Our Annual Auction is the biggest FUN-raiser and fundraiser of the year. It kicked off last Sunday, April 27, in Fuller Hall on Sunday and online throughout the week, and … Continue reading The Spirit of Our Auction

Our congregation is a teaching congregation. Over time, we have served the wider Unitarian Universalist Association by accepting and mentoring intern ministers who are in the process of formation as … Continue reading The Role of Ordination in Our Tradition

As you may have read in last week’s minister column, “In a time when so many of our values, such as promoting democracy and human dignity, are under attack, our … Continue reading Going to the Rally Together

Unitarian Universalism is a faith that lifts up the “prophethood and the priesthood of all believers.” While I may possess the title of Reverend and the role of a minister, … Continue reading Justice is the Work of Many Minds, Hands, and Hearts

In these days that can feel dark and stormy, it’s a joy to come together and celebrate the vibrant life of our community. On April 6, 2025, First Unitarian Portland … Continue reading Honoring Our Connection: A Membership Celebration

We hold many beliefs, but we share in one faith. Unitarian Universalism is a religious movement that draws wisdom from multiple sources, including the world religions. Here is the full … Continue reading Many Traditions, One Faith

Friends, we find ourselves in a time of fasting. The Muslim observance of Ramadan began last Friday evening and yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian liturgical season … Continue reading A Season for Letting Go

This month, we’ve been reflecting together on the topic of grief: the many different types of grief, the role grief plays in our lives, and how we can hold and … Continue reading A Spell for Grief

I wasn’t at church on Sunday, but I often make sure to tune in afterwards if I can’t be in the sanctuary. For me, worship is a way to center … Continue reading Growing Our Roots and Our Wings