The Shortest Day
To get everyone in the mood for our winter solstice service, we offer this poem. Let us welcome the spirit of this season! The Shortest Day, by Susan CooperAnd so … Continue reading The Shortest Day
Month: December 2024
Church Hosts Successful Fundraiser for UNRWA and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza!
On December 6, 2024 First Unitarian Church hosted a highly successful benefit for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA). Director of Social Justice Dana Buhl opened … Continue reading Church Hosts Successful Fundraiser for UNRWA and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza!
James W.
Jim was born and raised in a rural Northern Indiana farming community. After finishing university, he had a 42 year career in academic libraries including Indiana University, Northwestern and the … Continue reading James W.
Sue S
Sue S (she/her) joined First Unitarian Portland after attending with her partner, curious to learn more about the community. She quickly found a welcoming space that resonated with her values … Continue reading Sue S
Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: December 2024
Well, everything is moving right along. Halloween and Thanksgiving have zoomed right by and now comes the rest. The Christmas pageant on 12/22 (wow, 100 years old!), Christmas Eve services … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: December 2024
“Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements” Program
With the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and abroad, overt antisemitism is resurging to fuel these movements. We’ve seen violent attacks on Jews in recent years, including the … Continue reading “Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements” Program
May We Be Worthy Guardians of One Another
I first felt a call to ministry on August 27, 2017 (coincidentally, my very first sermon with you all was on August 27, 2023). The call was sudden and clear, … Continue reading May We Be Worthy Guardians of One Another
Letter from the Board – December 2024
Greetings from your Board of Trustees. I’m new to the Board, joining after three yearsas an active participant in the congregation. As the end of 2024 approaches, I see signs … Continue reading Letter from the Board – December 2024
Submit an Event
Events must be affiliated with a church group or program. All submissions will be reviewed before publication and may take up to 72 hours to appear on the calendar if … Continue reading Submit an Event
Some Time Away
Beginning next month I’ll be taking a four month sabbatical leave from my responsibilities at the church. This was originally planned for a year ago but superseding issues in the … Continue reading Some Time Away