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(Note: We will meet on ZOOM this week and/or in the chapel. See below for details) Poetry is nice and all, but what is it really for? The same question might be asked about religion. Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar, who is both a poet and a UU minister, will offer her thoughts on what poetry … Continue reading The Purpose of Poetry
Worship Leader: Cynthia Hopkins
The times of greatest difficulty can also draw forth from us the stories we carry and the gifts we bear for the renewal of ourselves and our communities. Among our greatest resources at such times are imagination, artistry and creativity. What is the unique nature of the medicine we carry and the genius residing within … Continue reading Emissaries of the Imagination: The Arts in Times of Environmental and Cultural Upheaval
We are all on a spiritual path that has led us to Eastrose. We all have a story on how we came to Eastrose. I will reflect on my path and then ask each of you to consider how your path may interact with others that are seeking what we offer. The future of this … Continue reading Coming to Eastrose
So a Buddhist, a sailor, a politician, a prison chaplain, and a professor walk into a bar… Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly (GA) was held this year from June 22-26 in Portland. The theme for this year was “Meet the Moment: Re-imagining Radical Faith Community.” This year’s multi-platform experience was attended by a number of … Continue reading Bringing GA Home
Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita, Paulann Petersen, will talk about how poetry can help us grapple with the crises and catastrophes that seem to be daily occurrences now.
Lawrence Rosenthal (University of California at Berkeley) has said that “to understand this moment in American politics, it is essential to understand one of the most primal emotions of all: Resentment.” The reverse may also be true: the public prevalence of resentment may help us to acknowledge its role in our personal lives. And to … Continue reading R is for Resentment
We as a society have become accustomed to defining how far a person has come on their journey through life by the measure of the successes they have achieved. But, as much as we may not like to admit it, our failures also have a lot to say about how far we have come…and often they have more to say about how we … Continue reading Adventures in Failing
Have you been moved by Spirit into action? What does it mean to live our UU values in the wider world? We’ll explore our 5th Principle and what it means to “Widen our Circle of Concern”. Worship Leader: Cynthia Hopkins
Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will stream on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 9:30 am. Members of the public are welcome to view the service. Click header link for more information.
