Looking Back…and Forward
In a normal year, I would be at the UUA General Assembly now. I suppose in some sense I am “there,” though what that means is that I fit in … Continue reading Looking Back…and Forward
Month: June 2020
Senior Minister Search Update
Over the last several weeks, the Board has reconsidered the wisdom of continuing our search for a new Senior Minister during these difficult and turbulent times. We have asked Reverend … Continue reading Senior Minister Search Update
June 2020 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings, Much has been happening in our church. As you know from the Front Steps, the board has asked Rev. Bill to continue as our Senior Minister for an additional … Continue reading June 2020 Moderator’s Letter
About ARJAG
We will help our congregation recognize and set aside a culture of white supremacy and truly realize its aspiration of being a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive community. We realize that … Continue reading About ARJAG
Rainbows and Butterflies
The Rainbow symbol and images of butterflies bracketed the phrase, “All Black Lives Matter,” on the long banner held across the plaza in front of the Supreme Court this morning. … Continue reading Rainbows and Butterflies
Anti-Racism Resources
#BlackLivesMatter Anti-Racism Resources for White Folks Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Reading List (NY Times) Tara Brach: Antiracism resources (Buddhist perspective)https://www.tarabrach.com/racism/?mc_cid=c1ba4f14c6&mc_eid=7154950211 These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to … Continue reading Anti-Racism Resources
Defund the Police
We have a chance, here in Portland and in this nation, to begin a process of real change. The unavoidable awareness of police murders of Black citizens and the brutality … Continue reading Defund the Police
Meet Your Ministerial Search Committee
Hello! We are the nine congregation members engaging in the search process for a new senior minister to replace Reverend Sinkford in the summer of 2021. Please reach out to us any time with questions, suggestions, or to voice your thoughts and hopes about the search at our email address, msc@firstunitarianportland.org. We will also be posting information regularly about online forums, small group meetings, and other avenues for conveying your ideas to us. Stay tuned.
Ministerial Search Timeline
January – March 2021: Continue educational and research projects (deepening knowledge of the church’s governance and functioning, our history, 8th principle discernment, and other projects) Spring 2021: Recommence weekly meetings … Continue reading Ministerial Search Timeline
From Peaceful Protest to Police Violence
Our ministry commits to staying connected with the congregation through weekly spiritual reflections, and today’s comes in the form of a report on the experience of public witness by Dana … Continue reading From Peaceful Protest to Police Violence