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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…
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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…
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The Creative Temple – Sacred Art of Poetry with Chelan Harkin
۞ 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…
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April’s Theme: Salvation
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…
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Share the Plate News for February 2025
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…
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Speaking of Death
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…
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Scholarship Fundraising Drive
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…
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Democracy: A Conversation
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…
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March’s Theme – Letting Go
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…
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UUA Joins Multifaith Lawsuit Asserting that ICE Policy Violates the First Amendment
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.…
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Water for Warm Springs Emergency Relief Fund Update
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…
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January’s Share-The-Plate 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…
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MCUUF Recognized as Honor Congregation
Feb. 5th, 2025 UUA notified MCUUF last week that its Annual Program Fund office was happy to confirm that our congregation has achieved Honor Congregation recognition for Fiscal Year 2025 writing, “Thank you for being a Honor Congregation and your unwavering support and continued generosity!” In a letter to MCUUF, UUA President explained: “Every year, each…
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February’s Theme: Spiritual Practices
You don’t have to be religious to grow your soul or nurture your spirit. But many people do not understand the difference between spirituality and belief in God. Most Buddhists, for example, do not believe in God (they are Humanist); and yet, Buddhist teachers are world renowned for their teachings about spirituality and spiritual practices,…
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January’s Theme: Grace
Ramakrishna said, “The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail.” This is the essence of grace. Like the winds, grace is always present and available, if only we are awake enough to notice, skilled enough to adapt, and humble enough to accept the winds that blow where they will. Reflecting…
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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…