We create community by sharing of ourselves and listening to others. Join us for a special service where Westside members share with us what they believe. This week we will be
Continue readingIf we allow the wild world to be destroyed, we will lose our ability to be fully human. We will lose the place in which the wholeness of our humanity can be realized. The spiritual
Continue readingWe don’t talk much about the Universalist half of UUism, and so we miss one of Universalism’s critical messages. So what do we think about Sin and Salvation in the 21st century of liberal
Continue readingDirector of Music at First Unitarian Portland, DeReau Farrar will lead a service of music and meditation on the meaning and relevance of Dr. King’s legacy.
Continue readingThese are tumultuous times. How can we use a famous prayer as a mindfulness tool to soften the edges of life?
Continue readingThis morning we consider alternative history. What if Bishop Arius had won at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, and unitarian rather than trinitarian theology had become the norm
Continue readingIn the middle of the holiday season, how can we imagine service as one of the themes of Advent? Service can mean many things: support, reaching out, donating to causes, working
Continue readingWhat happens when our institutional or personal faith becomes fragile and uncertain? Can faith be rediscovered this time of year during the Advent season?
Continue readingA little guilt can go a long way, especially after a holiday feast like Thanksgiving. A lot of guilt can overwhelm us as the holidays approach. How do we put
Continue readingHow do we give thanks around the meal table or church that can be inclusive and not exclusive.
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