In American culture we’ve been trained to live apart and to measure success by how little we need from others. This service invites us to imagine a different way to live: one where we can be authentic, vulnerable and uncomfortable, and able to ask for and receive help.
Speakers Sue Porter and Vicky Davies Our speakers are with End-of-Life Choices Oregon, which is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate support, education, and advocacy for Oregonians and their families facing end-of-life decisions. They will talk about legal end-of-life options, including Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act, voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED), hospice, and … Continue reading Finding Hope While Facing Death
Every community changes—and the way we change matters. As WHUUF continues to grow, we are invited to practice compassion: for those who are new, for those who have been here a long time, and for ourselves. This is a time to listen deeply, stay curious, and lean into the beloved work of becoming something new … Continue reading Growing Pains, Growing Love
The WHUUF music community invites everyone to participate in the joy of singing and playing. We offer our talents and time to provide music for Sunday Services through our choir, the Choristers, led by John Boelling. We also have the “Special Music Collective”, which is a group of small groups and soloists that varies from … Continue reading The Invitation That is Music
This service will explore the theme of justice, unity, and community connection, considering the Unitarian Universalist principles of the interconnected web of existence and the importance of working towards justice and equity for all. Join us to reflect on how we grow the work and the impact of justice, both as individuals and as communities, … Continue reading Harvesting Hope: Nourishing Justice
An authoritarian government may become a reality in the U.S. next year. We may have to change the world again, as we have done before. How far will you go to protest it, the way UUs have rallied for civil rights and civil liberties? Would you do something that could threaten your comfortable life? Howard … Continue reading What Would You Do in an Autocracy?
Rosie Hamilton, long-time WHUUF member, will be sharing about her experience of raising two boys in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. She will speak of the lessons learned and taught through the parenting saga of facing hopes and fears, discerning action and inaction, and the value of work, teaching, and counseling, as seen through a mother’s … Continue reading Confessions of a UU Mother
Join us for a celebration of our beautiful planet. Our guest is Jacob Apenes of Sunrise PDX, a group of young people striving to halt climate breakdown. Come listen to Jacob’s personal story and Sunrise’s hopeful vision for a new future. Visit our Earth Day display and enter the raffle to win earthly prizes. In … Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day with Sunrise Movement PDX
In this really fun story service (multi-gen), a camel makes his way across the desert to bring gifts to the baby Jesus. He discovers the mystery of resilience. The service may be watched online here. This week’s collection basket goes to HomePlate Youth Services, our quarterly Donate the Basket recipient.
Often our instinct when depressed, apathetic, lonely, or tired is to withdraw. After all, if we don’t care for ourselves, we won’t have energy to help others. This is true, but not always true. Sometimes, according to science and spiritual teachings, generously helping in a way that matters is what brings us to life. This … Continue reading Let Service to Others Bring you Alive
Dr. Woodley addresses a variety of issues concerning American culture, faith, justice, race, our relationship with the earth, and Indigenous realities. He recently retired as Distinguished Professor of Faith and Culture and Director of Intercultural and Indigenous Studies at Portland Seminary, Portland Oregon. His expertise has been sought in national venues as diverse as Time … Continue reading Challenging the Western Worldview
Rev. Tracy Springberry returns from her summer rest and study to lead us in our annual Chocolate and Fruit communion with a special backpack blessing for all those who celebrate!
How myth informs and unites culture and society and how people create myths to validate their histories.
A look at what is important in our lives
Love Resists: This will be a joyful, celebration of Love and Life and all the ways they resist suffering, harm, and evil!
What Generosity Brings: stories of Gratitude & Giving from Sara Blackthorne, Scott Winters, Kera Magarill, and Dan Boyce
Rev. Tracy will explore Article II, The Principles, and the struggle to articulate the center of Unitarian Universal ism.
At this family-centered service, we will tell the old story and sing the old songs. Everyone can participate in a no-rehearsal pageant. We light candles and end the evening outside with “Silent Night.”
This morning we celebrate those who have died but are still in our hearts. Please bring photos of the people you have loved.
