Topic: Pastoral Service

Don’t Know Mind

Being comfortable with uncertainty – how we can be comfortable living in the present and not knowing what’s to come.

~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 … read more.

Holding Center

Rev. Mira Kepler

With the election looming, many of us get pulled into anxiety, overactivity, or rigid thinking. How can we maintain both openness and integrity in the face of stakes so high?



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

 

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Water Ceremony

Rev. Mira Kepler

As we welcome the turning of the season from Summer to Fall, join Rev. Mira for a community ritual honoring the sacred places, traditions, and transitions of our lives.  Please bring a small amount of water from a place that is important to … read more.

Sacred Vessels

Reverend Mira Kepler

 

Our bodies carry us through this life and are the means to experiencing the world. How can we bring more depth and love to our embodiment as a spiritual practice in this community?

 

 

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Song of Summer

Reverend Mira Kepler

 

These long warm days call us to relish the sun and sand, rivers and forests. Yearnings for both adventure and rest, learning and play, community and independence. What does summer offer to our spiritual lives and the life of our PUUF community?

 

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Flower Ceremony

Reverend Mira Kepler

Join Rev. Mira and the entire congregation for the beloved ritual of Flower Communion. Please bring a fresh flower to add to the altar, and you’ll go home with a different one. Please hold in your heart the question, “How can I practice … read more.

The Story is Love

Reverend Mira Kepler

At the center of the proposed new articulation of UU values is “Love” – a fierce and resilient love, courageous and accountable – a love that transcends all boxes.  How can this value of love ground us and guide us across the choppy … read more.

Listening to the Earth

Reverend Mira Kepler

We shape and are shaped by the earth and the environment. In the midst of both climate chaos and natural beauty surrounding us, what can we learn if we take the time to listen to the earth?

 

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

 

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Spring Forward

Rev Mira Kepler

 

As we set the clocks forward, join Rev. Mira to reflect on the changes that spring brings. What are you cultivating in this coming season? What are you leaving fallow? What does the growing light illuminate in you?The service will be followed by … read more.

Spiritual Practice for These Times

Reverend Mira Kepler

The world can feel like a desperate, painful place. How can we keep an even keel without burying our heads in the sand? How can we embrace the spirit of peace and joy in this holiday season (and beyond) while witnessing the brokenness … read more.