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EASTROSE Fellowship Unitarian Universalist
1133 NE 181st Avenue, Gresham, Oregon -- 181st Avenue between Glisan and Halsey

WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION
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WHO WE ARE
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So... What is this Unitarian Universalism?

We are a 475-year old liberal religious faith, celebrating the human capacity to think and reason about religion, having a faith not based on a creed or dogma, and encouraging a diversity of beliefs.

We attract people who have a sense of the religious and of community and who want to be with other liberal thinkers.  We attract people who ask questions about everything about life and death, and expect the answers to make sense to us. 

Class Participant in "Articulating Your UU Faith" February 2004

History

Eastrose Fellowship began in 1956 as a liberal religious outpost in East Multnomah County.  Our building, now in the City of Gresham, was built in 1961 with the labor of many members.  A major addition and remodel in 1999 enlarged and enhanced the chapel and fellowship building.  Our grounds are a mini-park with play areas, mature trees, a peace Memorial Garden, and parking.  More historical details

Purpose and Mission

Our purpose is to provide an open-minded, caring fellowship, to support a free search for truth and wisdom, to promote ethical values, and to nurture the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of our members. 

Our mission is to nourish a liberal religious community, to respect and celebrate the diversity inherent in humankind, and to bring the hope-filled message of Unitarian Universalism into our community and world.

Principles

We seek to carry out the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association of churches and fellowships and the Pacific Northwest District .with whom we are affiliated. 

These principles affirm the worth of everyone, freedom and the right of conscience in search of truth, encouragement of one another's spiritual growth, respect for Jewish, Christian, and other religious teachings, and the wonder and mystery of the web of all life. 

Membership

Membership in Eastrose is open to everyone who is in sympathy with our purpose and principles and wants to join. No creedal affirmation is required.  The minister, board president, and other officers can provide more information.

Cooperation

Eastrose is democratically governed by a Board elected by the members. The Board and its committees direct all business matters and programs. Monthly Board meetings and committee membership are open to all.  We invite everyone to take an active role in the work and enjoyment of creating programs and keeping Eastrose beautiful and lively.  Cooperation and shared leadership are key values.