Dana Buhl, Director of Social Justice
September 5, 2021
Like many of you, my mind, gut and heart keep traveling to Texas in rage, in despair, in fear, and back again to rage. Abortion has essentially been made illegal in Texas. Vigilantes have been released on women, … read more.
If you are reading this, you are alive. Let’s celebrate that! Take a full breath. Let your face find the shape of a soft smile of contentment. Inhale another breath of celebration: “I am alive.” Exhale with gratitude.
How does that feel? What possibilities does connecting … read more.
Dear Members and Friends,
This week Director of Social Justice, Dana Buhl, offers a reflection:
Last weekend, I completed the Jubilee 3 weekend anti-racism workshop, along with nine other congregants from First Unitarian Church. I’m both tired and inspired at the late hour. I was touched by … read more.
At the heart of First Unitarian’s mission is to be a beacon of hope and to act for social justice. Our 11 Social Justice Action Groups (SJAGs) live out this mission through their advocacy and education in relationships with community organizations … read more.
First Unitarian Files for Temporary Restraining Order on Federal Law Enforcement
(You can see this feature in this weeks Speaking of Justice: Weekly Update 7/30.)
As you know, First Unitarian Portland is a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed last week to require that the recently-deployed federal law enforcement agents … read more.
During July, while Rev. Sinkford takes a summer break, look to this weekly update for ways that our congregation is responding and how you can engage in our justice work.
This piece is featured in our Speaking of Justice: Weekly Update 7/23/2020
Waking this morning, after the 55th … read more.
During July, while Rev. Sinkford takes a summer break, look to this weekly update for ways that our congregation is responding and how you can engage in our justice work.
Last week with over 300 signatures, including ministers and congregants, First Unitarian submitted this letter to Mayor … read more.
Over the summer, Speaking of Justice: Weekly Update will bring updates on First Unitarian’s social justice work, including the call for police accountability, our response during the Covid19 crisis and other issues facing our city and our world. During July, while Rev. Sinkford takes a summer … read more.
Hello all,
For the month of July “Bill’s Blog” will be in the form of “Speaking of Justice”. This is a weekly update Social Justice does every week through a DIFFERENT Google Doc link.
Over the summer, Speaking of Justice: Weekly Update will bring updates on First Unitarian’s … read more.
The burst of tears
surprised me on Tuesday morning. I had been on edge since hearing President
Trump’s unlawful order to assassinate the Iranian top general was carried
through on Iraqi soil. So many questions swirled.
If there is retaliation
and escalating strikes by the U.S., what will this mean … read more.
