Upcoming Programs


Unitarian Universalism is composed of people
with diverse beliefs, needs, and gifts.
Our services are designed to reflect this diversity.

February 5
Earth Based Spirituality with Donna Reese
Earth based spirituality is a view of the world that places earth at the center of spiritual practice. From Starhawk to Rachel Carson, many have found paths in nature to personal meaning, joy and contentment. Join me on this “nature walk.” – Donna
Today we collect NON-PERISHABLE FOODS for the Josephine County FOOD BANK.

February 12
“Angels, Apes and the Creation of Us” with Rev. Margaret Keip
Did we devolve from a primordial paradise or evolve from sea and stardust? The question continues to provoke controversy and invite restless curiosity. Indeed it did for Charles Darwin. How we answer it may distinguish UUs from other faiths around us. (Perhaps sometimes from ourselves, too.) Today is Darwin’s 203rd birthday.
Today’s offering will support our Homeless Teen BACKPACK PROJECT

February 19
“Honoring Heretics” with Rev. Brad Carrier
Heretics are considered rejects, outsiders, anathema. Our religious tradition is built by them, those defining our tradition and those rejected by our tradition. Yet now we proudly claim them. I’ll remember some examples from our history and apply it to who and how we are now.

February 26
“Emerging Concepts of God” with Rev. Fred Keip
My mother’s automatic response to any alarming event to come her way was “Oh my God”. But if my 3 sisters and I used the word “god” in that or any similar way we were scolded and told to “not use God’s name in vain.” Public opinion polls typically report that 95% of Americans say they believe in God. Looking at the specific meanings behind these affirmations, we find a vast and amazing variety.
Our Community Outreach offering today will benefit the Josephine County Food Bank.
After today’s service, from noon to 1:15: Getting to Know UU — our newcomer orientation for folks new to Unitarian Universalism and life at UUGP (rescheduled from Jan. 29).

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