We share our plate this Christmas Eve with First Unitarian’s long-time community partner, Outside In. Since 1968, Outside In has helped to break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor … Continue reading Outside In: Christmas Eve
In January, we share our plate with the The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. RCRC is a broad-based, national, interfaith movement that brings the moral force of religion to protect and advance reproductive health, … Continue reading RCRC: January
This church year, we focus our giving on climate justice initiatives that use innovative solutions and an intersectional lens to support and build power for communities at the front lines … Continue reading Seeding Justice: December
From by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) shares this update on current human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine. … Continue reading International Human Rights Need Your Help
For the month of November, we share our plate with the Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition (IMAC). In September 2020 when devastating wildfires and hazardous smoke affected much of Oregon, IMAC quickly pulled together community … Continue reading IMAC: November
We will worship in the Sanctuary for the first time in over 18 months on November 7. Halleluiah! Here are the things you need to know: There will be ONE … Continue reading November 7: What You Need to Know About In-Person Worship
We are all aware of the return of in-person gatherings in our community. Public schools are open for in-person learning. Our neighbors and some of us have sat shoulder to … Continue reading In-Person Worship Returns to First Unitarian on November 7
For the month of October, we share our plate with Honor the Earth, a Native organization who provides financial and organizing support to Native environmental initiatives. Honor the Earth works closely … Continue reading Honor the Earth: October
From Community for Earth (CFE) After failure by the Oregon legislature to adopt any meaningful climate legislation in the 2019 Legislative Session, Governor Kate Brown did what she could to reduce greenhouse gases through an Executive Order. EO 20-04 set new science-based … Continue reading Make Your Voice Heard in Oregon to Help Save the Climate
For the month of September, we share our plate with the Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy’s disaster relief fund. These funds go directly to frontline communities in the Gulf South … Continue reading GCCLP: September
