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.
Meeting ID and Password available from president@pacuuf.org or by joining our email list.
Flutist Shelley Loring and pianist Jennifer Goodenberger will perform music from their upcoming concert. “It has been a challenging two years for not only our country, but for the world. As we reemerge from the difficult time, we want to share beautiful music that we not only love, but that is healing, uplifting, joyful, and heart-felt.” ~ Jennifer ~Open … Continued
Over the past several years, we have faced many challenges to our courage: the former presidential administration, the pandemic, the conspiracy theories spread by false media, the anxiety of living on a planet that is in danger, as well as worries about our own health and wellbeing. Rev. Kit Ketcham will speak about Courage and … Continued
John Lewis was an American statesman and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. He was the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to 1966. Lewis was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. He … Continued
Laura Gordon will talk about our newest UU principle: Love is the central tenet of our faith, yet racism, white supremacy and other oppressions are pervasive in our society. The 8th Principle project is asking the UUA Article II Commission and individual UU congregations to build the Beloved Community and adopt an 8th Principle: “We, … Continued
Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Saint Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Christians it is the feast day of Saint Brigid. It is held on 1 February, which is about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Our PUUF chapter of CUUPS will present … Continued
Wildly unpredictable – no doubt that’s how most of us would describe events in our lives and in the world today. As this pandemic persists into its third year amidst political and social uncertainty, you may not seek escape through the latest Netflix series, but through sustenance that nurtures hope and assurance that we are … Continued
“Love Stories”, a discussion led by Tod Lundy. Tod will be asking members of the fellowship to relate how they met, their first impression, why they wanted to see the person again, what it was about the person that led them to feel this was the one they wanted to spend their life with, and … Continued
“Hope Has Human Hands” – Rev. Kit Ketcham. Sometimes hope is hard to come by, especially in tumultuous times, when nothing is what it ought to be and we see no light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Rev. Kit Ketcham will speak about her theology of Hope. ~Open hearts, open minds, room … Continued
“Helping Instead of Hurting: How Palliative Care Can Increase Quality of Life and Reduce Suffering of Those Living with Chronic Conditions” – Jacqueline DeVaney, Family Nurse Practitioner. Palliative care is a branch of healthcare that is not well known or understood, even amongst many health care providers and workers. However, the need for it grows … Continued
"The Power of Words: Using Our Voices for Good" Naomi Fisher We live in a world inundated with others’ voices – media messaging, social networking, political lies. How can we make our own voices heard? Can our voices possibly make a difference? In the immortal words of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group … Continued
“The Evolution of God“ Kit Ketcham Over the past several millennia, human beings have wrestled with the concept of the power beyond human power. Some call it God or Goddess, some call it Nature, some don't have a name for it, others are agnostic or atheist/non-theist. Rev. Kit Ketcham will speak on the … Continued
“So, What Does Spring Mean to You?“ A discussion with Tod Lundy Anything that pertains to Spring is fair game for discussion moderated by Tod. (The KKK in Astoria message is postponed to the following week) ~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~ We are meeting in person at the First Presbyterian … Continued
