In response to the devastating earthquake that struck regions of Turkey and Syria last week, we share our plate with Mercy Corps for immediate disaster relief efforts. Mercy Corps released a statement of deep concern that this latest crisis will worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation in impacted … read more.
MISSION
Our faith tradition calls us to work for reproductive justice as defined by SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. We share their conviction that every person should have
The right to make decisions for their own body
The right to have children
The right not to have … read more.
January 22 marks 50 years since the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Since the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June of 2022, which overturned Roe, many states have severely limited abortion health care or outlawed it together, including Idaho, which implemented … read more.
For December, First Unitarian shares our offering with Next Up. Dedicated to amplifying youth voices from marginalized communities, Next Up develops and strengthens youth-led movements across Oregon. Their advocacy efforts have helped to expand voting rights, including voter pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds, while their … read more.
For November, First Unitarian Portland shares our plate collection with Bridging Voices. Bridging Voices is a youth chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13-21. We are thrilled to host them once again for their Annual Winter Concert.
They strive to … read more.
In the wake of the staggering destruction of Hurricane Ian, we know that many people in Florida will continue to struggle to recover for a long time. Several UU congregations have suffered significant damage, and congregants in many communities are experiencing substantial damage to, if … read more.
For this church year, we dedicate our monthly offerings to organizations led by youth and/or committed to the development of youth leadership. For the month of October, we share our plate with ELSO, Experience Life Science Outdoors. ELSO’s mission is to teach and … read more.
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.
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.
Finding Our Way Home is an annual retreat hosted by the UUA for Unitarian Universalist religious professionals of color. It offers community building, spiritual reflection, and collegial support while connecting participants with local community organizations as partners in service, witness, and advocacy.
This week, our … read more.
