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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T103000
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Building Power for Frontline Communities"
DESCRIPTION:Ronda Rutledge\, Executive Director of Ecotrust\, and citizen of the Cherokee Nation will give a presentation on building power for frontline communities. \nRegister for buffet lunch following program ($25) using the form below. \nIf the registration form below does not work for you and ONLY if it does not work\, you can pay here and email our Communications team to let us know your number of attendees and any dietary restrictions. \nIf joining online\, use this link: https://boxcast.tv/channel/uio1swe8fnfspcmtxuba
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-ecotrust/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T190000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities to Help Our Immigrant Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:With the incoming administration\, we know that big changes are coming that will impact immigrant communities. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action. \nThe third of our forums on protecting immigrants in our communities (co-sponsored by IJAG and ARJAG) will explore different paths to active allyship with our immigrant neighbors\, whether as individuals or as a community. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action\, as the current administration’s attacks on immigrant populations continue. \n  \nOur Panelists: \n\nKeren Rodriquez – Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ)\nParker Berger – Western Farm Workers Assn. (WFWA)\nBeth Ronk – Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition (IMAC)\nRomeo Sosa – Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC)\n\n  \nRegistration info can be found in the Front Steps e-news. \n  \nWatch Part 1 (January 28): Featuring VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\, Innovation Law Lab\, and Oregon for All Coalition. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube. \nWatch Part 2 (March 4): Featuring Ricki Ruiz (District 50 Oregon State Representative)\, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)\, and ACLU of Oregon. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/opportunities-to-help-our-immigrant-neighbors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250306T210429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T223901Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend our First Unitarian Seder in celebration of Passover\, the Jewish holiday that symbolizes the universal human quest for liberty. This special ceremonial UU interfaith event\, beautifully structured for all ages\, is a remembrance of the Jews’ flight from slavery in Egypt long ago. Our community Passover Seder will be led by Rev. Alison Miller and her family\, Bill Yasnoff\, Rich Scher\, and the Seder team. It is a worship service\, a songfest\, a banquet\, and a blend of goodness\, goodies\, gravity\, and joy. Children\, Youth\, Adults\, Elders – All are welcome. We will provide a delicious lunch of traditional Seder foods. \nAdults $25 each / Children $10 each \nCome one and all to enjoy food\, fellowship\, candlelight\, stories\, music and more! \nPlease register now here. \nRegister early as space is limited!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/passover-seder-2025/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250203T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "p:ear - Homeless Youth Art Project"
DESCRIPTION:Antonio Camacho Martinez\, program director of the organization p:ear\, will present what it is\, who is involved\, and what they do. \nTo join us for a brown bag lunch & dessert ($5) following the program\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-pear/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250219T235739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210758Z
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SUMMARY:"No Place to Grow Old" Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Filmed in Portland and hosted by COHHO\, First Unitarian’s Shower Project\, and WeShine\, “No Place to Grow Old” is a poignant documentary that sheds light on the growing crisis of senior homelessness in America. It’s a call to action and a reminder that homelessness is not just an issue for the young or the forgotten. It’s a problem that affects us all in the Portland area and beyond. The film’s producer and founder of Humans for Housing\, Michael Larson\, will be present as will representatives from COHHO\, our Shower Project\, and WeShine. \nWatch the trailer and prepare to be moved. Pizza and cookies will be served. $10 donation requested. PLEASE RSVP! \nWeShine designs\, builds\, and operates neighborhood-based micro-villages that provide safe\, transitional shelter and services where vulnerable\, unsheltered adults in the Portland metropolitan area can live as they prepare to become successful tenants in permanent\, affordable housing.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/no-place-to-grow-old-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250203T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250203T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T194853Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Successful Transitions in Aging
DESCRIPTION:A Process of Personal Introspection and Practical Planning \nAging is inevitably a time of slowing down and presents us with unique challenges. Yet aging is also a time ripe with possibilities for change and growth. Folks of any age are invited to join the UU Men’s Community for a half-day workshop which will be presented in two parts: First\, we will connect with one another\, exploring our hopes\, fears and strategies for making the most of the years still ahead of us. Second\, we will look at the nuts and bolts of estate planning and end-of-life health decisions. Cathy Hall\, member of the board of directors of the Oregon Memorial Association\, will join us to describe the services OMA provides. She will include an overview of OMA’s comprehensive end-of-life planning workshop\, All’s Well That Ends Well\, which is offered monthly.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/workshop-successful-transitions-in-aging/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20241128T002326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T184307Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Breaking A Bad Law: The Relevance of Abortion History in the U.S."
