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 attendance by zoom at selected events between zoom meetings “here” at First Unitarian.
In a normal … read more.
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 Bill Sinkford to remain as the Senior Minister of First Unitarian through the 2021-2022 church … read more.
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 year. He has agreed to postpone his retirement and will remain with us through the 2021-2022 … read more.
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 the dominant culture of white supremacy harms all our community members, but most particularly those … read more.
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. For the second time in a week, our highest court delivered an affirmation of the … read more.
#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 Your Kids (NY Times)
35 Books about Race Recommended by Black Portland Writers
National … read more.
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 of the militarized response to peaceful protest have finally pried open a possibility for change. … read more.
Hello! We are the eight congregation members engaging in the search process for a new senior minister to replace Reverend Sinkford in the summer of 2022. Please reach out to us any time with questions, suggestions, or to voice your thoughts and hopes about the … read more.
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 meetingsDistribute congregational survey
Summer 2021:
Work on survey analysisPlan for small group meetingsWork on Congregational Record and Documents Packet
Fall 2021:
Sept/Oct: … read more.
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 Buhl, Director of Social Justice, and several First Unitarian congregants who have taken part in … read more.
