The Bridges Project
The events of the world increasingly push us to find our differences rather than our humanity and common purpose. Willamette Tapestry Artists chose to weave Willamette River bridges, structures that link neighborhoods, commerce, and cultures. These bridge tapestries emphasize the beauty in strong … read more.
I sat in on one of the Community Conversations yesterday and left feeling inspired about the church. If you haven’t signed up for one, I hope you will do so. There are still several times—in person and virtually—when you can attend. And if you haven’t … read more.
As we launch our Community Conversations sessions this Sunday, I want to share some of the vision and direction we are headed in together. This is grounded in all you have shared with me so far this year and what I have learned as a … read more.
Greetings, Beloved Friends!
This is Caitlynn (they/them), your Governance Committee Chair. If you don’t know me: I have been at First Unitarian for about six years, during which I’ve been a “do-er” of many things around here. Besides serving on the Board of Trustees for the … read more.
This morning as I was reading the news my eyes paused over the headline that as of today the government is declaring the Covid public health emergency over. The story in the New York Times talked about the range of emotions that brings, especially for … read more.
From Linda McKim Bell
First Unitarian Portland has led the founding of many civic institutions in Portland from its very beginnings. Thanks to the leadership of the Rev. Thomas Lamb Eliot, our city has public schools, libraries, the Boys and Girls AIDS Society, and much more. … read more.
This month we are exploring the theme of transformation as one way into our annual spiritual theme of “Rooted in Relationship.” Being part of a covenanting spiritual community involves continuous change. First Unitarian is not the same as we were in the 1880s or the … read more.
Three Art Wall Committee members will be displaying their art this May. Paintings by Lynn Thomas, etchings of Leslie Pohl-Kosbau, and pastels and stick figures of Matt Schiewe will provide an exciting variety. Paint, collage – the dancing colors in Lynn’s work attest to her … read more.
We share our plate with Youth Voice Youth Vote (YV²) a project of Participatory Budgeting Oregon. By sharing real power over real money, participatory budgeting taps the expertise of those most impacted by systemic inequities. It allows them to engage those most underrepresented in … read more.
