Do you despise the question “What do you believe?” JD Stillwater gets real about his own personal beliefs, and discovers a scientific approach towards a New Agnosticism, one that fully embraces the mysteries and ambiguities inherent in natural reality. Along the way we meet a cryptic cat, a famous psychic, a woman with a problem, and a religious organization for atheists. The exclamation “Poppycock!” also makes a cameo appearance.
After seeing the musical “Hamilton” in Eugene in September and listening to the Hamilton soundtrack nonstop (!) ever since, and now watching documentaries and reading books of the Revolutionary War and founding of the USA, Rev. Stephen Landale will offer reflections on what all this can mean for us today.
UU is a liberal faith that seeks to offer a radical welcome to all who enter. What a poetic idea but what does that mean? Radical welcome is more than opening the doors, it’s a way of relating that affirms our UU Principles. Let’s explore and imagine how radical welcome can be a part of UUGP’s 2023 journey.
Taylor Stewart, executive director of the Oregon Remembrance Project, will share what he’s learned about courage, unwavering belief, and the power of ordinary people.He will share his story of how an inconspicuous college student found the inspiration, courage, and belief necessary to make an extraordinary difference. Taylor invites his audience to ask the question, “Why not me?”
If you have visited our sanctuary, you have probably noticed the short bio of Beatrix Potter displayed by the door of our RE room. UUGP member Teresa will give us a peek into the life of this remarkable Unitarian – writer, artist, would-be scientist, business woman, conservationist, and breeder of sheep.
Together we’ll remember and reflect upon people near, dear and notable whose lives concluded in 2022, and celebrate their legacies. We’ll light candles; we’ll sing; we’ll laugh; we may cry; and we will mourn together those we have lost.
Let’s gather this Christmas morning for fellowship, songs, stories, and a recorded holiday message from our intern minister, QuianaDenae.
In this season of miracles, UUGP member Karen Tate will lead us in exploring the herstory and heritage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an example of the Sacred Feminine. Guadalupe, Our Lady of Miracles, comes from a long line of “epiphany” goddesses heralding the flowering of humanity.
We sing – or hear sung – “Angels we have heard on high,” during this holiday time. But of course, we UUs don’t believe in angels, do we? Or perhaps we just don’t recognize them. What might an angel look like? What might it have to say to us?
The UU World is all abuzz with the 8th principle and Article II Study Commission, What does all of this mean? What do the principles mean to our faith? What would it mean to adopt the 8th principle or the Article II Study Commission? Join QuianaDenae and SOUUP for a garden walk to consider, What Are We Growing? (Note: this service will be livestreamed via YouTube)
