Author: SJAG
UUs can help bring real peace to Palestine/Israel
Most UUs are looking on with horror at what is happening in Palestine/Israel right now. But we can do more than watch. We can help bring justice and peace to … Continue reading UUs can help bring real peace to Palestine/Israel
Western States Center Update
In July 2020, First Unitarian Church of Portland joined the Western States Center as a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit claiming that our right to free speech and the expression of … Continue reading Western States Center Update
Unitarians Endorse Lummi Nation Endeavor to Return Orca to Salish Sea
From UU Animal Ministry and Community for Earth (CFE) Written by The Social Justice Editorial Team Over fifty years ago, a young female orca, member of the Southern Resident Orcas … Continue reading Unitarians Endorse Lummi Nation Endeavor to Return Orca to Salish Sea
The Abolition Movement Today: Study Group Reflections
Over the last year of Uprising for Black Lives, the term “abolition” has entered into mainstream news media reflecting the central demands of the Movement to end — to defund … Continue reading The Abolition Movement Today: Study Group Reflections
Pacific Northwest Family Circle: May
For the month of May, First Unitarian shares our plate offering with the Pacific Northwest Family Circle, an all-volunteer community group that supports Oregon and Washington Families whose Loved Ones were killed or injured … Continue reading Pacific Northwest Family Circle: May
Cully Neighborhood Renter Relief Fund: April
Living Cully started in 2010 as a collaboration between community organizations to improve the quality of life for people of color and low-income people in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood. They work to ensure … Continue reading Cully Neighborhood Renter Relief Fund: April
Antiracism Learning Circles
The Antiracism Learning Circles are small discussion cohorts that go through a book or podcast. These Circles were formed in the Fall of 2020 as an educational response to the … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles
The Sanctuary Promise // Stimulus Checks // Climate Convergence
What’s Inside: ACTION NEEDED NOW: The Sanctuary Promise Act & Other Bills URGENT: Help Incarcerated Citizens Get Their Stimulus Checks! Whole Earth, Whole Church Congregational Climate Convergence Art For Social … Continue reading The Sanctuary Promise // Stimulus Checks // Climate Convergence
7X7 Art Galleries
The 7X7 Art Galleries is a consortium of art galleries in seven Portland churches that supports the work of each gallery and affirms the creative spirit of artists and viewers … Continue reading 7X7 Art Galleries