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Children and Youth Learning Community
Learning CommunityThe Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
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First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
Narthex/Lobby 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesGathering & ConnectionFirst 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 … Continue reading First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
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*Registration Closed* Faithful Resistance: The Power of Noncooperation
Daisy Bingham Room 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, ORProgram/EventJoin Dana Buhl, Director of Social Justice, and Mary Ann B. to explore how we Unitarian Universalists can participate in the larger movement to resist authoritarianism, grounded in our faith commitment and connected to our communities. We’ll learn about the local and national movement to build people power through the nonviolent strategy of “noncooperation.” This … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Faithful Resistance: The Power of Noncooperation
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Loving Kindness Meditation
VirtualGathering & ConnectionThe 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 … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
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The Alliance Presents “From Crisis to Community: Building Food Security Together”
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 moreProgram/EventJoin Stephanie Barr and CaSaundra Johnson from Lift UP for an honest conversation about the reality of food insecurity in the Portland area, the innovative solutions growing through partnership, and the movement towards building a more equitable food future beyond crisis response. Bring your lunch and $5 to enjoy dessert & beverage after the program. … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “From Crisis to Community: Building Food Security Together”
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Neighbor-to-Neighbor Interfaith Witness at ICE
Portland ICE Facility 4310 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesSocial JusticeNeighbor-to-Neighbor Interfaith Witness at ICE is an opportunity for faith communities to be in solidarity, declaring our moral outrage at the cruel practices of abducting community members, terrorizing communities, and separating families, in the name of an inhumane political agenda. We will demonstrate that neighbors show up for neighbors. We will be shoulder-to-shoulder to bear … Continue reading Neighbor-to-Neighbor Interfaith Witness at ICE
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Monthly Board Meeting
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States +1 moreMeetingCongregants are welcome to join us in person (Buchan Reception Hall) or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82930223125?pwd=nWHAO9V2u2GYaaNeMOcai3cKCsz4VU.1
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Contemplative Practices Group
Channing, A101 +1 moreGathering & ConnectionFirst Thursdays in Channing (A101) Third Thursdays in Eliot Chapel 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 … Continue reading Contemplative Practices Group
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Vespers
VirtualGathering & ConnectionOur Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants 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 … Continue reading Vespers
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🕯️ Sunday Worship
Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesServiceIn-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
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Children and Youth Learning Community
Learning CommunityThe Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
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🥣 Souper Sunday
Gathering & ConnectionOn the second Sunday of most months, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter. If you are able, the suggested cost … Continue reading 🥣 Souper Sunday
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Drop-In Parenting Circle
Gathering & ConnectionJoin 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.
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2026 Board & Senior Minister Forum
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, ORMeetingThe calendar is set for forums and meetings through the end of the year. Events will be held at noon in Eliot Chapel unless otherwise announced. Childcare will be available. Feb 8 – hear budget priorities from Rev. Alison and an update from the Board. Mar 8 – review the proposed budget for next church … Continue reading 2026 Board & Senior Minister Forum
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*Registration Required* Writing Life Stories: Trying New Approaches
Program/EventWhy join a writing group? Maybe you’ve been trying to make sense of the confusing event in your past or a puzzling family member. Maybe you want to write down and self-publish family stories to share with family and friends. Maybe writing stretches your brain and you like the feeling. Our general process will be … Continue reading *Registration Required* Writing Life Stories: Trying New Approaches
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Loving Kindness Meditation
VirtualGathering & ConnectionThe 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 … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
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*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
Program/EventA Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages Join 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 … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
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Young Adult Book Club
Gathering & ConnectionAnnouncing a young adult's book club! We will be meeting monthly, starting on February 12. Our first book will be All About Love by author bell hooks. Our first meeting will be mostly social with a Valentine's Theme. All About Love will be available for purchase at the church bookstore — we ask that you … Continue reading Young Adult Book Club
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Vespers
VirtualGathering & ConnectionOur Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants 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 … Continue reading Vespers