The Social Justice Ministry at First Unitarian Portland is a vibrant and active community that keeps Love at the center of our antiracism, anti-oppression, and climate justice work. Our work is guided by our Social Justice Covenant.

We have 8 Social Justice Action Groups working for immigrant support and defense, climate action, hunger and homelessness, reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, racial justice, peace in the Middle East, economic justice, and issues of peace and disarmament. You can join us in moving our spiritual beliefs into action by joining one of our action groups. They offer education, opportunities for direct action, advocacy and service, and engagement with community partners. You’ll find contact information about each group using the links on the sidebar or on this page.

The Shower Project is a wonderful way that congregant volunteers have united to provide a free and secure space for unhoused neighbors to shower, rest, enjoy a drink and snack, get clean clothing, and experience refuge. Our generous congregation sustains this effort through donations of clothing, food, and other essential items, which can be left in the COHHO bins located in Fuller Hall. Please check out our Shower Project page if you are interested in volunteering, donating, or would like to hear from our volunteers about their meaningful experiences. You can direct questions to ShowerProject@firstunitarianportland.org.

To find out what Social Justice events are coming up, subscribe to First Unitarian’s weekly Front Steps e-news and check out our events calendar. For general questions about the program, send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Dana Buhl
Director of Social Justice