Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon
Together, we find meaning, celebrate life, and serve the spirit of love and justice in our world.
The Power of the Pain
with Kelly Dean Billings, Guest Speaker
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Our spiritual journeys often start with a crisis of faith, dark nights of the soul, or simply questioning what we've been taught, which can propel us into spiritual deconstruction, then reconstruction, if we are willing. Join me as I share mine.
Kelly Dean Billings has been a spiritual teacher for over 20 years. He's a spiritual counselor with hospice patients and sees clients in private practice. He worked nearly seven years w/ refugees in the Middle-East, mostly Palestine. He’s led various advocacy and justice initiatives for refugees, racial reconciliation, homelessness, and mental health. He completed an M.A. from Trinity College, UK; is a Certified Instructor of Mental Health First Aid; and holds a non-denominational ordination.
OUR MINISTER
On Connectedness
by Rev. Scott Rudolph
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…
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, 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, e-mail Director of Religious Exploration, Amy Brock.
Adult Connection
Weekly highlights include:
9 a.m. Sunday, Meditation
10 a.m. Wednesday, Fill Your Cup conversation group
7 p.m. Second Thursday, GEN XYZ Gathering
See Adult Spiritual Development for ongoing programs.