DESCRIPTION:Judith Arcana is a Jane\, a member of the Chicago abortion underground in the late 1960s through early 1970s\, and a long-time abortion provider prior to Roe v. Wade. \nTo join us for a brown bag lunch & dessert ($5) following the program\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-breaking-a-bad-law/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250211T193540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T011647Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* How Do We Protect Immigrants in Our Community? Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This second session in our three-part series will focus on legislative advocacy. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action\, as the Oregon legislative session progresses. Through an anti-racist lens\, we will explore strategic ways we can act in solidarity to promote and defend the rights and human dignity of immigrants and other marginalized communities in our state. \nWe are excited to host these outstanding panelists: Ricki Ruiz\, District 50 Oregon State Representative; Ira Cuello-Martinez\, Policy and Advocacy Director of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN); and Jessica Maravilla\, Policy Director of the ACLU of Oregon. \nRegister here by March 4 at 5 p.m. to receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \nIt’s not too late to see Part 1! On January 28\, more than 150 people participated in the first session\, which featured informational presentations by VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\, Innovation Law Lab\, and Oregon for All Coalition. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-do-we-protect-immigrants-in-our-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T015947Z
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Sewell Lecture: A Tale of Two States
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are required for this event. To purchase\, visit our Eventbrite page. \nAlthough Oregon is a high-access abortion state\, we share a border with one of the lowest-access states in the US. That presents opportunities to partner with Idaho to understand their challenges and support initiatives within Idaho and access in Oregon – such as support for the 2026 Equal Rights for All ballot initiative. It also provides a cautionary tale because abortion was legal in Idaho until August 2022. We want to illuminate how to be in solidarity\, clarify the broader connection of abortion\, birth control\, and gender-affirming care to overall healthcare\, and find ways to join forces as a united front in opposition to a nationwide ban on abortion. \nThe 2025 Marilyn Sewell Social Justice Lecture will combine a production of Pro-Voice Project Abortion Diaries followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Amelia Huntsberger (OB/GYN)\, Jen Jackson Quintana of the Pro-Voice Project\, and Yesenia Morales of Latino Network and Oregon’s Equal Rights for All Campaign. \nCo-presented with Oregon Equal Rights for All Campaign & Pro-Voice Project of Idaho. \nFor more details and to purchase tickets\, visit our Eventbrite page.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sewell-lecture-2025/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250203T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. Together\, we will trace our spiritual paths\, explore our understandings of the sacred\, human nature\, and religious practice\, and develop our personal credos: an expression of our most sacred beliefs and fundamental values that guide our lives. We will also get a chance to learn a little more about Unitarian Universalist history and build community with one another! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250212T184830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T184830Z
UID:10001281-1740508200-1740513600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Learn about Activism for Peace in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Are you disturbed by the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza with over 50\,000 Palestinians killed and rampant human rights violations? Are you upset about the billions of United States dollars in unconditional military aid to Israel? Were you appalled by President Trump’s call for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza? Are you ready to learn what UUs can do to work for peace and human rights in Palestine/Israel? \nIf the answer to any of these questions is yes\, we hope you will join us on Tuesday\, February 25th to learn about Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) and how we can take action together. UUJME was founded in 1971 to educate and mobilize UUs to greater understanding and action for a just peace in Palestine/Israel.  There are over 12 UUJME chapters with over 2\,000 members. \nIn June of 2024\, the UUA General Assembly adopted an Action of Immediate Witness (AIW) called Solidarity with Palestinians. Our work is made more urgent by the calls for ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the increase in violence and forced removal of Palestinians in the West Bank. We hope that you will join our efforts in alignment with this denominational call to action. \nJoin us on February 25th to learn more about UUJME and to get to know other congregants who are seeking community as we work for peace and human rights.  Let us know if you are coming\, or if you can’t come but want to stay informed\, by filling out this RSVP.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learn-about-activism-for-peace-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250130T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T185042Z
UID:10001234-1739706300-1739714400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Climate Teach-in: Acting to Address Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest on climate related legislation in Oregon from 350PDX. This teach-in is open to anyone who wants to learn how to talk to their legislator! \nA light lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/climate-teach-in-acting-to-address-climate-change/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20241128T002255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T184240Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Friends of Tryon Creek"
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Tryon Creek Executive Director\, Gabe Sheoships\, will share a presentation that draws cultural differences and parallels between Indigenous stewardship practices and Western models of environmental engagement\, sharing examples and lessons from his work. \nTo join us for a brown bag lunch & dessert ($5) following the program\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-friends-of-tryon-creek/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20250116T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T185145Z
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SUMMARY:COP29 and Beyond – Climate Action in the Wake of the November Elections
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Community for Earth for a presentation by Dr. Frank Granshaw\, who will summarize some of the key takeaways from the most recent U.N. climate summit held in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, and share his insights about next steps for climate action as the world braces for a new U.S. administration. Dr. Granshaw is a retired geoscience instructor and a glacial geologist who remains active in climate education and advocacy.   \nContact CFEUUPDX@gmail.com for questions about this gathering or to learn more about Community for Earth. Watch for more information about our upcoming Climate Justice Action Series\, starting with a session on legislative advocacy scheduled for February 16th.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/cop29-and-beyond-climate-action-in-the-wake-of-the-november-elections/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20241220T220315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010942Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements
DESCRIPTION:With the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and abroad\, overt antisemitism is resurging to fuel these movements. We’ve seen violent attacks on Jews in recent years\, including the murder of congregants worshipping at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and right-wing marchers carrying tiki-torches and yelling anti-Jewish slogans. Antisemitism is real and it is deeply woven into our culture. It is both subtle and overt and has had traumatizing impacts on Jewish communities for generations.\n\nAntisemitism is also confusing\, including when claims of antisemitism are used to divert and divide justice seeking movements or when progressive people perpetuate antisemitic tropes. UU efforts to address the unspeakable violence in Israel and Palestine have activated people’s trauma\, confusion\, and frustration. We believe that in order to act effectively and accountably within our UU communities\, we must understand how antisemitism is present and how we can counter it as we fight for justice and human rights.\n\nIf you’d like to learn alongside us\, we invite you to join us for a two-part in-person program\, taking place on January 12 and January 26. Registration is required. Attendance at the first session is required to join the second session. Read more and register here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/countering-antisemitism-in-our-movements/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133904
CREATED:20241127T214151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T184255Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Homelessness in Portland: Upstream Causes\, Downstream Effects\, and Finding the Pathways Home"
DESCRIPTION:On any given night in the United States\, more than 650\,000 people experience homelessness. West Coast states\, including Oregon\, are among the most significantly affected. Why? And what are we doing locally to help more of our neighbors find pathways home? \nSpeaker: Ryan Deibert\, Interim Director of Multnomah County’s Homelessness Response System. \nTo join us for a brown bag lunch & dessert ($5) following the program\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-homelessness-in-portland/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
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