The Shortest Day
To get everyone in the mood for our winter solstice service, we offer this poem. Let us welcome the spirit of this season! The Shortest Day, by Susan CooperAnd so … Continue reading The Shortest Day
Author: First Unitarian Portland
Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: December 2024
Well, everything is moving right along. Halloween and Thanksgiving have zoomed right by and now comes the rest. The Christmas pageant on 12/22 (wow, 100 years old!), Christmas Eve services … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: December 2024
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Eliot Chapel Rededication Ceremony
Thank you to all who joined us to rededicate Eliot Chapel in celebration of 100 years on this block! Scroll down to view images from the ceremony on Sunday, November … Continue reading A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Eliot Chapel Rededication Ceremony
Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: November 2024
Fall is up and running, and things are beginning to speed up. It’s a lot like an old-timey steam locomotive: some huffing and puffing, clanking, bell-ringing, and we are off … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: November 2024
Exciting News from the Music Ministry Transition Team
Members and Friends, In case you missed the announcement on Sunday, here it is: The Music Ministry Transition Team has reviewed resumes, conducted Zoom interviews, then in-person interviews, and rehearsals … Continue reading Exciting News from the Music Ministry Transition Team
Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: October 2024
The equinox has come and I’m falling for autumn. I love the autumn. I was born in September. Did you know that in the Journal of Aging Research, they found … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: October 2024
Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: September 2024
Here at the workbench, a lot of the things we do are on a timeline. Some things are done once a year, others twice a year, and others every quarter. … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: September 2024
Join UU the Vote for Community & Letter-Writing
The blue tablecloth will be available every Sunday until October. Letters can be dropped off and picked up at the church office. Letter Writing Schedule: To learn more, visit the … Continue reading Join UU the Vote for Community & Letter-Writing
Share Your Garden!
Do you have a flourishing garden brimming with fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs? Share your garden’s bounty with our community by bringing it on Sundays to the First Share table … Continue reading Share Your Garden!
Stop by First Connections for a “Cup of Hospitality”
The First Connections table is open during Social Hour to welcome folks and to share information about First U PDX. You’ll know the table by the turquoise tablecloths and the … Continue reading Stop by First Connections for a “Cup of Hospitality”