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SUMMARY:New to Portland Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:New to town? Join Rev. Leah Ongiri and Jen Thomas at this meet-up for congregants new to Portland that want to meet others from the church community or ask questions about the Portland area. We will have some treats to share and play a game. Families are welcome. No RSVP required.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/new-to-portland-meet-up/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T194953Z
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SUMMARY:Good Times Book Group: The Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
DESCRIPTION:We meet by Zoom from 7 – 8:30 pm. Please contact Sue L. to get on the email list for Zoom links.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/good-times-book-group-the-long-petal-of-the-sea-by-isabel-allende/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241212T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235232Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Classroom A108 \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! Join with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life\, increase mindfulness and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading.  Facilitators are Patty and Ron. They look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Church for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Church. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Church. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001557-1752858000-1752860400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T181824Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Summer Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga with Ginny K. before the Sunday service from 9 – 10 a.m. We will meet in room A108. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. \nLIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We will release the sign-up form for the next date after each class through our Front Steps e-news. There will be a total of four classes over the summer.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/summer-yoga/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001558-1753462800-1753465200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001559-1754067600-1754070000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T181824Z
UID:10001517-1754211600-1754215200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Summer Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga with Ginny K. before the Sunday service from 9 – 10 a.m. We will meet in room A108. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. \nLIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We will release the sign-up form for the next date after each class through our Front Steps e-news. There will be a total of four classes over the summer.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/summer-yoga/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250529T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T233841Z
UID:10001528-1754221500-1754226000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour is a welcoming regular event held on the first Sunday of most months\, designed for new and returning members of First Unitarian Portland (First U PDX). This session offers an overview of the church’s history\, core values\, and vibrant community\, encouraging participants to explore their connection and discover ways to engage. \nFor assistance in finding your way\, please check in with the Welcome Desk in the main sanctuary narthex/lobby. \nAttendees will meet church leaders\, learn about various activities and programs\, ask questions about Unitarian Universalism\, and tour the campus. This informal setting fosters connections among newcomers and long-time members\, enhancing the sense of belonging. \nFor those interested in deepening their commitment\, the orientation covers membership requirements\, including signing the Membership Record Book and making an annual financial pledge. Participants can also submit their membership application during the session\, taking a significant step in their spiritual journey with First U PDX. \nHosted by Jen Thomas\, Director of Congregational Life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/first-steps-orientation-and-campus-tour-2526/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Narthex/Lobby\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241212T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235115Z
UID:10001811-1754571600-1754577000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! Join with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life\, increase mindfulness and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading.  Facilitators are Patty C. and Ron W. They look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Unitarian for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Unitarian. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Unitarian. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001560-1754672400-1754674800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T181333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184136Z
UID:10001519-1754825400-1754834400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Last Wishes: How Do We Want to Be Remembered?
DESCRIPTION:What are the life stories you want others to know and remember about you? What do you want your legacy to be? How do you start sometimes difficult conversations regarding your last wishes with friends and family? Join Rev. Duane Fickeisen and First U Senior Engagement (FUSE) team for an afternoon of conversation with one another about the journey of life\, who we have become along the paths we’ve taken\, and what we hope others will remember. We’ll talk about how to plan for a memorial service and how to approach writing your obituary. We will also ask for your ideas on topics for future forums. All ages welcome! \nBring your own lunch and desserts. Drinks will be provided. Please RSVP with the “Going” button below so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/last-wishes-forum/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001908-1755277200-1755279600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T181824Z
UID:10001518-1755421200-1755424800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Summer Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga with Ginny K. before the Sunday service from 9 – 10 a.m. We will meet in room A108. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. \nLIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We will release the sign-up form for the next date after each class through our Front Steps e-news. There will be a total of four classes over the summer.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/summer-yoga/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250320T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T191915Z
UID:10001317-1755433800-1755442800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:All-Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Peninsula Park on August 17 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. \nFun for all ages—games and activities for kids and adults. \nBring your own lunch and a dessert to share. \nSponsored by First Unitarian’s Good Times Committee. \nLook in upcoming editions of our Front Steps e-news for more details!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/all-church-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Off Campus: Peninsula Park\, 700 N Rosa Parks Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97217
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241212T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235232Z
UID:10001824-1755781200-1755786600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Classroom A108 \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! Join with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life\, increase mindfulness and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading.  Facilitators are Patty and Ron. They look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Church for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Church. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Church. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250917T235333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235334Z
UID:10001812-1756990800-1756996200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nJoin with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life\, increase mindfulness and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Unitarian for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Unitarian. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-3/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001562-1757091600-1757094000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192223Z
