Peace Action Group
The Peace Action Group has operated for over 30 years and is devoted to doing all we can to foster peace within our region, nationally and internationally.
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DRUMM: August 7
DRUUMM (Diverse Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries) is a UU People of Color ministry and anti-racist collective bringing lay and religious professionals together to overcome racism through resistance and to transform Unitarian Universalism through our multicultural experiences.
DRUUMM serves hundreds of UUs of color (and … read more.
UUAO: UN: July 31
Today is our special annual collection that we share with the Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations. From involvement in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to addressing the climate crisis and climate displacement, to overcoming UN apathy about sexual orientation & … read more.
Lift Every Voice Oregon: July
For the month of July, First Unitarian Portland shares our plate collection with Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO), the statewide interfaith coalition that seeks to reduce gun violence across Oregon. LEVO volunteers, including First Unitarian justice activists, have been collecting signatures to get the Statewide Initiative Petition … read more.
Sharing the Good News
By Dana Buhl, Director of Social Justice
In the midst of many, seemingly relentless attacks on human dignity and our shared Earth home, it is a joy to receive good news of First Unitarian’s justice efforts. Over the last few weeks, I’ve received two such messages … read more.
Human Rights & International Law Must Be Respected Universally
From Curtis Bell, UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)
Russia has been rightly condemned for international law and human rights violations in its invasion of Ukraine. Massive sanctions as well as boycotts and divestment have been imposed on Russia, and Western media has … read more.
NAAF: June
For the month of June, we share our plate with the Northwest Abortion Access Fund that serves Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. NWAAF provides a toll-free hotline staffed by trained volunteers and they help people pay for their abortion care including travel, safe lodging and clinic fees. The Access … read more.
Moderator’s Letter – May 2022
Greetings,
This letter will find us in the midst of Rev. Alison Miller’s candidating week. Rev. Alison preached last Sunday and will preach again this coming Sunday. She is meeting with various groups across the church during the week. We hope you have a chance to … read more.
ECRCP: May
East County Rising Community Projects develops and harnesses the community’s power through civic engagement, organizing, and leadership training to create an equitable and livable community centered on the needs of the most underrepresented and marginalized residents. It has been the hub for successful coalition work to … read more.
For Peace
The members of the Peace Action Group invite you to reflect on this timely and tender poem by the Irish poet John O’Donohue.Perhaps you could include the poem in your meditation practice.
For Peace
As the fever of day calms towards twilight
May … read more.