Author: SJAG

Letter from the Editors

We are happy to announce the reboot of Speaking of Justice: Faith in Action blog. Prior to the pandemic, Speaking of Justice was a periodic e-magazine. Once our church community switched to virtual gathering, we had a Speaking of Justice weekly update as a means … read more.

The Good Neighbor Project: February

For the month of February, First Unitarian shares our plate collection with the Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association’s Good Neighbor Project. As a coalition of several downtown organizations and community members, The Good Neighbor Project helps approximately 200 unhoused downtown neighbors by distributing essential goods for survival such … read more.

Black Resilience Fund: January

Started in response to the unjust murder of George Floyd, the Black Resilience Fund is dedicated to healing and resilience by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders. The Fund works with hundreds of Portlanders from all backgrounds to make an immediate difference in the lives of our … read more.

After Service Virtual Social Hour

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. PDT

Come and make new friends or reconnect with old ones. Whether you are a long-time member or new to First Unitarian, our Virtual Sunday Social Hour is for everyone. Join us for informal conversation and fellowship.

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UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)

UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in Israel-Palestine, including a settlement of the conflict affirming the equality, dignity, freedom and security of all peoples involved.

UUJME emerged from the Palestinian Rights Subgroup of … read more.

Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)

The Economic Justice Action Group promotes fair and just economic policies and practices for all citizens. Current issues include economic globalization, the balance of economic and corporate power, and preservation of our democratic process. Activities are both church and community-based and include: education and research, … read more.

Animal Ministry (UUAM)

Our Mission is to promote understanding and awareness of Animals as fellow Sentient Beings in line with the 7th UU Principle, and to provide Animal Advocacy Ministry, Education, and Support to our  Members and the Church Community as a whole.

UU Animal Ministry (UUAM) Meetings are … read more.