Category: Congregation News

From Peaceful Protest to Police Violence

Our ministry commits to staying connected with the congregation through weekly spiritual reflections, and today’s comes in the form of a report on the experience of public witness by Dana Buhl, Director of Social Justice, and several First Unitarian congregants who have taken part in … read more.

May 2020 Moderator’s Letter

Greetings,

As we move through spring we continue to have outstanding Sunday services and music which stream to consistently large numbers of people. The YRUU service a few weeks ago had over 900 devices watching! Not only are you watching, you are also supporting with your … read more.

Annual Ballot Results

This year our voting members were asked to consider the recommended candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee, as well as a Board Steward for our church’s Foundation, a separate non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to benefit First Unitarian … read more.

April, 2020 Moderator’s Letter

Greetings,

Well, it has been a month since we implemented our physical distancing and safe ways of being with each other. The board hopes you all are healthy and continuing to find the gifts in your life.

We are blessed to have ministers and staff who are … read more.

Safe Workplace Policy – COVID19

In accordance with the Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-12, First Unitarian Portland has implemented a Safe Workplace Policy for the duration of the order.  This policy is shared with all employees and essential volunteers for the ongoing operation of essential church services. … read more.

March Moderator Letter

Greetings,

We are excited and pleased to have our Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) in place.  They were presented to the congregation last Sunday and their names published in last week’s eNews.  I want to acknowledge the work of the Nominating Committee in helping the board sort … read more.

In-Person Worship Cancelled

Dear Members and Friends of First Unitarian,

This morning, we made the decision NOT to hold in-person worship this Sunday. There will not be in-person worship at least through the end of this month. Live-stream worship will continue and we encourage everyone to sign on at … read more.