TRUUsT: August 1
This week, we share our plate with TRUUsT (Transgender Religious professional UUs Together) TRUUsT is an organization of trans Unitarian Universalists who are living out a call to ministry within … Continue reading TRUUsT: August 1
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One World, Our World: The Impact of Climate Change on Kenyan Coastal Villages
From Africa Connections Due to climate change, we are experiencing unprecedented extreme drought throughout the West and have concerns about vast wildfires, water shortages, and impacts on agriculture. Yet, this … Continue reading One World, Our World: The Impact of Climate Change on Kenyan Coastal Villages
UUs Speaking Out in Support of Palestinian Rights
From UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) Written by Curtis Bell of UUJME UUs have often been reluctant to speak out in support of Palestinian rights out of fear … Continue reading UUs Speaking Out in Support of Palestinian Rights
Black & Beyond the Binary Collective: June/July
We share our plate with Black & Beyond the Binary Collective. BBBC is dedicated to advocacy and healing for transgender and gender-variant Oregonians who are Black and have lived experiences … Continue reading Black & Beyond the Binary Collective: June/July
First U’s Music Ministry: May 30
UUs can help bring real peace to Palestine/Israel
Most UUs are looking on with horror at what is happening in Palestine/Israel right now. But we can do more than watch. We can help bring justice and peace to … Continue reading UUs can help bring real peace to Palestine/Israel
Western States Center Update
In July 2020, First Unitarian Church of Portland joined the Western States Center as a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit claiming that our right to free speech and the expression of … Continue reading Western States Center Update
Unitarians Endorse Lummi Nation Endeavor to Return Orca to Salish Sea
From UU Animal Ministry and Community for Earth (CFE) Written by The Social Justice Editorial Team Over fifty years ago, a young female orca, member of the Southern Resident Orcas … Continue reading Unitarians Endorse Lummi Nation Endeavor to Return Orca to Salish Sea
The Abolition Movement Today: Study Group Reflections
Over the last year of Uprising for Black Lives, the term “abolition” has entered into mainstream news media reflecting the central demands of the Movement to end — to defund … Continue reading The Abolition Movement Today: Study Group Reflections
Pacific Northwest Family Circle: May
For the month of May, First Unitarian shares our plate offering with the Pacific Northwest Family Circle, an all-volunteer community group that supports Oregon and Washington Families whose Loved Ones were killed or injured … Continue reading Pacific Northwest Family Circle: May