The “Spirit of Life” hymn echoes with the words roots hold me close; wings set me free, reminding us of our faith’s living tradition. Unitarian Universalists treasure the stories and wisdom given by our spiritual ancestors, and we also embrace new learning. We celebrate the diversity that enriches our faith and strive to deepen our understanding through continuous growth and expansion of our wisdom.

To learn more about our local Eugene, Oregon congregation, check out our About Our Church page. And if you’re curious about UUs in general, head over to the UUA website!

SHAPING OUR STORY: CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING

Visit our visioning page for information on  our ongoing congregational process to envision our long-term future!

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Sunday Service, October 6, 2024

10:00am – 11:00am, Sanctuary and Zoom  

Atonement at the Threshold
Ember Morgan-Wigmore, Ministerial Intern

In the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, we witness a people on the brink of liberation, standing at the threshold of a profound transformation. Through the sacred act of the Passover and the journey through the wilderness, they are called to embrace the unknown, leaving behind the chains of oppression and stepping into the promise of freedom. This narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience required for collective awakening, urging us to reflect on our own practices of atonement, accountability, and justice. As we face today’s uncertainties and injustices, we are invited to stand together in sacred spaces of transition, fostering compassion, healing, and the possibility of a flourishing future for all.

Singing together:

  • Hymn #16 Tis a Gift to be Simple
  • Hymn #216 Hashevenu
  • Hymn #131 Love Will Guide Us

This week’s offering will benefit the UUCE General Fund.

During worship, Room 1 is a space for people who need or prefer less sensory stimulation. Thank you for using this room respectfully and mindfully.

Justice: Faith in Action

Ours is a faith that seeks and does justice. That work is, as the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker says, a “striving for what is not yet but could be.”

A church doing justice work differs from the way other organizations or institutions do justice work in its grounding, framing, and motivation. In what guides us as we do the work. In what we return to when threatened by discouragement or violence. If we want to go the distance, then we must have a firm footing to live from, not just morally or intellectually or ethically, but spiritually.

Get involved with Environmental Justice, Economic Justice, Legislative Action, and Racial Justice today!

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