Services are currently a hybrid of both in person and via Zoom at this time (subject to change depending on Covid status) -- at 12 noon Sundays; Zoom Links are sent out to members in the Monday newsletter and again on Sunday mornings.
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Astoria’s African American history dates back to 1805, when York traveled through the area as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A handful of sailors and fur traders came in the decades that followed. By the late 1800s, a small number of Black residents called Astoria home, but they were targets of discrimination from coworkers … Continued
Many have been curious about Dean and Tina’s adventures abroad, so they will start their story. It will take more than 1 service, because 3 years is just too much to fit into such a small timeframe. For this first part, we will try to fit in discussing our motivations and reasons for going abroad, how we decided … Continued
Rev. Kit Ketcham & Friends "The God Concept" is a variety show of serious reflection by Rev. Kit Ketcham with illustrative readings (some not so serious) by PUUF volunteers. Thanks to Naomi Fisher, Elliott DeVaney, Karin Webb, Frank Logan, Nancy Logan, and Veja Lahti for their help. Laura Gordon is our layleader as well as … Continued
When we consider the Christian story of Easter, we get bogged down with the ideas of suffering, sin, and proof of the resurrection. What can we learn from the Christ story? How can we keep our hearts open to miracles? ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~ We are … Continued
Noted local violinist Kim Angelis will talk about the twists, turns and surprises of her journey through breast cancer treatment, and how they affected her musical odyssey. She will also perform compositions that emerged from that experience. ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~ We are meeting in person at the First … Continued
Beltane is the Gaelic May Day Festival. Most commonly it is held on May 1st, or about halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. It is one of the four Gaelic Festivals - along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh. … Continued
On Mother’s Day, Rev. Kit will look at the gifts we receive from our mothers, whether our moms were “stellar or cellar”, meaning that we may receive useful gifts from even bad mothering.
Rev. Carol McKinley – How are we, as Unitarian Universalists, to respond to attempts in recent months to ban books and censor honest accounts of history? As a tradition rooted in a commitment to the use of reason and freedom of religious thought, our long history as a faith that has been labeled a heresy … Continued
Rev. Lynn Ungar – People have a wide range of responses to poetry, from a deep sense of meaning and connection to an aversion to something that seems unnecessarily obscure. But what, exactly is poetry for? And what might that purpose have to do with religion? Dr. Lynn Ungar is a poet, UU minister and … Continued
Dr. Terri Daniel – This will include the sermon at noon, a light lunch, followed by a workshop of the same title from 2-4 p.m. Dr. Terry Daniel is an interfaith hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor certified in death, dying, bereavement, and trauma support. She conducts workshops throughout the U.S. and teaches at … Continued
The Flower Communion, for us Unitarian Universalists, celebrates an important event in UU history. For this special Sunday, we ask you to bring a flower or two from your own garden or wildflowers or Freddie's, whatever works for you. During our service (Flowers for our Fathers), we will hear the story of the Flower Communion … Continued
Benedetto De Francisco will speak on Pride.
