Jim D was born and raised in New England.  After graduating from Boston College and Notre Dame Law School, he moved “sight unseen” to Oregon in 1971. He continues to … Continue reading James (Jim) D

Debra D, president and founder of Synergy Resources Group (SRG) leads a multi-disciplinary firm that specializes in organizational health and development with an emphasis on organizational assessments and restructure; fiscal … Continue reading Debra D

Barbara is a recent transplant to Portland, Oregon, having moved from Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2024. A seeker of spiritual meaning, she found her way to the Unitarian Church … Continue reading Barbara P.

Jim was born and raised in a rural Northern Indiana farming community.  After finishing university, he had a 42 year career in academic libraries including Indiana University, Northwestern and the … Continue reading James W.

Sue S (she/her) joined First Unitarian Portland after attending with her partner, curious to learn more about the community. She quickly found a welcoming space that resonated with her values … Continue reading Sue S

Sarah S (she/her) is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister who has been deeply involved in UU leadership and ministry for decades. She joined First Church in 1980, where she was … Continue reading Sarah S.

Steve S discovered his spiritual home in the Unitarian Universalist community at Quimper Fellowship in Port Townsend, Washington in 2009, seeking a liberal and inclusive environment. His interests include pickleball, … Continue reading Steve S.

Sherry R. (she/her) has been an active Unitarian Universalist since 2008, officially joining in 2010. After retiring in 2000 from Portland Community College and moving to Port Ludlow, Washington, in … Continue reading Sherry R.

Elizabeth B. , who goes by “Britt,” discovered Unitarian Universalism 14 years ago and immediately felt at home. Though she had never heard of UU before, she realized it aligned … Continue reading Elizabeth (Britt) B

Eileen D is a long-time admirer of Unitarian Universalism, and First Unitarian Portland is the first community she has formally joined. She is deeply moved by the thought-provoking and heartfelt … Continue reading Eileen D.