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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss
DESCRIPTION:In this four-session class for people who are grieving the loss of a close family member\, we will explore the nature of grief\, offer the opportunity to share your own grief story\, and conduct a ritual of remembrance. We will offer suggestions for coping with significant anniversaries and holidays. Resources will be provided. \nThere is no cost\, but pre-registration is required. Register here. There is a limit of ten participants. \nThe group is facilitated by the Rev. Duane Fickeisen and Dr. Bill Yasnoff. Both are members of First Unitarian and have personal experience with being widowed and in facilitating grief groups. \nQuestions can be emailed to either Duane or Bill. Registrants will receive confirmation and the room location at First Unitarian a week or so before the first gathering. \n  \nDates: April 12\, 19\, and 26\, and May 17. \nTiming: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. \n\nAddress: Eliot Center/Buchan Building
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/good-grief-april2026/2026-04-26/
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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-2026/2026-04-27/
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SUMMARY:Vigils for Troubling Times
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to cope with the daily news and events in these dark days? We invite you to join Vigils for Troubling Times\, a quiet service of music\, poetry\, readings\, reflection\, and meditation offered on Zoom. \nBeginning on Tuesday\, February 24\, from 5:30 – 6:10 p.m. on Zoom\, we will gather in community for lament\, solace\, inspiration and hope. The series will continue on the 4th Tuesday of each month through June. \nClick here to join.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vigils-for-troubling-times/2026-04-28/
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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
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