The Social Justice Program at First U PDX includes the committed involvement of 8 action groups. Each action group is engaged with the broader community, providing specific issues & avenues for members of the congregation to move spiritual beliefs to action. Our action groups offer education, opportunities for direct action, advocacy and service, and engagement with community partners.  We seek to recognize the intersections of our various justice efforts with the root causes of oppression and understand that no one is free until all of us are free.

Every first Sunday, representatives from each group meet. The Social Justice Council serves as a forum to share information about each group’s focus, build collaboration among our justice efforts, & provide spiritual grounding with and for each other. This Social Justice Covenant guides our work together.

Have questions? Email us at SJProgram@firstunitarianportland.org


Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG)

Our mission is to play a leadership role in the work of resisting and dismantling racism and the policies and ...

Animal Ministry (UUAM)

Our Mission is to promote understanding and awareness of Animals as fellow Sentient Beings in line with the 7th UU ...

Care and Action for Reproductive Dignity (CARD)

MISSION Our faith tradition calls us to work for reproductive justice as defined by SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice ...

Committee On Hunger and Homelessness (COHHO)

OUR VISION No one hungry · No one homeless · Children and families thriving! OUR MISSION COHHO strives to end ...

Community for Earth (CFE)

Community for Earth (CFE) nurtures climate activists, supporting each other and the congregation as we strive for climate justice. We ...

Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)

The Economic Justice Action Group promotes fair and just economic policies and practices for all citizens. Current issues include economic ...

Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG)

In keeping with our eight principles and as social justice allies, our mission is to support and enhance the rights ...

Peace Action Group

The Peace Action Group has operated for over 30 years and is devoted to doing all we can to foster ...

UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)

UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in ...

SJAG Monthly Meetings

Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG)

*We currently offer virtual events only, including single events, such as a film showing or guest speaker, and multiple-session events, such as the Antiracism Learning Circles (book and podcast discussion groups). 
Contact: ARJAG@firstunitarianportland.org 

Committee on Hunger & Homelessness (COHHO)

When: Third Sunday of the month from 1-2:30 pm
Contact for the link: cohho@firstunitarianportland.org

Community for Earth (CFE)

When: Community for Earth members meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month before the worship service. 
Contact for more info: cfeuupdx@gmail.com

Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)

When: Meets monthly every third Sunday 9-11:30 am 
Contact David for the link or if you want to join the Google Group.

Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG)

When: IJAG will host regular monthly meetings (either in person or via zoom) and/or sponsored activities. Please watch the Front Steps for announcements or 
Contact Mary Ann for information.