The Eliot Chapel Turns 100
Did you know that the Eliot Chapel turns 100 this year? It was 1924 when First Unitarian moved to its present location, which, back in 1924, was the western edge … Continue reading The Eliot Chapel Turns 100
Category: Ministerial Blog
A Reflection on the Year
This is a reflection on the hopes and dreams for our future that you shared with me in May and June of 2023 at the Community Conversations. Read on to … Continue reading A Reflection on the Year
Join Our Learning Community: Volunteer Leadership Call
As I wind down my first year on staff here, I can only express appreciation and amazement for the many committed and creative members of our community who share the … Continue reading Join Our Learning Community: Volunteer Leadership Call
The Spring
I don’t know about you, but I always feel like my life speeds up in the late spring, as though I’m barrelling towards the summer with no breaking mechanism. I … Continue reading The Spring
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
We are a center of community for our members and friends, and we are a community center for the greater Portland area. Among other purposes, we are a place where … Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The earth has a way of offering us the lessons we need.
Happy spring, everyone! I know spring officially arrived a few weeks ago, but I hadn’t quite gotten there myself until a few days ago. The transition from winter to spring … Continue reading The earth has a way of offering us the lessons we need.
Slowing Down and Pay Attention
One of the most basic Lenten practices is to slow down and pay attention. This is a natural orientation when we are awakened to the fact that our lives are … Continue reading Slowing Down and Pay Attention
Making Spaces to Be Together
Danielle Garrett, Intern Minister One of the most formative experiences of my time as a lay leader at a large church was participating in a small, informal Bible study. We … Continue reading Making Spaces to Be Together
Takeaways to Take to Heart
In the middle of this month, I gathered with Senior Ministers of Large UU Churches from around the country for our annual conference. It was an opportunity for reflection, renewal, … Continue reading Takeaways to Take to Heart
Priorities for the Year Ahead
We are meeting right now to discern the priorities for the budget for the year ahead. I have been involved in conversations with our Board of Trustees and Executive Team, … Continue reading Priorities for the Year Ahead