You Can Never Lose a Thing, If It Belongs to You – Abbey Lincoln
This is a liminal time at First Unitarian. The candidate for the minister who will follow me has been announced, but Alison is not here yet. At the same time, the finish … read more.
As we look to the end of our church year, I’m very much aware of the endings as well as the beginnings in our community. Rev. Bill Sinkford just preached his last Easter sermon here. He’ll be in the pulpit just two more times before … read more.
Before moving to Portland, I had been here only once. In the summer of 2015, I was an intern at the UUA Side With Love offices in Washington, DC, and we had business in Portland because our denomination’s General Assembly was here. As always, I … read more.
The Daffodils are starting to droop a bit. The flowering trees are giving up their spectacular colors to carpet the streets and paths near my house. The Camellias remain in riotous bloom but the signs of spring have been with us for some time.
Still, the … read more.
For the last three Sundays we have been back in person at church. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces again and to greet people in person. And there’s been a particular gift these weeks: newcomers in person for the first time.
Now we know … read more.
“View from the back of a train window, somewhere east of Salt Lake City“
For our Staying Connected this week, I just want to offer a word of thanks to you all.
This past Sunday, I preached on “Learning to be a Guest” both as a spiritual … read more.
Last Sunday was a glorious day! We welcomed congregants, some of you, back to the sanctuary. The choir on the chancel was in great voice. Children, some of them, attended classes for the first time in two years. The energy in the sanctuary was so … read more.
Who could have imagined when we went to virtual-only services two years ago that we would just be returning to in person now (with the exception of those two months at the end of last year). I imagine this is something that a lot of … read more.
If you’ve spent any time with me in the past week, you may have heard that I just began a membership at a community pottery studio in my neighborhood. I’m over the moon about it! I took a couple of classes last year, and am … read more.
March 3, 2022 UPDATES!
Please note these changes/updates that differ from my February 24 blog:
On March 13, there will be ONE in-person service in our Sanctuary at 11 AM.
Family Worship at 10 AM will be live-stream only.
In-Person Family Worship will begin … read more.
