Topic: Lay Led Service

“Can We Be Our Brother’s Keeper?”

Member Nancy Cook will approach this month’s theme from a variety of lenses, including her own experiences as a mother, sister, instructor of literature, environmental activist, and engaged citizen of these challenging times. Her sermon will draw upon the Biblical story of Abel and Cain … read more.

“Mystery’s Meetingplace”

“Mystery’s Meetingplace”

 

Reverend Heather Janules

Unitarian Universalists often name the experience of “transcending mystery and wonder” as a foundational element of a spiritual life. This service will reflect on two contemporary stories about the intermingling of the sacred and the secular, inviting us to consider how we … read more.

The Divine Feminine, The Earth Mother

The Divine Feminine, The Earth Mother

In the 19th century, first-wave feminists were publishing ideas of a female deity, and the suppression of women and female spirituality under the patriarchal Church. At the same time, anthropologists began examining the ideas of prehistoric matriarchal Goddess cultures in … read more.

Rooted In Solidarity

This worship service tells eight stories from our Unitarian, Universalist, and UU histories: stories about how ordinary people showed up, in very different ways and in particular contexts, to side with love and show up for justice.


PUUF CUUPS Imbolc Service.

PUUF CUUPS performs their Imbolc ritual. Observed on the night of January 31st into February 1st, 2026, Imbolc (IM-bolk or IM-olk) is the Celtic threshold where winter’s deep stillness feels its first soft stirring of life. It is the quickening in the belly of the … read more.

Certain and Uncertain Promises.

People complain that we live in uncertain times, but what exactly is so bad about that? Is certainty all that it’s cracked up to be? How real is certainty anyway? And are there possibilities hidden in the uncertain?

Seth Tichenor is a teacher, scholar, public lecturer, … read more.

Practicing Hope

“Practicing Hope”

Laura Gordon presents a modified version of a sermon given by Rev. Nancy Combs Morgan, of the UUA Congregational Life Staff in the Southern Regiion.

In this time of challenge in the greater world, we are called, as Unitarian Universalists, to practice hope. Holding a … read more.

Songs of the Season – PUUF Choir

The PUUF Choir is going to regale us with songs of the season. I suspect there will be a sing-along.

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 … read more.

Paganism 101

At General Assembly in June, 2024, Unitarian Universalists voted to replace the existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing UUism through these shared values, all centered around Love – Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity & Equity.
There are many … read more.

The Harbor

Terri Steenbergen, Executive Director of the Harbor, will speak to us about this important organization which provides advocacy, prevention and support to promote self-determination and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian Church … read more.