Last Saturday, over 80 members of our community joined with thousands of others in Portland to peacefully protest attacks on our democracy and human rights. Our UU values and commitments … Continue reading Pictures from the Hands Off! Rally on April 5
Located in the heart of our vibrant community, the First Unitarian Bookstore is more than just a place to find great reads—it’s a hub that supports our church’s mission and … Continue reading Discover the First Unitarian Bookstore: A Community Hub Supporting Our Church
First Unitarian is allowed 16 delegates to the GA, in addition to the ministers. We would love to have a full complement. Delegates can attend remotely or in person. They may … Continue reading Be a Delegate for the 2025 UUA General Assembly
The first two weeks of the second Trump presidency have been distressing, at best, as we learn about the rollback of human and civil rights protections in the U.S. Many … Continue reading Are We a Sanctuary Congregation?
You can learn a lot about someone by looking at their workbench. You can see a person’s projects, what they think is important, and what is not. You will see … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: A Goodbye
Thank you to our youth who participated and to everyone who sent in pictures!
To get everyone in the mood for our winter solstice service, we offer this poem. Let us welcome the spirit of this season! The Shortest Day, by Susan CooperAnd so … Continue reading The Shortest Day
Well, everything is moving right along. Halloween and Thanksgiving have zoomed right by and now comes the rest. The Christmas pageant on 12/22 (wow, 100 years old!), Christmas Eve services … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: December 2024
Thank you to all who joined us to rededicate Eliot Chapel in celebration of 100 years on this block! Scroll down to view images from the ceremony on Sunday, November … Continue reading A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Eliot Chapel Rededication Ceremony
Fall is up and running, and things are beginning to speed up. It’s a lot like an old-timey steam locomotive: some huffing and puffing, clanking, bell-ringing, and we are off … Continue reading Notes from the Sextons’ Workbench: November 2024
