According to the history books, slavery was abolished in our nation near the end of the civil war. Yet Martin Luther King, Jr. saw how the economic practices of slavery continued. And so they still do.
Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: Jon Chinburg
We don’t often speak of “penitence” in our religious tradition where we emphasize the inherent goodness of human nature. What function, if any, might it have in our lives?
Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Lennie Martin, Anchor: David Gortner
Music: UUCS Choir
Karuna Thompson, Buddhist Chaplain at Oregon State Penitentiary will talk about her work in the Oregon Department of Corrections, what she has been privileged to witness among inmates as they change their lives, and how we can bring about true transformation in others as well as ourselves.
Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: Debra Shaffer
Join in the saying farewell to the old year and rejoicing for the new year.
A celebrating community brunch potluck and ritual will be held in the fellowship hall. Bring a tasty dish and yourselves. All ages are welcome.
Share the plate: RE Fund
Join us at 7:00 pm for our Christmas Eve service, doors open at 6:30 pm. Come hear Rev. Richard Davis’ inspirational homily titled “Steadfast Love” on Joseph and his role in supporting Jesus. Also, a new musical piece by composer Zach Gulaboff Davis will be presented. All ages are welcome, however, no childcare will be provided,. The Cozy Corner will be available in the Fellowship Hall.
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Sara Pickett
Music: UUCS Choir
What is a gift? What isn’t? What significance does this have for us?
Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir
It’s not only important that we communicate, but how we communicate with one another. Tim Buckley, writer, social activist and community organizer has much wisdom to share.
Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Becky Harrison
Music: Guy Hallman
What is it like to be a child or young person today? What struggles and sorrows do they face? What makes them truly happy? I wonder if there are some lessons for us to learn about what actually does and does not help young people.
Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir
In today’s age where freedom of speech is being questioned in different arenas, come explore the importance of maintaining one of the main principles of our religious faith, Freedom of the Pulpit.
Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Lennie Martin, Anchor: David Gortner
Music: Barbara Stebbins-Boaz
Throughout our national history there have been competing forces that have shaped us, for good and for ill. The true spirit of Thanksgiving embodies the best in our history. And the worst is embodied by the spirit of …… Come find out.
Share the plate: Microfinance
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir
