We are a center of community for our members and friends, and we are a community center for the greater Portland area. Among other purposes, we are a place where people can foster meaningful connections across differences and divides. We are a place where people … read more.
Happy spring, everyone! I know spring officially arrived a few weeks ago, but I hadn’t quite gotten there myself until a few days ago. The transition from winter to spring has been more on the winter side this year, it seems—cold days more than warm … read more.
One of the most basic Lenten practices is to slow down and pay attention. This is a natural orientation when we are awakened to the fact that our lives are finite, and we might proceed differently if we were present to a limited number of … read more.
Danielle Garrett, Intern Minister
One of the most formative experiences of my time as a lay leader at a large church was participating in a small, informal Bible study. We jokingly called ourselves the “Underground Bible Club” since we met in the church’s lower level. We … read more.
In the middle of this month, I gathered with Senior Ministers of Large UU Churches from around the country for our annual conference. It was an opportunity for reflection, renewal, and the exchange of insights. I would like to share with you a couple of … read more.
We are meeting right now to discern the priorities for the budget for the year ahead. I have been involved in conversations with our Board of Trustees and Executive Team, with our Staff Team, and with many of you at the January update. We are … read more.
As we wrap up this month of exploring generosity, I invite each of us to be inspired by the profound lessons we’ve absorbed. Let’s channel this inspiration into tangible actions by generously giving our time and talents. Embracing the principles of “creative altruism” advocated by … read more.
I hope that all of you are safe, warm, and dry. If you aren’t in that situation, please reach out to let us know, so we can be of assistance. A storm is a reminder that we all have need of one another at one … read more.
One source of inspiration for Unitarian Universalists is human experience, including listening to the wisdom found in the stories of our fellow congregants’ lives. The Community Circles we are launching in January provide one way to engage this practice. You can sign up to … read more.
On Celebration Sunday earlier this month, we invited you – the children and adults of all ages – to join the King Center’s BE LOVE pledge as one pathway deepening around our theme of the year, “Love is at the Center of our Faith.” In … read more.
