Well, now, that was fun! Portland Sunday Assembly on January 11, 2015.
Sunday morning I readied myself to attend my first Sunday Assembly; then decided "no," then decided "yes." I'm so glad I chose "yes."
Friendly, open and honest faces greeted me at the door. The positive energy from the 150 or so in the room was palpable.
After a short welcome message to all, two musicians, tagging themselves as the "Crazed Weasels," played a couple of sing-along folks songs on banjo and guitar. That definitely got the juices flowing.
A young man read a beautiful poem he'd written, another gentleman spoke for a few moments about where his life had been going (not good) and how his life has been changing (for the better).
The main speaker was Vicki Reitenhauer, a professor at Portland State University. She teaches courses in the Women, Gender and Sexuality program at PSU. Dr. Reitenhauer spoke eloquently and informatively.
Then, more music by the "Crazed Weasels," a couple of minutes of silence and, for those who wanted to have lunch (which I did), down one floor to McMenamin's Ringler's Pub.
I sat with three vivacious women of varied ages and occupations. We found it easy to talk and share, opine and discuss. Perfect!
The fish and chips: not bad either!
The fish and chips: not bad either!
*Motto of the global Sunday Assembly
