Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon
Together, we find meaning, celebrate life, and serve the spirit of love and justice in our world.
We’ve Come So Far
with Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, Guest Speaker
Sunday, September 6th at 10 a.m.
Featuring special music from Sean Allan and Carol Rossio
Yes, our country is still rife with inequality, racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia. It is imperative to name these social ills when we see them. And yet, it is also important to look to our past and recognize how far we have come together. The Emancipation Proclamation wasn't ratified until 1865. Women couldn't vote until 1920. A same sex couple couldn't get married until 2015! By looking to how we got to where we are today, there are lessons for how we go forward.
Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones Received his doctorate in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University and has taught at Cornell, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Williams College, and the City University of New York’s Graduate School. Professor Miller-Jones’ research focused on the impact of culture on development and learning, especially for African American and Indigenous First Nations children. In 2006 Governor Kulongowski appointed Dr. Miller-Jones to the Oregon Board of Higher Education. He is also co-chair of the Restorative Justice & Equity group at Central Oregon Leadership Council, and proud father of 4 Black children and 8 grandchildren.
OUR MINISTER
On Connectedness
by Rev. Scott
In 1820 in Boston, Unitarian minister William Ellery Channing said, “Religion, we are told, is a private, personal thing, between the individual and God. His neighbor or the community must not meddle with it… I would maintain that religion is eminently a social principle… The social character of religion is not sufficiently regarded.”
OUR BELIEFS
Diverse Beliefs, One Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations draw on elements of a variety of religious traditions, as well as humanitarian and environmental values, for our spiritual inspiration and practice. UUs have a diversity of beliefs, and may identify as humanists, atheists, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, pagan, something else, or nothing at all. As we celebrate diversity, we also have a set of core beliefs that unite us.
VISITORS
All People are Welcome
We welcome you with kindness, love, acceptance, and empathy. We welcome you into our community by offering a wide variety of opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship. We look forward to meeting you!
Religious Exploration for Children and Youth
• Nursery class for ages 3 and under
• Class for PreK-3 grades
• Class for 4-6 grades
• Youth group for 7-12 grades
All ages are always invited to join their families in the worship service. Learn more about Religious Exploration. For additional information, contact Amy, Director of Religious Exploration.
Adult Connection
Weekly highlights include:
9 a.m. Sunday, Meditation
10 a.m. Wednesday, Fill Your Cup conversation group
See Adult Spiritual Development for ongoing programs.
