Slowing Down and Pay Attention
One of the most basic Lenten practices is to slow down and pay attention. This is a natural orientation when we are awakened to the fact that our lives are … Continue reading Slowing Down and Pay Attention
Author: Rev. Alison Miller
Takeaways to Take to Heart
In the middle of this month, I gathered with Senior Ministers of Large UU Churches from around the country for our annual conference. It was an opportunity for reflection, renewal, … Continue reading Takeaways to Take to Heart
Priorities for the Year Ahead
We are meeting right now to discern the priorities for the budget for the year ahead. I have been involved in conversations with our Board of Trustees and Executive Team, … Continue reading Priorities for the Year Ahead
A Port & A Beacon in the Storm
I hope that all of you are safe, warm, and dry. If you aren’t in that situation, please reach out to let us know so we can be of assistance. … Continue reading A Port & A Beacon in the Storm
Join a Community Circle
One source of inspiration for Unitarian Universalists is human experience, including listening to the wisdom found in the stories of our fellow congregants’ lives. The Community Circles we are launching … Continue reading Join a Community Circle
BE LOVE Pledge
On Celebration Sunday earlier this month, we invited you – the children and adults of all ages – to join the King Center’s BE LOVE pledge as one pathway deepening … Continue reading BE LOVE Pledge
Pledge Update
Dear Members, Friends, and Newcomers, If you were not able to join us for Celebration Sunday, it was a joyous day to be in the Sanctuary! We have been hard … Continue reading Pledge Update
First Unitarian Portland Welcomes Rev. Leah Ongiri as New Acting Director of Lifespan Faith Formation and Family Ministries
We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Acting Director of Lifespan Faith Formation & Family Ministries. Her name is Rev. Leah Ongiri. Rev. Leah is an … Continue reading First Unitarian Portland Welcomes Rev. Leah Ongiri as New Acting Director of Lifespan Faith Formation and Family Ministries
Lamentation
Hamas terrorists attacked Israeli civilians and awakened war once again. My heart is breaking. My guess is yours may be as well. Israel and Palestine are interlocked in a seemingly … Continue reading Lamentation
Lifelong Learners
Unitarian Universalists tend to be lifelong learners. We have a holy curiosity about us that begins as small children, and this yearning is never extinguished. It is a frequent trait … Continue reading Lifelong Learners