To write the voter engagement letters through our UU the Vote efforts, each writer needed to answer the prompt, “I vote because…” It’s a simple, yet profound question that had … Continue reading 10,000 Letters, 10,000 Prayers
We are glad and grateful to be launching our Season of Giving, or the “Rooted and Ready” Campaign for 2023. If you missed Saturday’s letter kick-off letter, Marilyn Mays’ moving … Continue reading Season of Giving
The importance of our democracy and the right to vote was first taught to me by my mother. As young as I can remember, she brought me with her into … Continue reading Strengthening Our Democracy
Our spiritual theme of the 2022-2023 congregational year is “Rooted in Relationship.” It is an opportunity to explore formational questions, like: Who am I? and To whom do I belong? … Continue reading To Whom Do I Belong?
Last Sunday we held our congregation’s first Animal Blessing at Columbia Park in North Portland. We’ve talked about offering an Animal Blessing for years but it was Rev. Alison who … Continue reading Blessing Animals
Welcome to the Fall Equinox! It is the time of the year when the number of hours of daylight equals the number of hours of night and moonlight. It is … Continue reading Finding Balance
Homecoming Sunday was filled with energy, excitement, and people of all ages. 480 people were in-person and over 300 of you were on Boxcast, YouTube, and Facebook at the same … Continue reading Building Community
Welcome to the start of a new year and a new shared ministry. This coming Sunday, September 11th at 10:30am is our homecoming, and children, youth, and adults of all … Continue reading New Beginnings
We are getting ready for the launch of a New Year with anticipation and excitement growing. As Cassandra Scheffman, our Director of Family Ministries, shared last Sunday: “This will be … Continue reading Growing Anticipation
I am delighted to share that I have arrived in Portland! I am very excited to begin our work together. Here is an early report from my office in our … Continue reading Rooted In Relationship
