The Bridges Project The events of the world increasingly push us to find our differences rather than our humanity and common purpose. Willamette Tapestry Artists chose to weave Willamette River … Continue reading June/July: Willamette Tapestry Artists
I sat in on one of the Community Conversations yesterday and left feeling inspired about the church. If you haven’t signed up for one, I hope you will do so. … Continue reading
As we launch our Community Conversations sessions this Sunday, I want to share some of the vision and direction we are headed in together. This is grounded in all you … Continue reading Meaningful Connections
Greetings, Beloved Friends! This is Caitlynn (they/them), your Governance Committee Chair. If you don’t know me: I have been at First Unitarian for about six years, during which I’ve been … Continue reading Letter From the Board – May 2023
This morning as I was reading the news my eyes paused over the headline that as of today the government is declaring the Covid public health emergency over. The story … Continue reading The End of Covid?
From Linda McKim Bell First Unitarian Portland has led the founding of many civic institutions in Portland from its very beginnings. Thanks to the leadership of the Rev. Thomas Lamb … Continue reading Good Citizens Are The Riches Of A City: Living up to the Legacy of Rev. Thomas Lamb Eliot
This month we are exploring the theme of transformation as one way into our annual spiritual theme of “Rooted in Relationship.” Being part of a covenanting spiritual community involves continuous … Continue reading Planting Seeds of Change
Three Art Wall Committee members will be displaying their art this May. Paintings by Lynn Thomas, etchings of Leslie Pohl-Kosbau, and pastels and stick figures of Matt Schiewe will provide … Continue reading May: Art Wall Committee
We share our plate with Youth Voice Youth Vote (YV²) a project of Participatory Budgeting Oregon. By sharing real power over real money, participatory budgeting taps the expertise of those most impacted by … Continue reading YV²: May
