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Black Lives Matter: Taking Action

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Black Lives Matter.  We hear these words and are listening, but how are we called to take action?  We will hear this Sunday from Cameron Whitten, co-founder of the Black Resilience Fund, an emergency fund dedicated to healing and resilience by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders.  

The message of the Black Resilience Fund is:  “We need healing.  We need justice.  And that requires action.”  How are you taking action?

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The Barbarian Option

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Join us for a morning of kung fu practice. Wait—please don’t worry about finding the right loose black pants to wear! In the Confucian tradition, kung fu means “moral efforts,” although I do promise you martial arts fans that Bruce Lee will also pay us a visit today! We’ll consider who’s civilized and who’s a barbarian, and also hear about the only time that Confucius is known to have hit another person.

By Rev. Moro

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Soul Circle

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In this participatory service, we will explore some of the ways we can connect deeply with one another in this virtual worship space.

In this time of physical distancing, we are seeking new ways to build and maintain deep connection with one another.  This service is based on the small group ministry concept of Chalice Circles.  We will begin with an introduction to a topic, this circle will be about grief, followed by a time of meditation.  We will then break into smaller circles of 8-10 people each with a volunteer leader who will facilitate sharing on the topic.  We will come back together again for a combined joys and sorrows to conclude the service.

Because this is a participatory service, we will not be posting a recording in order to preserve the confidentiality of those who shared deeply.

Join our Virtual Service Sunday at 10:30
Click Here to link to the Zoom Service
Meeting ID: 275 194 110
Phone In: (669) 900-6833

Fighting for our democracy

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Two misguided US Supreme Court legal principles threaten our democracy. How do we fight back? Guest speaker, David Delk, is founder of Move to Amend PDX, which seeks to amend the US Constitution to end the twin legal concepts of money is speech and corporations are people. This is part of our annual Social Justice Speaker Series on the theme of Voting: A Year of Democracy.

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Almost Tame

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On May 3 we met a sage and a big red dog. Today we’ll meet a couple of squirrels and foxes. We’ll also continue our conversation with an old Chinese gentleman, and hear his thoughts about the power of li, or ritual. This is the second installment in our four-part Confucius series.

By Rev. Craig Moro

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Flower Communion

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The beloved Unitarian Universalist ritual of Flower Communion welcomes Spring. You are invited to bring a flower (physical, photographs, or art) or a memory of spring. What kind of beautiful virtual bouquet can we make?

Service led by Wy’east members.

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The Sage and the Big Red Dog

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Confucius, the Public Broadcasting System, Unitarian Universalist principles, and a big
red dog: what do all of these have to do with each other? Come join us this morning to
find out! (First of a four-part series)

By Rev. Craig Moro

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Our Earth Walk

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This service honors the 50th anniversary of Earth Day during the time of COVID-19. We will hear about the first Earth Day and its legacy. But what about now? We collectively find ourselves in an altered state – physically and emotionally. Can we also treat this unique moment in history as an opportunity to bring spirit to sustainability?

Wy’east member and career environmentalist Jon Biemer will lead the service.  

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Spoon, Chain, and Sweet Spot

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Have you heard that famous story about the people in Heaven and the people in Hell both
trying to eat their food using some very long spoons? Every minister in the
world—except me—has told that story at some point. Today I’ll finally take my turn
while also exploring some amazing imagery from the Qur’an that adds a new dimension
to our notion of future joy or future misery.

By Rev. Craig Moro

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Finding Meaning in the Holy Days of Spring

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This time of year brings Easter and Passover. What do these holy days have to offer us
as Unitarian Universalists? This Easter Sunday service will be a series of reflections and
meditations on this theme from members of Wy’east and the larger UU community.
Service led by Wy’east members and friends.

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