How Do You Measure a Year?
Our spiritual ancestor Henry David Thoreau once said, “Time measures nothing but itself.” Do you agree? For some people, Jan 1st is a chance to reflect on what’s happened the … Continue reading How Do You Measure a Year?
Topic: Mystery
Christmas Eve Family Service 5 p.m. & Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 8 p.m. “Fear Not!”
Can’t attend in person? Click here to watch on-line. 5 p.m. Family Service: Fear Not! Merry Christmas Eve! All are welcome to our candle lighting & carols service. Come, let … Continue reading Christmas Eve Family Service 5 p.m. & Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 8 p.m. “Fear Not!”
100th Anniversary Christmas Pageant
Join us for the 100th anniversary of our church Christmas pageant. An old story of mystery, love, and connection–made anew each year by our care and attention. May it always … Continue reading 100th Anniversary Christmas Pageant
Winter Solstice: “Sowing the Seeds of Darkness”
You are invited to a special annual evening Winter Solstice service at the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. Let us greet the arrival of winter, … Continue reading Winter Solstice: “Sowing the Seeds of Darkness”
God is a Mystery
Advent is a season which invites us to explore the mystery of God. “Mystery” is our spiritual topic of this month as a part of our overarching 2024-2025 annual theme, … Continue reading God is a Mystery
Music and Worship Service: All is Calm, All is Bright
Rev. Thomas Disrud and Garrett Bond Join us for this service when we’ll explore the vastness and light in this, the darkest time of year. With music, readings and poetry … Continue reading Music and Worship Service: All is Calm, All is Bright
Let the Mystery Be
We are entering a season that asks us to set aside our logical and scientific tendencies. We share stories of virgin births and magical stars, of one day’s worth of … Continue reading Let the Mystery Be
Christmas Pageant – 2019 Rebroadcast
Rebroadcast of the 2019 Christmas Pageant, a wonderful and joyous tradition at First Unitarian Portland.
Family Christmas Eve Service
Join us for a Family Christmas Eve full of carols and stories. Sing along at home, light a candle with us, and lift your spirits with joy and possibility. Hear … Continue reading Family Christmas Eve Service
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
And the time came “for [Mary] to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes [literally in “bands of cloth” that’s … Continue reading Candlelight Christmas Eve Service