Sunday Programs

Historical Instances of Enlightened Capitalism

Al Christians —

From FH, HGP member Al Christians will present short case studies of outstanding efforts to align business with human values. Don't miss these fabulous epic tales of good (and not so good) fighting it out in the executive suites. Al has a BS in Economics from Cal Tech and 30 years experience in actuarial work, including life and health insurance, private pensions, tax reporting and valuations for many insurance companies. He developed software for financial reporting by local governments, and calculation of payments on 40% of the autos sold in the US.

Tamara Ostervoss — Director of the OHSU Body Donation Progra

Whole Body Donation Program at OHSU

From FH. Whole body donors play a vital role in training future and practicing healthcare professionals, while also supporting scientific discovery and innovation. Tamara Ostervoss, director of the OHSU Body Donation Program and nationally recognized leader in the field, will describe the donation process, donor eligibility considerations, and the ethical standards that guide the respectful care and use of donated bodies. She will also address common questions and misconceptions, explain how donor gifts directly impact healthcare outcomes, and outline the program's commitment to honoring donors and supporting their families.

Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers (FSSW) —

The Story of Labor and Farmworkers in the Pacific Northwest

From FH. Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers (FSSW) will talk about the history of labor and farmworkers in the Pacific Northwest, how we got to the point we are at now and how people can get involved in changing these conditions. FSSW is a support effort for membership organizations of service workers, temporary workers, farm workers and others who are low income, uniting to end poverty conditions. They are 100% volunteer run and independent of government funding.

Inside Out - Unmaking Prison Walls

Reiko Hillyer —

From FH. The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program brings college students inside a local prison to study the history of crime and punishment alongside incarcerated students. Reiko Hillyer, a history professor at Lewis & Clark, will discuss teaching the class, making a short documentary about it ("Classroom 4"), and the transformative effects of mutual dialogue and vulnerability while putting the class into broader historical context, demonstrating through her scholarly research that the exile of incarcerated people is a recent phenomenon. Her related book "A Wall is Just a Wall", has been featured on CNN and NPR.

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Authoritarianism and the Lure of Certainty

Gordon Gamm —

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Over Zoom. Gordon Gamm, a lawyer who has represented most of the major humanist organizations in the United States in state and federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, will discuss why authoritarianism is found attractive by some people, as described in his article in the Spring 2026 humanist magazine at this link: https://thehumanist.com/magazine/spring-2026/features/faith-authority-and-the-lure-of-certainty. He may also address Supreme Court reform. (First Sundays start with 1/2 hour of music, offer childcare, and may run until noon.)