UID:10001546-1757234700-1757239200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:🥞 Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free\, delicious pancakes in Buchan Reception Hall from 8:45 to 10 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month. We will have plain\, blueberry\, chocolate\, and blueberry-chocolate pancakes fresh off the griddle. All are welcome! \nHosted by the UU Men’s Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%9e-pancake-breakfast/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250827T212039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212202Z
UID:10001771-1757235600-1757239200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
DESCRIPTION:We will have yoga classes led by our own Ginny K. on September 7 and 21 before service at 9 a.m. in room A108. LIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We release the sign-up form through our Front Steps e-news. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/autumn-yoga/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250903T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T171659Z
UID:10001774-1757245500-1757250000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Due to all of the other exciting activities taking place this date\, we have decided to cancel September’s class. Join us in October for the next session! \nFirst Steps Orientation and Campus Tour is a welcoming regular event held on the first Sunday of most months\, designed for new and returning members of First Unitarian Portland (First U PDX). This session offers an overview of the church’s history\, core values\, and vibrant community\, encouraging participants to explore their connection and discover ways to engage. \nFor assistance in finding your way\, please check in with the Welcome Desk in the main sanctuary narthex/lobby. \nAttendees will meet church leaders\, learn about various activities and programs\, ask questions about Unitarian Universalism\, and tour the campus. This informal setting fosters connections among newcomers and long-time members\, enhancing the sense of belonging. \nFor those interested in deepening their commitment\, the orientation covers membership requirements\, including signing the Membership Record Book and making an annual financial pledge. Participants can also submit their membership application during the session\, taking a significant step in their spiritual journey with First U PDX. \nHosted by Jen Thomas\, Director of Congregational Life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/first-steps-orientation-and-campus-tour-2025-09-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250529T012924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T202521Z
UID:10001527-1757246400-1757251800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:UU Common Read Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow UUs across the globe this summer in reading Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families (Skinner House\, 2023). \nYou can purchase this book from the Beacon Bookstore in Fuller Hall during social hour. On September 7\, Dr. Amy O. and Aileen M. of our congregation will lead a discussion around the book and its topics. \nThe UUA states\, “Through interviews and photo portraits\, the subjects of this book invite readers into their real lives—their revelations\, challenges\, joys\, and networks of support. This Common Read invites UU groups to explore the nature of living authentically and the ways connections among us help us thrive.” \nLearn more about the Common Read here on the UUA’s website.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/uu-common-read-2025/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001471-1757361600-1757363400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The teachings of Loving Kindness\, or Metta\, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says\, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center of our being. To do so is to find a way of practice that allows us to live in the world wholly and fully from our heart.” \nWith this Spiritual Practice\, one can cultivate feelings of happiness\, dispel loneliness\,  let go of fear and anxiety. If you are feeling stuck\, this practice can help you enjoy a more compassionate life for yourself and others. \nJoin us on Zoom on Monday evenings to extend Loving-Kindness to yourself\, to those around you and to the world. \nNo previous meditation practice is necessary\, and new participants are always welcome.  Join on an ongoing basis\, or drop in as you’re able. \nMay we be at peace and keep our hearts open. \nContact Katie R. for more information. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/loving-kindness-meditation-2026/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250813T180208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T192039Z
UID:10001702-1757512800-1757518200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Grief Group
DESCRIPTION:This group has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. \nPlease keep an eye out for an announcement in our Front Steps e-news for the grief group running in November and December.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/canceled-lay-ministry-grief-group/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Meeting,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001563-1757696400-1757698800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250919T185345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195532Z
UID:10001620-1757850300-1757858400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our community of parents and caregivers. Share stories and wisdom\, and take time to explore spiritual reflection. Long-time families and new folks are welcome. Meets most months from September to June. Childcare provided. Drop-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/parenting-circle-2/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001472-1757966400-1757968200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The teachings of Loving Kindness\, or Metta\, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says\, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center of our being. To do so is to find a way of practice that allows us to live in the world wholly and fully from our heart.” \nWith this Spiritual Practice\, one can cultivate feelings of happiness\, dispel loneliness\,  let go of fear and anxiety. If you are feeling stuck\, this practice can help you enjoy a more compassionate life for yourself and others. \nJoin us on Zoom on Monday evenings to extend Loving-Kindness to yourself\, to those around you and to the world. \nNo previous meditation practice is necessary\, and new participants are always welcome.  Join on an ongoing basis\, or drop in as you’re able. \nMay we be at peace and keep our hearts open. \nContact Katie R. for more information. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/loving-kindness-meditation-2026/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250917T235414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235414Z
UID:10001825-1758200400-1758205800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nJoin with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life\, increase mindfulness and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Unitarian for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Unitarian. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2-3/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T174000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001564-1758301200-1758303600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. \nCongregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box\, seen\, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is a time to join in prayer not only for our community but also for the world. \nWe look forward to sharing this time of quiet reflection with you when we are all holding so much in our hearts. \nDetails: Fridays\, 5 – 5:40 p.m. \nJoin here (SAVE THIS LINK! It works every Friday.) \nhttps://tinyurl.com/Vespers-1stU
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031618
CREATED:20250827T212039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212202Z
UID:10001772-1758445200-1758448800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
DESCRIPTION:We will have yoga classes led by our own Ginny K. on September 7 and 21 before service at 9 a.m. in room A108. LIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We release the sign-up form through our Front Steps e-news. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/autumn-yoga/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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END:VCALENDAR