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The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.  On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community

A memorial will be held for member Gordon Ware on Sunday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in Eliot Chapel, with a reception to follow at 3:30 p.m. in Buchan Reception Hall.  Longtime member Gordon Ware died on December 8 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. Gordon was a physicist, an … Continue reading Gordon Ware Memorial

A celebration of life for long-time member Martha Westgate will be held on February 24, which would have been her 90th birthday. Martha died on May 31, 2024. She was one of the founding members of our church's 7th Principle Group, now called Community for Earth. Martha and her husband John were active members of … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Martha Westgate

The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation

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Join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas every Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Zoom. Come share in conversation centered on the topic of the most recent sermon. Look for … Continue reading Connect & Reflect

Are you disturbed by the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza with over 50,000 Palestinians killed and rampant human rights violations? Are you upset about the billions of United States dollars in unconditional military aid to Israel? Were you appalled by President Trump's call for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza? Are you ready to learn … Continue reading Learn about Activism for Peace in the Middle East

This group is open to all mindfulness and Buddhist-based meditations and beginners. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30. The format includes a thirty-five-minute meditation followed by a member-led discussion to increase understanding and integration of Buddhist principles into our daily lives. Questions? Want a Zoom link? Contact Robert.

A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s Join Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together, we will trace our spiritual paths, explore our understandings of the sacred, human nature, and religious practice, and develop our personal credos: an expression of … Continue reading *Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith

Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to … Continue reading Vespers

Tickets are required for this event. To purchase, visit our Eventbrite page. Although Oregon is a high-access abortion state, we share a border with one of the lowest-access states in … Continue reading The 2025 Sewell Lecture: A Tale of Two States