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1211 SW Main St.
Portland, OR 97205

Main Office
1034 SW 13th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
503-228-6389

Sunday - CLOSED (10:15 a.m. service)
Monday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED
Saturday - CLOSED

First Unitarian Portland

First Unitarian Portland

A beacon of hope for us & for our community, a spiritual center in the heart of our city that helps each of us to find our moral compass, calling & challenging us to build the beloved community with an ever deepening sense of spirit, diversity & inclusion.

JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP AT 10:15 A.M. / IN PERSON OR ONLINE.

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Event Series First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour

First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour **Registration Required**

Narthex 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States

This specific class is limited to 15 people. Please RSVP to Jen Thomas to join. First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour is a welcoming monthly event held on the first Sunday, designed for new and returning members of First Unitarian Portland (First U PDX). This session offers an overview of the church’s history, core values, … Continue reading First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour **Registration Required**

Event Series The Alliance Presents

The Alliance Presents “Homelessness in Portland: Upstream Causes, Downstream Effects, and Finding the Pathways Home”

Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR

On any given night in the United States, more than 650,000 people experience homelessness. West Coast states, including Oregon, are among the most significantly affected. Why? And what are we doing locally to help more of our neighbors find pathways home? Speaker: Ryan Deibert, Interim Director of Multnomah County's Homelessness Response System. To join us for the … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “Homelessness in Portland: Upstream Causes, Downstream Effects, and Finding the Pathways Home”

Event Series Wednesday Night Meditation

Wednesday Night Meditation

Virtual

This group is open to all mindfulness and Buddhist-based meditations and beginners. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30. The format includes a thirty-five-minute meditation followed by a member-led discussion to increase understanding and integration of Buddhist principles into our daily lives. Questions? Want a Zoom link? Contact Robert.

Event Series Vespers

Vespers

Virtual

Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box, seen, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is … Continue reading Vespers

Event Series Drop-In Parenting Circles

Drop-In Parenting Circle

Daisy Bingham Hall 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR

Join the community of parents at First Unitarian and share stories, wisdom, and explore spiritual reflection. These circles are great for long-time families and newcomers alike to build community with those who share a parenting journey. Meets every 2nd Sunday of most months (May meets 3rd Sunday) from October to May. Lunch and childcare provided. … Continue reading Drop-In Parenting Circle

Event Series Membership Orientation Series

Postponed Membership Orientation Series: Governance

Join us for an interactive and informative session led by a member of our Governing Board and Jen Thomas. During this orientation, you will: Learn about First U PDX’s governance structure. Explore the values that guide our decision-making. Discover how you can actively participate in our community. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and … Continue reading Membership Orientation Series: Governance

**Registration Required** Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements

Buchan Reception Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States

With the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and abroad, overt antisemitism is resurging to fuel these movements. We've seen violent attacks on Jews in recent years, including the murder of congregants worshipping at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and right-wing marchers carrying tiki-torches and yelling anti-Jewish slogans. Antisemitism is real and … Continue reading **Registration Required** Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements

Event Series Wednesday Night Meditation

Wednesday Night Meditation

Virtual

This group is open to all mindfulness and Buddhist-based meditations and beginners. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30. The format includes a thirty-five-minute meditation followed by a member-led discussion to increase understanding and integration of Buddhist principles into our daily lives. Questions? Want a Zoom link? Contact Robert.

Event Series Contemplative Practices Group

Contemplative Practices Group

Buchan Reception Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States

First Thursdays in Channing (A101) Third Thursdays in Buchan Reception (B101)   The Contemplative Practices Group is returning! Join with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace … Continue reading Contemplative Practices Group

Event Series Vespers

Vespers

Virtual

Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box, seen, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is … Continue reading Vespers