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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.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Monthly Theme: Sanctuary
Sermon Topic: “Community Sunday”
Voyager
Music: Eric William Barnum
Text: Thomas Hood
The stars are with the voyager
Wherever he may sail;
The moon is constant to her time;
the sun will never fail;
But follow, follow around the world,
The green earth and the sea, So love is wit the lover’s … read more.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Monthly Theme: Trust
Sermon Topic: “Passages”
Ang Tren
Music: Saunder Choi
Text: José Corazón de Jesús
Tila ahas na nagmula
sa himliang kanyang lungga,
ang galamay at palikpik, pawang bakal, tanso, tingga,
ang kaliskis lapitan mo’t mga bukas na bintana.
Ang rail na lalakara’y
nakabalatay sa daan,
umaaso ang bunganga at maingay na maingay,
sa … read more.