Summer is a Time of Renewal
Occasionally, we’ll get a phone call or an email asking if we’re open in the summer. Yes, not only are we open every Sunday in the year, but the summer … Continue reading Summer is a Time of Renewal
Author: Rev. Alison Miller
Healing Communication
We are in a time of healing from conflict as well as a hopeful time of renewal in our staff and in our music ministry, and these dynamics ripple out … Continue reading Healing Communication
Music Ministry Transition Team
As we announced from the pulpit, our Music Ministry Transition Team held our first meeting last Sunday, July 7 to begin to reflect on our music ministry and how it … Continue reading Music Ministry Transition Team
A Reflection on the Year
This is a reflection on the hopes and dreams for our future that you shared with me in May and June of 2023 at the Community Conversations. Read on to … Continue reading A Reflection on the Year
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
We are a center of community for our members and friends, and we are a community center for the greater Portland area. Among other purposes, we are a place where … Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Slowing Down and Pay Attention
One of the most basic Lenten practices is to slow down and pay attention. This is a natural orientation when we are awakened to the fact that our lives are … Continue reading Slowing Down and Pay Attention
Takeaways to Take to Heart
In the middle of this month, I gathered with Senior Ministers of Large UU Churches from around the country for our annual conference. It was an opportunity for reflection, renewal, … Continue reading Takeaways to Take to Heart
Priorities for the Year Ahead
We are meeting right now to discern the priorities for the budget for the year ahead. I have been involved in conversations with our Board of Trustees and Executive Team, … Continue reading Priorities for the Year Ahead
A Port & A Beacon in the Storm
I hope that all of you are safe, warm, and dry. If you aren’t in that situation, please reach out to let us know so we can be of assistance. … Continue reading A Port & A Beacon in the Storm
Join a Community Circle
One source of inspiration for Unitarian Universalists is human experience, including listening to the wisdom found in the stories of our fellow congregants’ lives. The Community Circles we are launching … Continue reading Join a Community Circle