Month: September 2022

Music Opportunities for Children and Families

Children’s Choir

A children’s choir for students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, will meet and rehearse before the 10:30 service. Students will learn songs, play games, and develop musical skills. The choir will also learn pieces to perform during worship at various … read more.

Blessing Animals

Last Sunday we held our congregation’s first Animal Blessing at Columbia Park in North Portland. We’ve talked about offering an Animal Blessing for years but it was Rev. Alison who encouraged us to try it this year. And what a blessing it was.

We gathered on … read more.

October: Mila Rafael

I have been coming to Oaxaca, Mexico since 2008.  At first it was just for a few weeks but has evolved into a winter retreat of 3 months.  My love for Mexico began in 1960 when I participated in an exchange program with a girl … read more.

Finding Balance

Welcome to the Fall Equinox! It is the time of the year when the number of hours of daylight equals the number of hours of night and moonlight. It is a time to honor and cultivate balance in our lives.  

We are betwixt the warmth of … read more.

Letter from the Board – September 2022 

Greetings! 

In years past, we sent out a monthly letter from the Board Moderator. This year we are expanding the letter to be a Board letter and it will include thoughts from others on the Board. The Board Communications Committee is taking the lead in putting … read more.

Building Community

Homecoming Sunday was filled with energy, excitement, and people of all ages. 480 people were in-person and over 300 of you were on Boxcast, YouTube, and Facebook at the same time. And, many of you are watching throughout this week. (If you missed my opening message, … read more.

New Beginnings

Welcome to the start of a new year and a new shared ministry. This coming Sunday, September 11th at 10:30am is our homecoming, and children, youth, and adults of all ages are invited to join us in-person and online. I can’t wait to begin our … read more.

Growing Anticipation 

We are getting ready for the launch of a New Year with anticipation and excitement growing. As Cassandra Scheffman, our Director of Family Ministries, shared last Sunday: “This will be the first time we are holding in-person September classes & multi-gen worships for our children … read more.

How to get Involved with UUtV at First Unitarian

Homecoming Sunday UU the Vote Party: Rooted in Relationship, we will make a difference!

Sunday, September 11 following worship service; program starts at 12:15pm

Join your First Unitarian Social Justice companions at the Homecoming Sunday UU the Vote Party on September 11 after the service!

Do you want … read more.

Sunrise Movement PDX: September

September Shared Plate

For the 2022-23 church year, First Unitarian dedicates our monthly offerings to organizations led by youth and/or committed to youth leadership development. Throughout the year, our YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) high schoolers will help decide which organizations will be our monthly shared … read more.