For the last three Sundays we have been back in person at church. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces again and to greet people in person. And there’s been a particular gift these weeks: newcomers in person for the first time.
Now we know … read more.
Refugee crises continue to erupt due to warfare in many regions of the world including Ukraine and Afghanistan. Today we join with our sibling UU congregations of the Mt. Hood Cluster to share our plate with Lutheran Community Services Northwest Refugee Resettlement Program. For over 40 years, Lutheran Community … read more.
“View from the back of a train window, somewhere east of Salt Lake City“
For our Staying Connected this week, I just want to offer a word of thanks to you all.
This past Sunday, I preached on “Learning to be a Guest” both as a spiritual … read more.
Greetings,
With the return of children to our Learning Community, the choir on the chancel, and sitting on our familiar hard seats, last Sunday almost felt like a “normal” Sunday at First Unitarian. It was good to see so many of you in church. I know … read more.
Last Sunday was a glorious day! We welcomed congregants, some of you, back to the sanctuary. The choir on the chancel was in great voice. Children, some of them, attended classes for the first time in two years. The energy in the sanctuary was so … read more.
Who could have imagined when we went to virtual-only services two years ago that we would just be returning to in person now (with the exception of those two months at the end of last year). I imagine this is something that a lot of … read more.
For the month of March, we share our offering with Bark, a local environmental organization that envisions a future where climate resilience and environmental justice are the guiding principles of forest management. Bark’s mission is to transform Mt. Hood National Forest into a place … read more.
If you’ve spent any time with me in the past week, you may have heard that I just began a membership at a community pottery studio in my neighborhood. I’m over the moon about it! I took a couple of classes last year, and am … read more.
OUR VISION
No one hungry · No one homeless · Children and families thriving!
OUR MISSION
COHHO strives to end homelessness, hunger and its effects through individual and collective acts of compassion.
In keeping with First Unitarian’s eight principles and as social justice allies, COHHO…
SERVES
We volunteer and recruit volunteers … read more.
