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Volunteer Fair

Volunteer at Eastrose? Yes!! Learn about opportunities at our final Volunteer Fair on Sunday, March 30 after service. Stop by the Thatcher Room to learn ways to get involved at Eastrose. Contact Rev. Robin for more information.

Chocolate & Chili Potluck Cook-Off

Eastrose Stewardship 2025 Chocolate & Chili Potluck Cook-Off Saturday, March 15 starting at 5:30pm Bring your best dish using chili or chocolate — or both! Blind judging and prizes! Tarot readings and kids’ activities, too!

Tiny Native Forest Planting Day

You are invited to a unique planting day: the first Miyawaki method tiny native forest in Gresham! The event will be Saturday, March 29, Noon at 625 SW Walters Drive. Planted for educational purposes on a conservation easement, this tiny native forest will always be available for the entire neighborhood of Gresham to visit and … Continue reading Tiny Native Forest Planting Day

Eastrosarians Get Together!

A new, regular feature of fun and interesting social activities planned for Eastrose members and friends Friday, March 28: Happy Hour. Come On, Get Happy! Stop by Von Eberts Brewing at Glendoveer Golf & Tennis from 5:30-7:30pm in their back room for another Eastrose Happy Hour. The last one was delightful! Come and enjoy the … Continue reading Eastrosarians Get Together!

Monthly Board Meeting – March 2025

Members and friends are welcome to attend the Eastrose Board of Trustees monthly meeting, via Zoom (and sometimes in person). We hold this meeting every third Thursday of the month. Please contact the office@eastrose.org for more information.

What Can One Do?

Friends,  In my sermon on January 26, I quoted recent insights by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and Progressive Activist. I’ve included his entire column here as inspiration, education, and encouragement for the journey ahead with a new Administration. May we work together for the future we envision, supported by the UU values we … Continue reading What Can One Do?

UU By-Laws Updated

After much careful and thoughtful consideration and debate, the new language for Article II in the UUA bylaws passed by an 80% vote at the 2024 UU General Assembly. The complete text of Article II is linked here. The new language reshapes our Principles as a set of shared values: Equity, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism, and … Continue reading UU By-Laws Updated

2024 Congregational Meeting

Eastrose Fellowship held our annual Congregational Meeting on June 2, 2024. See the Invitation, Agenda and Draft Budget HERE. See the Minutes and Attendance HERE.

Scam Alert!

As people are going through these trying times, scammers are taking advantage – posing as our leadership, staff, and members asking for help. Know that Eastrose or our leadership will NEVER ask for you to buy gift cards or send money in an email. We only encourage donations sent directly to the church office or contributed … Continue reading Scam Alert!