In early February, we announced the results of this year’s Fund Drive. We continue to receive a few pledges through June, and pledge increases are always welcome; but it is … Continue reading Financial Update for Members and Friends
UU Book Sale is Friday, Mar. 17 for members, Saturday, Mar. 18 and 19. Sidewalk Book Collection for UU Book Sale We are collecting books Sunday, Mar. 5 and … Continue reading Book & Media Sale
Just published paperback copies of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” are now available in your church bookstore – $17. This book has been selected as the Multnomah … Continue reading “Evicted” Now Available!
In recent months, congregants have expressed concerns on several topics including: our church’s policy and decision-making processes, Dr. Keyes’ consultant report recommendations, Kate Lore’s departure, and our commitment to social … Continue reading Congregational Concerns Forum (Feb. 2017)
During the 2015-2016 year the Communications Committee accomplished the following: · Cleaned up and updated our webpage to be more current. · Cleaned up and updated Board-related pages on the … Continue reading Communications Committee Review (June 2015-May 2016)
This forum, attended by almost 200 congregants, had two parts: gathering input on the four 5-Year Church Goals adopted by the Board last spring; and a time for ‘open mic’ … Continue reading Congregational Forum: 5-Year Church Goals (Nov. 2016)
Facilitated by the Board during April 2016 (synthesis posted July 2016) Our two Cafe Conversations held during April 2016 were a great success–thank you to all who attended. Approximately 40 … Continue reading Cafe Conversations on Transparency (April 2015)
March 15, 2017 Greetings Fellow Congregants, The word is out: we have a new Director of Music! On behalf of the Board, I would like to also thank … Continue reading Moderator’s Letter: February and March
Rev. Bill Sinkford is away at a gathering of the Senior Ministers of large UU congregations this week and he invited me to write about what we are calling the … Continue reading Congregational Life Intiative
Dear Friends and Members of First Unitarian Portland, Your Music Transition Committee has been hard work, and we are very pleased to provide you with this exciting update, summarizing our … Continue reading Three Finalists for Music Director Postion
