The Blog is on break this week, and will return next week. As Rev. Bill shared in his blog last Thursday, “this blog will begin sharing reflections from Rev. Tom and our Program Leaders, … Continue reading “Bill’s Blog” Becomes “Staying Connected Blog”
The weather forecast predicts temperatures well over 100 Fahrenheit this Sunday. The “heat dome” that has been bringing record temperatures to much of the desert west is arriving in Portland. … Continue reading Summer Blessings
Greetings, We have reached the end of our church year and are finding our way to the new normal. 300 of us gathered in Pioneer Square on June 13 to … Continue reading Moderator’s Letter – June 2021
Both the Senate and the House passed legislation this week to make Juneteenth a national holiday. It will take only President Biden’s signature to make it official. I suppose we should be … Continue reading Juneteenth
I’ve been in some serious conversation with myself lately. These chats with myself have been prompted, I’m sure, by the re-opening of life as the pandemic ebbs. With each return … Continue reading You Can No Longer Believe in Apathy
From UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) Written by Curtis Bell of UUJME UUs have often been reluctant to speak out in support of Palestinian rights out of fear … Continue reading UUs Speaking Out in Support of Palestinian Rights
The decision to offer in-person worship in Pioneer Square in just 10 days has generated such positive energy. Many folks are excited and ready to join us. But some, not many but more … Continue reading In the Details
We share our plate with Black & Beyond the Binary Collective. BBBC is dedicated to advocacy and healing for transgender and gender-variant Oregonians who are Black and have lived experiences … Continue reading Black & Beyond the Binary Collective: June/July
