A Petition for Persistence
The storm is passing over. There is a sense of relief…a new lightness many of us are feeling. First, new national leadership is on the way in just a couple of months. … Continue reading A Petition for Persistence
Speaker: Rev. Bill Sinkford
On Our Knees
“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” I have been driven many times upon my knees. It … Continue reading On Our Knees
On the Ballot
Giants do die. The bigger they are the harder they fall…just walk around the Jericho walls. What a song of hope. Does not matter how powerful the forces arrayed against … Continue reading On the Ballot
Our Path Forward
Some days, I feel like I’m against the wallBut then, I look at you standin’ strong and tall against it allLet your little light shine for the world to see … Continue reading Our Path Forward
To Forgive and Remember
Shall we gather at the river of forgiveness? Where the healing waters flow Come together at the waters of love… The river of forgiveness. With the world, literally, on fire … Continue reading To Forgive and Remember
Call and Response
Rev. Bill Sinkford will reflect on (a few) questions submitted by members of the congregation. Email yours to Q-and-A@firstunitarianportland.org. The message of the morning will emerge from the concerns and … Continue reading Call and Response
The Premise and the Promise
Thank you, Bethany and Dustin for “A Safe Place to Land.” “Be the hand of a hopeful stranger… Be the light in the dark of this danger Til the sun … Continue reading The Premise and the Promise
Males of the Species
The gender binary and rigid gender-based role expectations have shifted. It is not clear that has made shaping a positive male identity easier. Fathers, from the congregation, will share stories … Continue reading Males of the Species
Markers and Meanings
“We believe in love, truth and the goodness of people.” “[What] matters is what we do now that we are here.” “I promise to fill every dark place I find … Continue reading Markers and Meanings
Where Is Our Holy Church?
This Sunday’s service will be a collaboration between First Unitarian Portland and First Unitarian Rochester, NY. Rev. Sinkford and Rev. Halliday-Quan from Rochester will offer a sermon in dialogue, asking … Continue reading Where Is Our Holy Church?