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Let’s go to Camp!

 If you haven’t heard of Eliot Institute, it is a UU organization that creates magical multigenerational camps four times a year, held at the beautiful Seabeck Conference Center in Washington. Summer sessions are July 12-19, “Joyful Noise: Sing Out, Be Free” with Lea Morris, August 2-9, “Creativity Games and Storytelling” with Guy Nelson, and August 9-13, … Continue reading Let’s go to Camp!

Join the “Somos Inmigrantes” Campaign

About the CampaignThis is a very uncertain time for immigrants in the United States. Those of us who have beenhere for generations want to show solidarity for more recent immigrants who are hard-workingand law abiding. The We are Immigrants-Somos Inmigrantes campaign proclaims ourcommitment to defend the dignity, safety and wellbeing of all our neighbors. Our InspirationOver 30 years … Continue reading Join the “Somos Inmigrantes” Campaign

MCUUF Awards Two Scholarships

On the evening of April 24, we were honored to present MCUUF scholarships in the amount of $2000 each to two deserving students from Hood River Valley High School. These awards support the college journeys of young people who have overcome significant barriers and worked hard to prepare themselves for higher education and for service … Continue reading MCUUF Awards Two Scholarships

May’s Theme: Truth

By Reverend Barbara Prose It makes a big difference if a person believes there is only one truth or there are many truths. If there are many truths, then what does truth even mean? Can something be true to one person, or in one place, or in one time, and then be untrue to someone … Continue reading May’s Theme: Truth

On our Theme of Salvation

Excerpt from A House for Hope by Rebecca Ann Parker and John A. Buehrens …Some people imagine salvation as personal escape from divine punishment in hell. Rescued by belief in Christ’s sacrificial death, the saved look forward to eternal life in heaven–separated by death and by God’s gracious rewards from the sin and evil of this … Continue reading On our Theme of Salvation

Share the Plate News for April

Kudos to all who contributed to the plate in March! We were able to add $609 to the Water for Warm Springs Project fund! For the month of April, our share-the-plate recipient will be The Youth Empowerment Shelter (Y.E.S.) in The Dalles. From their website, (yeshelter.org), their mission: Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES) provides youth in … Continue reading Share the Plate News for April

MCUUF Facebook Group

The congregation has a Facebook Group for members and friends, providing connection and support. You can announce a meetup or invitation, share a milestone, ask who would like the stack of magazines piling up in your garage, and more! Visit the link and click “Join” near the bottom right of the banner photo. A moderator … Continue reading MCUUF Facebook Group