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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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Canceled First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
Gathering & ConnectionDue 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! 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 … Continue reading First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
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UU Common Read Discussion
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, ORGathering & ConnectionJoin your fellow UUs across the globe this summer in reading Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families (Skinner House, 2023). You 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 … Continue reading UU Common Read Discussion
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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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Canceled *Canceled* Grief Group
Gathering & ConnectionThis group has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. Please keep an eye out for an announcement in our Front Steps e-news for the grief group running in November and December.
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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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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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Therese DesCamp Author Reading
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesProgram/EventFormer Portland resident and longtime author Therese DesCamp will read from her newly published book, Hands Like Roots: Notes on an Entangled Contemplative Path (Santos Books, 2025) on Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. DesCamp’s essays explore life as a contemplative firmly planted in and entwined with community. She weaves seemingly disparate topics—hydrology, cognitive linguistics, political chaos, … Continue reading Therese DesCamp Author Reading
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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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Contemplative Practices Group
Gathering & 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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*Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
Classroom A108Gathering & ConnectionWe 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. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for … Continue reading *Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
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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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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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Barbara Fields Celebration of Life
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesMemorialMember Barbara Fields died unexpectedly on July 23 at the age of 77. Barbara joined our church in 2020, was on the Nominating Committee and was also active in the anti-racist book groups. One friend described Barbara as a beautiful soul. We will miss her warm, caring personality. Join us on September 24 at 6 … Continue reading Barbara Fields Celebration of Life
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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