From Curtis Bell of UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)
The violence of Hamas in causing the deaths of so many Israeli civilians at the music festival and elsewhere in the past few days has been rightly condemned by President Biden and European leaders. Unfortunately, … read more.
Hi, I’m Andy Wilson, treasurer of the church and the foundation. And it’s Annual Fund Drive time. So this is when I have to say, please give. Give early and often. Give until it hurts! Actually … if it hurts … stop. Our church is … read more.
As a certified Spiritual Director, I am particularly attuned to the spiritually independent seeker.
My Approach
Bring your curiosity, your creative spark, the questions you ponder, and your aspirations. I’ll join you with my capacity for deep listening and reflective presence. Together, we forge a unique path for … read more.
Our exciting and challenging responsibility as UUs is to find and define our own individual spiritual beliefs and path. As a spiritual director I provide companionship and support in this process. Spiritual direction provides a safe and welcoming space where you can explore and touch … read more.
The Immigrant Justice Group (IJAG) will be tabling after service to collect twin bed sets for the Refugee Care Collective.
Sunday, October 8 (Buchan)
Sunday, October 15 (Fuller Hall)
The Refugee Care Collective helps welcome refugee families to Portland by providing them with the material basics … read more.
Dear friends and fellow congregants:
My name is Ryan Deibert (he/him), and I’m grateful to serve again this year as Moderator of your Board of Trustees.
How beautiful it was this past shining Sunday to return to the sanctuary with so many of you for our Homecoming … read more.
From CARD, Care and Action for Reproductive Dignity
Over the summer, CARD members engaged in actions to support reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare here in Portland and in another state.
Ohio’s Republican legislators hoped to block a proposed change to the Ohio constitution by hastily organizing a single-issue … read more.
We share our plate with the First Unitarian Portland Shower Project. The church has been exploring what service our downtown building might offer for the care of our neighborhood. And through dedicated volunteers and staff, we are proud to say this project is well on … read more.
Residents of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation are still in dire need of drinking water.
The UU Fellowship of Central Oregon has appealed to other UU congregations for help. Residents will need 1,000 gallons of bottled water per month until water system improvements are operational.
If you … read more.
THE NEED CONTINUES!
Thank you for donating 45 pounds of non-perishable food to the Preston’s Pantry in July!
Please bring any of the following items to church and place them in the black bins in Fuller Hall by the kitchen.
Peanut Butter
Whole grain pasta
Canned protein (tuna + other meat)
Whole … read more.
