Greetings,
It has been wonderful to be back in the sanctuary, seeing familiar faces “in 3D.” At the same time, we know that many of you are being cautious, and our virtual church remains strong and well-attended.
We thank all of you who have given a gift … read more.
I’ve struggled with what to write today. I have too many thoughts to organize, and too few words to express all that is swirling in my heart and mind. How can I make meaning of the broken-heartedness I feel — for my cousin whose 26 … read more.
Our “Beyond Categorical Thinking” workshop, facilitated by the UUA’s Rev Keith Kron, was a rich 3-hour training. We thank the individuals who participated, and encourage you all to share some of your take-aways with your other church groups and communities.
This workshop was designed to … read more.
If you are reading this and you have already made a gift to First Unitarian, a heartfelt Thank You! Please feel free to read on. My message is a good message for all of us to hear.
But I especially want to talk to those individuals … read more.
From by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)
UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) shares this update on current human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine. Please find action steps you can take at the bottom of this update.
On October 19, … read more.
Sunday was a good day at the church. For the first time in over 18 months we had congregants back in the Sanctuary for worship. There were plenty of tears and lots of joy. I didn’t know what to expect going into the day. Would … read more.
For the month of November, we share our plate with the Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition (IMAC). In September 2020 when devastating wildfires and hazardous smoke affected much of Oregon, IMAC quickly pulled together community members along with immigrant rights and social justice groups. IMAC set … read more.
It was recently pointed out to me that this week marks the beginning of my fourth month as Intern Minister here at First Unitarian Church. Wow! In some ways it feels like time has been flying, like I’m still really new here and am just … read more.
