Services

Dearly Departed

We’ll uplift notable people who left the planet in 2018, and you are invited to choose one to briefly describe. Email sundayservices@uugp.org & confirm with Marge Keip when you decide.

UUs and the Carols of Christmas

Enjoy a service of song and story about classic Unitarian Universalist contributions to this season, including A Christmas Carol treasured worldwide. Charles Dickens’ message echoes as
we prepare for our 2019 Stewardship Campaign.

Fake Truth

Any people who don’t welcome thought in pursuing truth robs others of their birthright – sovereign thinking and interdependent heartfulness: The free and responsible search for truth and meaning (our 4th UU principle) calls us to test what we want to believe by what we know to be true.

Somos GP: We Are GP

Jorge will share stories of his Cuban parents in America and why they don’t consider themselves immigrants but exiles; beside experiences of his Grants Pass students living in homes where English is not the primary language.
Outreach gifts aid our Teen Back Pack project, and nonperishable grocery items are invited for the Food Bank.

When Gratitude is Hard to Find

Thanksgiving can be a time of joyous celebration, rich sharing with friends and family, warm and cozy after a sumptuous feast. But what does one do when things go awry? I’ll tell a story and invite yours.
Outreach donations aid the Gospel Rescue Mission.

Is There Anything We Can Do to Reverse the Climate Crisis?

Come learn about Project Drawdown, a comprehensive plan to reverse global warming within 30 years. Solutions are in place and in action – 80 substantive initiatives to address climate change and 20 promising innovations provide a path forward. Humanity has the means in hand.

Care of the Soul

Given the deep divisions in our nation and all the violence recently in the news, Rev. Stephen Landale has changed his topic on Sunday, Nov. 11, heeding wisdom expressed by J.R.R. Tolkien’s character, Gandalf, in The Lord of the Rings: “Even the Wise Cannot See All Ends…” He will tailor his message to the election results, and whatever may befall in the coming week. Steve says he keeps Tolkien’s books next to his Bible, at home, up in Eugene.

Gratitude and Grace

This singer/songwriter duo will focus on grace and gratitude and taking the season ahead at your own pace. Tanyia and Keith Hall will share mantras that you can carry in your heart and sing into the details and dynamics of your days.
Outreach gifts aid our Teen Back Pack project, and nonperishable grocery items are collected for the Food Bank

Caring for Mother Earth is Everyone’s Job

Agnes Pilgrim, the spiritual leader and oldest living member of the Takelma tribe says “Mother Earth sustains us these many years, but we aren’t doing so good in return. There’s pollution in the air, in all the oceans and streams, there’s a hole in the ozone and smog in our cities. We all need to do a better job of taking care of our Earth, not just now, but for the next 7 generations to come.”