Here at the workbench, a lot of the things we do are on a timeline. Some things are done once a year, others twice a year, and others every quarter. Many things happen when we are having emergencies and other changes.
Fall is when I start … read more.
The blowing up of pagers and walkie talkies in Lebanon that killed 41 people and injured 30,000 has introduced a new method of terrorism into the world and all of us who use communication devices have become more fearful. Dennis Kucinich has expressed this … read more.
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September brings the beginning of a new church year, a time to rededicate ourselves to each other and our community. As the Board looks to the year ahead, we are grateful for the three Listening Circle sessions that have been so well attended and lovingly … read more.
Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. He urges us to “get proximate” in order to change ourselves and change our systems. In a TED Talk, he says:
When we … read more.
The blue tablecloth will be available every Sunday until October. Letters can be dropped off and picked up at the church office.
Letter Writing Schedule:
Every Sunday until October during Sunday Social Hour
Questions? Email uuthevote@firstunitarianportland.org
To learn more, visit the UU the Vote website.
Do you have a flourishing garden brimming with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs? Share your garden’s bounty with our community by bringing it on Sundays to the First Share table in Fuller Hall during Social Hour.
Questions? Email Christine.
The First Connections table is open during Social Hour to welcome folks and to share information about First U PDX. You’ll know the table by the turquoise tablecloths and the friendly faces. If you are new to the church or you are interested in meeting … read more.
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for concrete ways to strengthen our beloved community? Consider joining our church’s Lotsa Helping Hands support network!
Coordinated by Lay Ministry, Lotsa Helping Hands is a care calendar similar to Meal Train that enables volunteers to provide meals or … read more.
Last Sunday as we kicked-off the new year and our annual spiritual theme, “Join the Journey!” At the end of the sermon, we introduced the metaphor of the baskets filled with nourishment that we carry with us as we travel the peaks and valleys of … read more.
Welcome to a new year at First Unitarian Portland! We are so looking forward to hosting you in person and online for Homecoming, including a community breakfast (pancakes served from 9am – 10am), multigenerational worship at 10:15am, and our Learning Community Open House following the … read more.
