Are you a Universalist? I haven’t heard too many of you claim a Universalist identity here in the gorge. Perhaps because, as the saying goes, “If you are a Universalist, you better make friends with your enemies now, because you’re going to be spending eternity with them soon!” A theology of radical inclusion, Universalism has … Continue reading What is Universalism?
Note: This is a First Sundays for Families – please come at 9 am to be a part of the All-Ages Popup Choir. There will be special activities for youth of all ages! PDF of the Program On my second Easter with you, I look forward to digging a little deeper into the mystery of … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection
This is a First Sundays for Families Service with a 9 am All-Ages Popup Choir practice to perform during Service and special activities for youth. Please let your friends and family know! PDF of Program Once, a little boy wrote a poem called, “The Monster Who Was Sorry.” He begins by admitting he hates it … Continue reading My Messy House
We have focused on the theme of Democracy this month. This Sunday we will continue reflecting on freedom and resistance. We will explore the values that Unitarian-Universalists bring to preserving and promoting the democratic process in our nation and our home communities. This is also the month when our nation – all of us collectively … Continue reading Conscience and the Democratic Process
Rev. Sunshine J. Wolfe, “Transformative Joy” – Many folks are wondering how the maintain resilience in times such as these. One of the many meaningful and grounding tools is fostering joy and play. Joy and play are not something we earn through hard work, but the tool that helps us do the difficult things. In … Continue reading Transformative Joy
Join us for worship with Pastor Miranda Bermes (she/they) as she reflects on the ways in which the Christian Tradition has taught them what it means to embody the relentless, expansive grace of God for all people, and how Creation demonstrates how resilient we can become through this kind of radical grace, which restores us … Continue reading Relentless and Resilient
Community is an act of creation. In this heartfelt sermon, Nate M. Esparza (he/they) explores what it means to build liberatory spaces that don’t ask us to disappear. Through personal story, sacred imagination, and a call to collective care, Nate reminds us: design is spiritual—and liberation is something we build together. Presented by Nate Esparza, … Continue reading Rooted in Infinite Divinity
In person and online. On the White House’s website there is a clock counting down. It is counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until America’s 250th birthday. On this Sunday, July 6, two days after celebrating our 249th birthday, we will explore what it means to be an American. Inspired by the Pulitzer prize … Continue reading How do you define American, today?
Our 5th Unitarian Universalist Principle:The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; Serious concerns about the future of American Democracy were expressed by many – from all points on the political spectrum – during the 2024 Elections; fears that candidates from the ‘other’ party … Continue reading Conscience and the Democratic Process: The Fellowship Meets
We are excited to welcome newly ordained UU Minister and child of this fellowship Reverend Martha Durkee-Neuman to bring a service celebrating the good work of our community and calling us to action to face our changing world. Rev Martha (who will be appearing via Zoom from Massachusetts) will explore the anti-apartheid movement of the … Continue reading We Are The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For
