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, as well as from me.” Monday’s “Staying Connected” platform for multiple staff voices has been so well received … read more.
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. I love the warmth and light of summer, but I find myself so thankful for … read more.
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 hear our service in person for the first time in 15 months. It was wonderful to … read more.
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 gratified that our elected representatives finally managed to pass a piece of legislation. The reports of … read more.
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 to what used to be normal…the first hug with someone outside my family, the first … read more.
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 that doing so would inflame antisemitism, even though criticism of a powerful state is a quite … read more.
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 than a few, are not ready to be part of such a large gathering. And some … read more.
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 as a member of the African diaspora. They seek to uphold the dignity of the … read more.
