, and also … Continued

  • The Unexpected Gifts From Tragedy

    Bunny Keterman November 8, 2023 marks the five-year anniversary of the California Paradise Camp Fire.  The fire destroyed Paradise and surrounding towns and is the fifth deadliest wildfire in US history, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, the one of the most-costly natural disasters in US history, and is the largest insurance payout … Continued

  • Guest at Your Table: Pursuing Liberation

    UUSC & Reverend Julian Jamaica Soto The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is UU’s longest-established fundraising and educational program to advance human rights. This Sunday we celebrate the UUSC Guest at Your Table program. This year’s theme recognizes that rising authoritarianism threatens the lives of people and the future of our  planet. The four Guests at … Continued

  • Why the Golden Rule Results in Less Love

    Meredith Richardson The Golden Rule "Do undo others as you would have them do unto you," presupposes that we all want the same things done unto us, when he truth is radically different.  In this service, we will explore Love Languages, attachment styles and the Platinum rule, "Do unto others as they would have done … Continued

  • Spiritual Practice for These Times

    Reverend Mira Kepler The world can feel like a desperate, painful place. How can we keep an even keel without burying our heads in the sand? How can we embrace the spirit of peace and joy in this holiday season (and beyond) while witnessing the brokenness around us and within us? Join Rev. Mira for … Continued

  • Unitarian Universalism: The Good Parts Version

    Reverend Phil Lund When we meet someone new, we often try to make a good impression by sharing the best of ourselves. The same holds true when we first share with someone the story of our faith. However, we need to move beyond the “good parts version” of Unitarian Universalism if we are going to … Continued

  • Joy to the World! We Get To Sing Holiday Songs

    PUUF Choir Come celebrate the holiday season! The PUUF Choir, Jennifer Goodenberger, Shelley Loring, and Johnny Barker have put together a musical service designed to make even the Grinch smile. You’ll find music celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, the Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa, and there will be plenty of opportunities to sing along with the PUUF Choir. … Continued