Pacific CUUPs Meetup
Come join us for Pagan chat at the Xanadu Cafe! (Cafe is off the bar and family friendly).
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Humanist Discussion
Come join us for our online Zoom meeting Humanist Discussion! This week’s topic is: TBD Humanist Discussions is an opportunity to share your insights and ideas about topics which pertain to the human condition. Come with your thoughts, free of concern about how they may be received. Please contact Tod at TodLundy@gmail.com to be put … Continued
Office Hours with Rev. Mira
Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM Reverend Mira Kepler is holding weekly office hours every Tuesday afternoon via Zoom, and anyone in the fellowship is welcome to come for some or all of time. See newsletter for Zoom link or contact Rev. Mira at Pastor@pacuuf.org.
Astoria Happy Hour!
Ahoy PUUF Mateys: Its Happy Hour! In need of some buoyancy to keep you afloat these days? Join your fellow PUUF pirates every Thursday at 4 pm for a great river view, a beverage or two and convivial chat. Arrgh! Look for the table at the back. WineKraft Wine Bar #80 Tenth Street Pier 11 Mall … Continued
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
Acts of Faith: Generosity, Grief, and Grounding
Reverend Mira Kepler Regardless of our particular spiritual or religious beliefs, we each face moments and seasons requiring deep faith in ourselves, the world, and the mysterious unfolding of life. How can we cultivate clarity in the midst of uncertainty, generosity in the midst of fear, and grounding in the midst of grief? Join Rev. … 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