In this sermon, poised between Christmas and Epiphany, we’ll follow the journey of the Magi in exploring what it means to choose the way of integrity, hope and personal accountability in an increasingly compromised world. Has integrity become so eroded in our culture that we are bereft of role models? What does integrity mean to you? … Continue reading Choose Something Like a Star: A Sermon Towards Integrity
For more than 50 years, a “Charlie Brown Christmas” has graced our TV screens. In it, Charlie falls in love with the most pathetic little tree on the lot. “This little green tree needs a home,” he says. “I think it will be perfect. I think it needs me.” The animated classic offers us the opportunity … Continue reading The Perfect Imperfection of Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree
In this sermon, honoring the Jewish festival of Chanukah, we’ll explore the universal appeal of the 23rd Psalm and the ways in which it serves as a portable shrine and touchstone of comfort for people of all beliefs, including UUs. Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker preaching, with Worship Leader Eric Tschuy. A Time for All Ages … Continue reading Psalm 23: I Shall Not Want
Rev. Robin and Therese Langevin invite you to celebrate the Solstice at Eastrose from 3 – 5pm. We’ll enjoy treats, exchange books and share crafts, and cast a circle after sundown to honor the rebirth of the sun.
What does it mean to be a gift to others? How can we notice the moments when we, and we alone, can see and meet others’ needs? It doesn’t require special powers or the character of a saint. It means recognizing the times when you can give something that nobody else can. How can we … Continue reading Be The Gift
Famed Unitarian minister Ralph Waldo Emerson once remarked “A great man is always willing to be little.” This morning, we will explore the topic of “humility.” What does it mean, or might it mean, to be a “somebody” and a “nobody” in the age of YouTube channels, suspect news, reality TV, AI fakes, and salacious political … Continue reading I’m Nobody, Who Are You? Fame and Fakery in the Social Media Age
Rev. John Hasenjaeger, a liberal Presbyterian minister and former teacher of Philosophy and Religion at Mt. Hood Community College, has spoken at Eastrose several times since 2007. He has often introduced us to ideas and figures from his studies that enrich and challenge us in our spiritual journeys. But as he approaches his 80th birthday … Continue reading What I Really Think [This Week Anyway]
In her poem, entitled “Otherwise,” the poet Jane Kenyon reflects on her blessings: “I got out of bed on two strong legs. It might have been otherwise. I ate cereal, sweet milk, ripe, flawless peach. It might have been otherwise. I took the dog uphill to the birch wood. All morning I did the work … Continue reading Otherwise: A Sermon Towards Gratitude
Watch the service HERE (apologies for the substandard video quality). We don’t know what consciousness is, but we have plenty of theories. What we believe about consciousness informs our understanding of what it means to be human, and it influences how we behave toward others. We’ll look at some ways to understand consciousness and consider … Continue reading Consciousness and Behavior
Watch the service HERE (apologies for the substandard video quality). This service will enable a space for processing our emotions and reckoning with the outcome of the November 5th election. How does this outcome bode for America? Are we moving towards a Civil War or the unleashing of vigilante MAGA militias? How can we acknowledge … Continue reading Requiem and Reckoning
