Category: Uncategorized

After Service Virtual Social Hour

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. PDT

Come and make new friends or reconnect with old ones. Whether you are a long-time member or new to First Unitarian, our Virtual Sunday Social Hour is for everyone. Join us for informal conversation and fellowship.

Follow … read more.

Senior Minister Search Update

Over the last several weeks, the Board has reconsidered the wisdom of continuing our search for a new Senior Minister during these difficult and turbulent times. We have asked Reverend Bill Sinkford to remain as the Senior Minister of First Unitarian through the 2021-2022 church … read more.

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.

Eyes on the Prize

As protests continue here in Portland and across the nation, there is much that needs to be said. I want to begin with the basics.

Justice has always been a matter of life and death for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the United States. … read more.

IJAG Announcement

Dear Friends,

First a heartfelt thank you to all of you who found scarce grocery supplies and donated them to help our friends at Bienestar and to those who have contributed funds to the Oregon Food Bank. As Gracie Garcia of Bienestar says, “…please thank the … read more.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Monthly Theme: Possibility

A Jubilant Day
Music: Judy A. Rose
Text: Judy A. Rose

Each day begins and ends with me.
Oh, yes, my lord, I’ve found me a jubilant day,
there’s a day in my heart that’s burning in my soul
Ain’t no trouble comin’ over me, I am gonna shout … read more.

March: Jenn Feeney

Jenn Feeney is a Portland based printmaker. She started her printmaking career in 2006 when she was introduced to monotype in a workshop. She knew right away she had found her medium. Having grown up around a commercial print shop that her parents owned and … read more.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Monthly Theme: Trust

This Love Between Us
Music: Reena Esmail
Text: Dhammapada Chapter 10 Verses 129-132, Guru Granth Sahib, Romans 13:8-12, Pahlavi Rivayat: 8a8, Kabir and Isa Upanishad, Acharanga Sutra, and Divan-i Shams-i Tabrizi Rumi

I.
All beings tremble before violence
All fear death
All love life

See yourself in others.
Then whom can … read more.