Emily C.
Emily C. (she/her) found her way to First Unitarian Portland while searching for a spiritual home centered on community and ethical growth rather than fixed beliefs. After her oldest child … Continue reading Emily C.
Month: March 2026
Barbara A
Barbara A. first joined First Unitarian Portland during Marilyn Sewell’s ministry and later spent many meaningful years with the Vancouver Unitarian community under Mark Gallagher’s leadership. After completing Spiritual Direction … Continue reading Barbara A
Kelly S
Kelly S. (she/her) first encountered Unitarian Universalism while looking for a spiritual community that reflected her values. Years later, during a time of transition, she found grounding and connection at … Continue reading Kelly S
Patrick S.
Patrick S. has been a Unitarian Universalist for 16 years, first finding community in the 25–35 young adult group at First UU of San Diego. Over the years, he has … Continue reading Patrick S.
A Special Message from Rev. Thomas Disrud
I’m writing to let you know that I have decided to retire from my ministry at First Unitarian this coming June. When I was called to this congregation back in … Continue reading A Special Message from Rev. Thomas Disrud
March/April: Dave Gallison
March/April: Dave Gallison March 26, 2026 Dave Gallison is delighted to share instants and instances of often-startling beauty in the natural world. Photographs feature themes of African leopards and lions … Continue reading March/April: Dave Gallison