Topic: Guest Speaker

Helping Hands Reentry

Josh Blomquist

Josh Blomquist from Helping Hands Reentry Program will provide an update on this organization which now has 11 facilities in Oregon dedicated to “providing a helping hand to sustainable life through Resources, Recovery and Reentry.”



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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 … read more.

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 … read more.

The Heart of the Matter

Jennifer Springsteen

It is said that Unitarianism is the head of our religion and Universalism is the heart.  From this big beating heart, we come to know how deeply we are loved, like it or not.

Jennifer has completed her final year of seminary at Starr King … read more.

An Evolving Faith

Rev. Carol McKinley 

Nearly 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is believed to have said, “The only constant in life is change.” No one today can deny the truth of that statement, although many try! After all, there is great comfort in having everything remain … read more.

Forgiveness as a Spiritual Practice

Jennifer Springsteen

Forgiveness honors the heart’s greatest dignity. Whenever we are lost, it brings us back to the ground of love. Without forgetting, we can utilize forgiveness as a vessel for spiritual healing.

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~Open hearts, open minds, room for all theologies, including yours~

 

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Everyday Awe

Reverend Mira Kepler

As is especially evident as we move into spring, resurrection constantly surrounds us. This Easter, join us in exploring the miracles of everyday living and the awe that is ever-present for those who know how to look.

**Potluck and Q&A with Reverend Mira Kepler … read more.

Kristalnacht

Our speaker via Zoom, Ruth Lindemann lived through “Kristalnacht”, She has graciously agreed to speak to us about the events leading up to “Kristalnacht”, the event itself and what happened afterwards.  This is a “must hear” event, so please tell your friends about it.  If … read more.