We are all aware of the return of in-person gatherings in our community. Public schools are open for in-person learning. Our neighbors and some of us have sat shoulder to … Continue reading In-Person Worship Returns to First Unitarian on November 7
For the month of October, we share our plate with Honor the Earth, a Native organization who provides financial and organizing support to Native environmental initiatives. Honor the Earth works closely … Continue reading Honor the Earth: October
From Community for Earth (CFE) After failure by the Oregon legislature to adopt any meaningful climate legislation in the 2019 Legislative Session, Governor Kate Brown did what she could to reduce greenhouse gases through an Executive Order. EO 20-04 set new science-based … Continue reading Make Your Voice Heard in Oregon to Help Save the Climate
For the month of September, we share our plate with the Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy’s disaster relief fund. These funds go directly to frontline communities in the Gulf South … Continue reading GCCLP: September
This week we share our plate with Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees, or SOAR, a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Since the 1970s, SOAR has welcomed and assisted … Continue reading SOAR: September 5
From Advancing Racial Justice Action Group (ARJAG) By Ethel Gullette Looking for meaningful community-building at First Church? Here it is! Last year, in the midst of the pandemic and the … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles
From Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) by David Delk Billionaires’ share of wealth has increased by $5.5 trillion during the course of the pandemic while working class folks lose their … Continue reading Time for a Wealth Tax
DRUUMM is a Unitarian Universalist People of Color Ministry and anti-racist collective bringing lay and religious professionals together to overcome racism through resistance and transform Unitarian Universalism through our multicultural experiences. DRUUMM … Continue reading DRUMM: August 29
We share our plate with the UUA Office at the United Nations. From involvement in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to leading the faith caucus to establish the … Continue reading UNO@UN: August 22
This week, we share our plate with AUUMM (Association for UU Music Ministries) The Association for Unitarian Universalist Music Ministries (formerly UU Musicians Network) supports music and worship arts professionals, leaders, and those … Continue reading AUMM: August 15
