Notes from the Board

  • Sunrise Choir Practice

    The Eastrose Choir meets every Monday in January. The next rehearsal is Monday, January 27 from 6-8pm. For more information, contact Choir Director Tyler P. Please come a few minutes early so we can start singing right at 6.

  • Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating Study Group

    Everything you need to know about what’s on your plate, but didn’t know to ask Led by Shirley Jean, this group meets online from 4-5pm on Thursdays. Before each meeting, participants watch a video online and make one or two assigned recipes. The movie and recipes are discussed during the gathering. Health-promoting vegan food includes…

  • Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Robin

    You are warmly invited and welcome to join Rev. Robin for a casual brown bag lunch and conversation most Tuesdays, from noon-1pm in the Thatcher Room. No RSVP necessary, but check the calendar to ensure the lunch is happening.

  • Spirited Conversations

    Join Rev. Robin and others for spirited conversations on some of life’s big questions – identity, faith, finitude, society, relationships, and more. No pre-registration necessary. Bring a bag lunch, as desired. All are welcome to participate in these 1-hr discussions. The next conversation is on Sunday January 26, after service in the sanctuary.

  • Scam Alert!

    As people are going through these trying times, scammers are taking advantage – posing as our leadership, staff, and members asking for help. Know that Eastrose or our leadership will NEVER ask for you to buy gift cards or send money in an email. We only encourage donations sent directly to the church office or contributed…

  • Eastrose Hiking Group

    Our Eastrose hiking group will be in the Gorge this coming week on Wednesday, June 7th. We will stop first at the John B Yeon trailhead to hike to both Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls, a total of about 3 miles. Then we’ll drive a short distance to the Wahclella Falls trailhead to visit Munra…

  • What Can One Do?

    Friends,  In my sermon on January 26, I quoted recent insights by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and Progressive Activist. I’ve included his entire column here as inspiration, education, and encouragement for the journey ahead with a new Administration. May we work together for the future we envision, supported by the UU values we…

  • I’ve Blocked That!

    Like any optimistic, but all-too-human minister, I believe in trial and error (and deep breathing!) when it comes to getting organized. Years ago, at a Minister’s meeting, a colleague recommended an approach called “the block system” and I thought, “Eureka, I’m saved!” I even recommended it to my son. Sam, (a high schooler at the…

  • The Proof in the Pudding

    I often receive handcrafted delicious food gifts from congregants during the holiday season (no pressure, I promise!) In the olden days, ministers were frequently paid in provisions — potatoes and beef, soap, candles, cakes, bread and linens. One could say that the tradition lives on in magical ways. It surely did in a New England…