Sermon Archive

When we listen with the heart, and are spiritually alive, it is possible to hear more than words and sounds. A practice of listening to the earth reveals deep connections, challenges the common understanding of environmentalism, and ties us to our own histories still unfolding.  Service led by Mira Mickiewicz, Intern Minister at First UU Church of Portland.

Recently our nation was caught up in confirmation hearings that included very different memories of the same incidents. We—and our representatives—were asked to trust one memory over another. The stakes were high, and the results of the choice will be long-lasting.  But how reliable is memory years, days, hours, or even seconds after something has occurred? Rev. Craig Moro will dig into a few memories today, and see what we think.

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Sharilyn Cohn, Executive Director of Sacred Flight, will share with us the work and mission of music-thanatology in palliative end of life care.  Learn more about the work of this organization at sacredflight.org.

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Penny Okamoto, executive director of Ceasefire Oregon and the Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation, will share with us some the firearm-related bills currently being considered in Oregon's 2019 legislative session. Some legislative concepts like permit-to-purchase (licensing) and limiting high-capacity firearm magazines to 10 rounds are very popular and highly effective at reducing gun death and injury. Penny will bring her 19 years of experience and expertise on this issue to explain why these policies are effective.

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What do you find at the end of a rainbow—or who? That’s a good question for St. Patrick’s Day, and a good place to start our annual stewardship campaign!  Sermon by Rev. Craig Moro.

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Climate change is having an increasing impact on the earth, including human society. The basic equation of climate change, as explained in last year’s UN report, requires that carbon emissions drop steeply within the next several decades. Can we do this? Yes! We have lots of exciting technologies and strategies for reducing fossil fuels. Will we? Well…. We’ll explore the practical, political, and spiritual challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon society.
Service led by Wy'east Member and Trained Climate Reality Project Volunteer, Karl Arruda.

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The title says it all!  Come enjoy another story from the early days of the Unitarian movement.  Sermon by Rev. Craig Moro.

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Join us in this musical and poetic exploration of love in its many forms. This service will feature the talents of the Wy’east choir as well as poets from our congregation.  Service led by Wy’east members.

Francis David and Giorgio Biandrata were two early founders of the Unitarian movement, back in the 1500’s.  They were masters at using new communications media to tweak the sensibilities of the religious conservatives of their day.  What fun—for a time. Rev. Craig Moro will share what happened next with you this morning.

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The Gospel of Climate Change - Where is the Hope?

Climate change is having an increasing impact on the earth, including human society. The basic equation of climate change, as explained in last year’s UN report, requires that carbon emissions drop steeply within the next several decades. Can we do this? Yes! We have lots of exciting technologies and strategies for reducing fossil fuels. Will we? Well…. We’ll explore the practical, political, and spiritual challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon society.  Service led Wy'east Member Karl Arruda who as a trained volunteer of the Climate Reality Project, will discuss Climate Reality’s most up-to-date information on climate change’s causes, impacts, and solutions.