Holiday Giving
As we reflect on two years of the 13 Salmon Shower Project, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the compassion of this congregation. Together, we’ve provided a safe space for … Continue reading Holiday Giving
Author: Dana Buhl
Adventures and New Horizons
Thank you to everyone who wished me well on my 3-month sabbatical and welcomed me home with open arms this last week. My time away was renewing and I’m returning … Continue reading Adventures and New Horizons
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!
“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
Ways to Give This Holiday Season
The 13 Salmon Shower Project is grateful to receive gifts of clothing for our guests. We are hoping to stock up on new items for the year, and for this … Continue reading Ways to Give This Holiday Season
IMIrJ: A Personal Story
For the month of November, we share our plate with Oregon’s Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ). For a personal story that speaks to how the organization’s Accompaniment Program impacts many … Continue reading IMIrJ: A Personal Story
Side With Love’s 10/2 Email on Acting in Community for Gaza
As violence escalates further in the Middle East, the Unitarian Universalist Association justice ministry, Side With Love, invites us to lament, to stay present and to act for justice. Read their … Continue reading Side With Love’s 10/2 Email on Acting in Community for Gaza
First U PDX’s UUJME on the 9/23 Attacks in Lebanon
The blowing up of pagers and walkie talkies in Lebanon that killed 41 people and injured 30,000 has introduced a new method of terrorism into the world and all of … Continue reading First U PDX’s UUJME on the 9/23 Attacks in Lebanon
Join the Journey: “Get Proximate”
Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. He urges us to “get proximate” in order to … Continue reading Join the Journey: “Get Proximate”
Antiracism Learning Circles Testimonials
“The true history of the United States has been shocking and fills me with shame. When has the US ever been great or a source of freedom for all people?” … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles Testimonials