Last Sunday we held our congregation’s first Animal Blessing at Columbia Park in North Portland. We’ve talked about offering an Animal Blessing for years but it was Rev. Alison who … Continue reading Blessing Animals

Homecoming Sunday was filled with energy, excitement, and people of all ages. 480 people were in-person and over 300 of you were on Boxcast, YouTube, and Facebook at the same … Continue reading Building Community

Welcome to the start of a new year and a new shared ministry. This coming Sunday, September 11th at 10:30am is our homecoming, and children, youth, and adults of all … Continue reading New Beginnings

We are getting ready for the launch of a New Year with anticipation and excitement growing. As Cassandra Scheffman, our Director of Family Ministries, shared last Sunday: “This will be … Continue reading Growing Anticipation 

When I was in college, at a small state school in North Carolina, legislators in my home state were in the throes of waging a long campaign against voter participation, … Continue reading UU the Vote 2022

From Tom: The wrapping up of the church year has felt especially full this year with the calling of a new senior minister, Rev. Alison, and with saying goodbye and … Continue reading Summer at First Unitarian

This will be my last “Staying Connected” blog as Senior Minister. For twelve years I have had the privilege of reflecting on events in the world and in the life … Continue reading Lasts

School children have been massacred.  Again. What are we called to do in response to the Texas shooting? I want to name, first, my own rage and frustration because I … Continue reading AGAIN