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SUMMARY:"The Water Factor" Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:A reading and discussion with author Marilynne Eichinger \nJoin members of Community for Earth for a reading from The Water Factor\, a near-future eco-thriller set in the Oregon High Desert\, and a discussion of what happens when something as sacred as water is treated as a commodity instead of a human right. Light refreshments provided. Grab a drink from coffee hour and join us for a lively conversation.  \nThe Water Factor raises urgent moral and spiritual questions about stewardship\, justice\, and our responsibility to one another. Award-winning author Marilynne Eichinger follows James Hokama Byrne as his trust in corporate systems gives way to a deeper calling to protect life and community. Set in Oregon’s High Desert and drought-stricken Ethiopia\, the novel blends action and compassion into a powerful call to conscience. Join us for a conversation about the story\, the real-world issues behind it\, and what our faith asks of us in a time of climate crisis and growing inequality.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-water-factor-author-reading/
LOCATION:Classroom B304
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T133000
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SUMMARY:Considering Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Every community is like a tapestry—each person adding their own color and texture to the whole. If you’ve been attending First Unitarian Portland and are feeling ready to become a woven part of the fabric of this congregation\, we invite you to our Considering Membership class. \nIn this one-session gathering\, you’ll learn about the commitments and joys of membership\, ask questions\, and—if you’re ready—complete the necessary steps to officially join\, including signing the membership book. \nPlease let us know you’re coming by filling out this RSVP form. Childcare will be available. \nWhether you’re new to Unitarian Universalism or simply new to Portland\, we’d be honored to help you find your place in the weave of our shared spiritual community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/2026-considering-membership-class/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123608
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents “Stories of Lan Su"
DESCRIPTION:Weaving Together Portland Communities: Stories of Lan Su – Revealing the Untold Tales of Portland’s Chinese Garden \nJoin Venus Sun\, Senior Director of Experience at Lan Su Chinese Garden\, as she traces the roots of Portland’s one-of-a-kind classical Chinese garden with its profound identity as a living expression of art\, philosophy\, and tradition\, and its cultural impact through diverse programs that invites community to connect with traditions both ancient and modern. \nBring your lunch and $5 to enjoy dessert & beverage after the program. RSVP by emailing AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org. \nTo watch online\, join us here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-stories-of-lan-su/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123608
CREATED:20251016T224218Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery. 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20260217T150137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T000536Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Seder Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our First Unitarian Seder in celebration of Passover\, the Jewish holiday that symbolizes the universal human quest for liberty. Our Seder celebration will be held on Sunday\, March 29 at 12:15 p.m. 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 Y.\, Rich S.\, 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 $30 each / Children $15 each \nCome one and all to enjoy food\, fellowship\, candlelight\, stories\, music and more! \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/seder-luncheon/
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:20260401T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20260312T183336Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents “Hope in Action"
DESCRIPTION:Hope in Action: Supporting and Empowering Immigrant Oregonians \nJoin Dr. Elizabeth Aguilera\, Director of Communications at Adelante Mujeres\, for a conversation about how Adelante Mujeres is supporting families impacted by immigration enforcement. For nearly 25 years\, Adelante Mujeres has responded to the needs of the Latine community in Washington County with urgency and compassion. Their programs are built by the community and for the community\, ensuring that no matter the challenge\, their families can thrive. \nBring your lunch and $5 to enjoy dessert & beverage after the program. RSVP by emailing AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org. \nTo watch online\, join us here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-hope-in-action/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T173000
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery. 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:OR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20260410T175404Z
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SUMMARY:FUSE Forum: We All Need a Village
DESCRIPTION:We All Need a Village: Weaving Community as We Age \nJoin panelists from NW Villages to discuss aging in place and solo aging. Snacks & beverages provided. \nFirst Unitarian’s Senior Engagement (FUSE) works to increase meaningful connections\, help members experiencing loneliness\, and enhance the spiritual well-being and centeredness of members.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/fuse-forum-we-all-need-a-village/
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:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20260402T213703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T213703Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Sewell Social Justice Lecture: AI as a Tool for Oppression and for Resistance & Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Sylvester Johnson explores AI as a force that can entrench systemic control or catalyze human agency. Lecture 1pm; Optional Workshop 3pm. \n Register here!\n\n\nAI as a Tool for Oppression and for Resistance & Liberation: \nLecture: 1-2:30 pm \nJoin us in person to explore how AI can be both a force of control and a powerful ally in the fight for freedom. Dr. Johnson will dive into the ways technology shapes society\, from surveillance to activism\, and discuss how to harness AI for positive change. \nOptional Workshop: 3-4:30 pm \nPlease join us for Dr. Johnson’s optional workshop after the lecture. We’ll explore more deeply the implications of AI for social justice and identify ways to take action in our communities. \nSummary: \nAI introduces profound risks to privacy\, the integrity of information\, and collective well-being. We will critically examine the tension between state-sponsored surveillance\, which poses an existential threat to civil liberties\, and the rise of democratized civic technology fueled by the plummeting costs of computing and expanding access to information. Ultimately\, Dr. Johnson details the building of an automated infrastructure of oppression and how we can leverage these powerful tools to create a new era of resistance and liberation. \n 
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/2026-sewell/
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:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
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SUMMARY:Rumble on the River Data Centers Forum
DESCRIPTION:As a follow up to our Sewell Lecture about AI as a Tool for Oppression and for Resistance & Liberation\, First Unitarian is hosting a session on data centers in Oregon. Aside from providing limited long-term employment opportunities and receiving tax breaks\, data centers demand extreme amounts of water\, energy and land. \nThe excellent panel includes Klickitat Chief Wilbur Slockish\, John DeVoe from WaterWatch\, Kaleb Lay from Oregon Rural Action\, Nellie McAdams from Oregon Agricultural Trust\, Kelsey Shaw Nakama from Tualatin Riverkeepers\, and Jody Wiser from Tax Fairness Oregon. Moderator: Barbara Bernstein\, Filmmaker and host of KBOO Radio’s Locus Focus. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. for tabling. Session begins at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/rumble-on-the-river-data-centers-forum/
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:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery. 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20251016T224218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T013603Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery. 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123609
CREATED:20260423T180502Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Jennifer Springsteen
DESCRIPTION:You are joyfully invited to the ordination of Jennifer Springsteen as a Minister in the Unitarian Universalist tradition.\n\nOrdination is an important and sacred tradition in our faith. The decision for First Unitarian Portland and Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver to ordain Jennifer represents their faith and support for her ministry. Friends\, colleagues\, and community members are welcome to join in this support and celebration!\n\nReception to follow in Buchan Hall.\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/ordination-of-jennifer-springsteen/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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