I believe we are all connected to each other, the earth, and the cosmos. We are each animated by a soulful essence transcending our limited perceptions and experiences. Our choices about what we devote our energy to shapes our lives. Having a spiritual companion and … read more.
Patty Clement, M.A.
Our exciting and challenging responsibility as UUs is to find and define our own individual spiritual beliefs and path. As a spiritual director I provide companionship and support in this …
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This calendar year, First Unitarian shares our plate offering with community partners dedicated to the dignity of and care for people experiencing homelessness. Our longtime community partner, Outside In, receives our plate in October.
Since Outside In’s founding in First Unitarian’s basement in 1968, Outside In … read more.
From Curtis Bell of UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)
The violence of Hamas in causing the deaths of so many Israeli civilians at the music festival and elsewhere in the past few days has been rightly condemned by President Biden and European leaders. Unfortunately, … read more.
Hi, I’m Andy Wilson, treasurer of the church and the foundation. And it’s Annual Fund Drive time. So this is when I have to say, please give. Give early and often. Give until it hurts! Actually … if it hurts … stop. Our church is … read more.
As a certified Spiritual Director, I am particularly attuned to the spiritually independent seeker.
My Approach
Bring your curiosity, your creative spark, the questions you ponder, and your aspirations. I’ll join you with my capacity for deep listening and reflective presence. Together, we forge a unique path for … read more.
Our exciting and challenging responsibility as UUs is to find and define our own individual spiritual beliefs and path. As a spiritual director I provide companionship and support in this process. Spiritual direction provides a safe and welcoming space where you can explore and touch … read more.
The Immigrant Justice Group (IJAG) will be tabling after service to collect twin bed sets for the Refugee Care Collective.
Sunday, October 8 (Buchan)
Sunday, October 15 (Fuller Hall)
The Refugee Care Collective helps welcome refugee families to Portland by providing them with the material basics … read more.
Dear friends and fellow congregants:
My name is Ryan Deibert (he/him), and I’m grateful to serve again this year as Moderator of your Board of Trustees.
How beautiful it was this past shining Sunday to return to the sanctuary with so many of you for our Homecoming … read more.
From CARD, Care and Action for Reproductive Dignity
Over the summer, CARD members engaged in actions to support reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare here in Portland and in another state.
Ohio’s Republican legislators hoped to block a proposed change to the Ohio constitution by hastily organizing a single-issue … read more.
