Topic: Lay Led Service

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 … read more.

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 … read more.

Broken Covenants: The Chinook Nation

Arline LaMear

The U.S. Government has made and broken multiple treaties with indigenous people over the years. Arline LaMear will discuss some of the unique ways Americans are attempting to restore justice.

 

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

 

We are meeting … read more.

Jewish High Holy Days

Bunny Keterman

The Jewish High Holy Days, also known as The Days of Awe or The Days of Repentance, are the ten day period that start with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and end with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.  Jewish congregant Bunny Keterman … read more.

The Healing Power of Music

Jennifer Goodenberger

9/11 Acknowledgement/Remembrance

Pianist and composer Jennifer Goodenberger will explore the history and transformative elements of music and sound, alternating between discussing music as a healing power, and performing music which illustrates the concepts. She believes that the arts are a universal source of health, healing … read more.

God in Our Own Image

Meredith Richardson 

In the words of Ani DiFranco, “What if God’s not looking down? What if He’s looking up instead?”  What if we are the ones who are creating the Divine, or at least our interpretation of It? If all spiritual paths lead to the same … read more.

Report from GA/Article II Information

Discussion on GA topics.  More info TBA

 

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~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 … read more.

Finding the Silver Lining

Meredith Richardson & Laura Janes

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to keep smiling, despite having gone through some terrible times? We all have stories we tell ourselves about how the world works, and these shape our perception of the world and ourselves. When … read more.

Songs of Springtime

PUUF Choir lead by
Jennifer Goodenberger

Spring is a time for song! The PUUF Choir will lead us in songs of the season with lay leader Meredith Richardson.

 

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

 

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