۞ THE CREATIVE TEMPLE Explore the Sacred Art of Poetry ۞ Why does it feel so revivifying and liberating to write poetry? Why does sharing poetry in a safe, encouraging space feel so nourishing and cultivate deep belonging? It’s because poetry is a language of the soul. And the light of the soul needs to be … Continue reading The Creative Temple – Sacred Art of Poetry with Chelan Harkin
By Reverend Barbara Prose The other day, I was asked if Unitarian Universalists offered salvation from Hell. Such questions are usually meant to unsettle, if not challenge people who say they are spiritual but not religious. If you are ever asked such a question, it’s helpful to remember a scene from The Diary of a Country Priest by … Continue reading April’s Theme: Salvation
A BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed to the plate in February! We were able to give $403 to Black in the Gorge! For the month of March, our share-the-plate recipient is our Water for Warm Springs Project. Time to begin raising more money for Warm Springs since the water crisis will not be … Continue reading Share the Plate News for February 2025
An End-Of-Life Educational Series, sponsored by Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and co-led by Rev. Barbara Prose and Tamara Thiel, Columbia Gorge End-of-Life Doula. This series is an opportunity to befriend mortality, gather information and resources, learn about options available, and offer deep contemplation on death. All gatherings are open to the public so please invite … Continue reading Speaking of Death
For many years, MCUUF has funded several scholarships for Hood River high school graduates, with an emphasis on those with financial need who are the first in their families to attend college. If you would like to make a contribution to this fund, you can put a check in the basket on Sunday with the notation … Continue reading Scholarship Fundraising Drive
In 1985 the Unitarian Universalist Association adopted the “7 Principles” that have served as an important articulation of our shared values over the last 40 years. The 5th Principle is: The Right of Conscience and the Use of the Democratic ProcessWithin Our Congregations and in Society at Large Concerns and rhetoric expressed during the run-up … Continue reading Democracy: A Conversation
I remember the moment, when a widow who still had her husband’s clothes in her bedroom closet, realized she was ready to let go. With tears in her eyes she told me about the moment when things shifted. I could feel that she had fully grieved her loss and knew she would still be able … Continue reading March’s Theme – Letting Go
February 11, 2025 On February 11, a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection announced that they had filed a lawsuit challenging ICE’s “sensitive locations policy.” Churches (along with schools and hospitals) had previously been protected from the agency’s enforcement actions, but a Department of Homeland Security memo rescinded that protection on January 20th. … Continue reading UUA Joins Multifaith Lawsuit Asserting that ICE Policy Violates the First Amendment
Hooray! A $1,600 check has been sent! Our total donation is now $8,642! We continue to accept donations for the “Water for Warm Springs“ project. The project’s purpose is to raise money to purchase bottled water to address the need for clean water caused by the on-going water crisis on the Warm Springs reservation. Make sure you … Continue reading Water for Warm Springs Emergency Relief Fund Update
A BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed to the plate in January! We were able to give $452 to the Hood River Shelter Services. In honor of Black History Month, February’s share-the-plate recipient is Black in the Gorge (B.i.G.). B.i.G. is an inclusive community group for Black, Biracial and Multiracial folks, students, friends and families … Continue reading January’s Share-The-Plate Update
