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SUMMARY:🥞 Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free\, delicious pancakes in Buchan Reception Hall from 8:45 to 10 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month. We will have plain\, blueberry\, chocolate\, and blueberry-chocolate pancakes fresh off the griddle. All are welcome! \nHosted by the UU Men’s Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%9e-pancake-breakfast/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T174000
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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
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235334Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nJoin 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 and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Unitarian for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Unitarian. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-3/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250923T222948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this season of the Jewish High Holidays in annual practice of reflection and renewal. May we turn towards the work of repair and learning how to choose life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/yom-kippur-2025/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230333Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Creating Community with Those Living with Dementia"
DESCRIPTION:Andie Shepard will present the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia\, raising awareness of the needs of caregivers and those affected. She is the Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association for the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. \nBring your lunch for after the program. Email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org to join for the dessert ($5).
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-creating-community-with-those-living-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250930T225804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T225804Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training
DESCRIPTION:A beginner’s introduction and a veteran’s refresher to the principles and practices of nonviolence\, knowing your rights as a protester\, and an overview of basic de-escalation techniques. Facilitated by engaging\, long-time activist\, and trainer Malcom Scott.\n\nRegistration required! Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/know-your-rights-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
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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-2026/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250908T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193437Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
DESCRIPTION:We all have stories to tell — perhaps big and important events and accomplishments\, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. \nJoin fellow congregants to begin or continue writing the narratives of our lives. We will write together\, share if desired\, and create connections with one another through our stories. All levels of writing experience and those with works in progress are welcome. \nDates: September 29\, October 13 and 27\, and November 10 \nPlease commit to all sessions. Class is limited to 12. \nRegistration is now closed! \nFor questions\, email facilitator Jennifer O.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/writing-life-stories/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250911T184407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T183429Z
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SUMMARY:Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an honest\, values-based conversation about what’s working—and what still needs to change—in our region’s response to homelessness. \nAcross Multnomah\, Washington\, and Clackamas counties\, people are working hard to make progress on homelessness—but that progress isn’t always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees and the real impact of the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program. \nLaura Golino de Lovato is the Executive Director of Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP)\, a nonprofit organization providing housing assistance\, transportation\, and advocacy to very low-income seniors in Multnomah County. \nLed by Laura\, this conversation will offer a chance to: \n\nLearn how the SHS program is helping connect people to housing and supportive services\nHear real stories of progress and challenge from trusted local voices\nAsk questions and share your perspective in an honest\, respectful space\nLeave with a clearer understanding of the path forward\n\nWhether you’re concerned\, curious\, frustrated\, hopeful\, or all of the above\, you’re welcome to join the conversation. Event sponsored by COHHO (Committee on Hunger and Homelessness) and HereTogether Oregon.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/shs-conversation/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Youth Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The 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 building.  Stop by the R.E. Information Desk in the Eliot Center if you need to register your children or youth\, or have questions for us.  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
UID:10001352-1759054500-1759059000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:🕯️ Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250902T172452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T172452Z
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SUMMARY:Margo Clark Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Long-time member Margo Clark died on August 14 at the age of 71 after living with cancer for several years. Margo served in many roles here at the church. She was a member of our Music & Arts Committee\, Leadership Council\, was a Sunday morning usher\, and for 11 years served delicious homemade soup for our Monday evening activities here at the church. Church Administrator Kathryn Estey says\, “I was pleased to serve with her on our Board of Trustees back in the early 2000s. Margo was just plain fun to be with.” She leaves her husband Bill\, also a member here\, and her children Janie and Matt and their kids. Our tender thoughts are with the whole family.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/margo-clark-memorial/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001565-1758906000-1758908400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
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
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250909T234316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194701Z
UID:10001795-1758736800-1758744000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Barbara Fields Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:Member 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. \nJoin us on September 24 at 6 p.m. in Buchan Reception Hall to celebrate her life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/barbara-fields-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memorial
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001473-1758571200-1758573000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
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-2026/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
UID:10001395-1758449700-1758454200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Children and Youth Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The 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 building.  Stop by the R.E. Information Desk in the Eliot Center if you need to register your children or youth\, or have questions for us.  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
UID:10001351-1758449700-1758454200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:🕯️ Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250827T212039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212202Z
UID:10001772-1758445200-1758448800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
DESCRIPTION:We 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. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/autumn-yoga/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001564-1758301200-1758303600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
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
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250917T235414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235414Z
UID:10001825-1758200400-1758205800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nJoin 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 and develop more perspective. \n“Contemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ‘doings.’ In order to ‘wake up’ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ‘from doing to being.’ “ – Keith Kristich \nThis is a drop-in group. Any silent sitting practice is welcomed and no prior meditation experience is needed. If you would like to learn a contemplative practice for use during the group\, let the facilitators know and they will meet with you half an hour before the group sit begins. \nEach group meeting consists of a 20-minute meditation\, a check-in on a spiritually oriented topic\, and deep discussion of a poem or short reading. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Unitarian for 20 years. She has taught spiritual practice classes and been involved with Wellspring\, the Labyrinth and other church programs. She learned meditation in college and has had a daily meditation practice since joining First Unitarian. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2-3/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001472-1757966400-1757968200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
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-2026/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062309
CREATED:20250903T234733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T023308Z
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SUMMARY:Therese DesCamp Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:Former 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\, the nature of causality\, climate instability and embodiment—with the inner world of meditation and prayer\, to offer an intelligent\, accessible\, sometimes hilarious\, and always heart-opening whole. Early reviewers have called Hands Like Roots “foundational and funny\, poetic and practical\,” “an extraordinary work of hope in a moment that often feels completely bereft of hope\,” and “essential spiritual nourishment for weary hearts.” \nSponsored by First Unitarian Beacon Bookstore\, the reading will take place in the Buchan Reception Hall at First Unitarian Church in Portland from 2:30-4:00 p.m. on September 14th. Free parking is available in the church lot on 12th between Salmon and Main; entrance to the Buchan Reception Hall is on Salmon Street\, between 12th and 13th. \nTherese DesCamp claimed Portland as her hometown as a young adult. She spent a dozen years working as an advocate for differently-abled persons before moving to Berkeley for graduate school. Following completion of an MDiv and PhD—and a peripatetic life following jobs in California—DesCamp settled in the Kootenay Mountains of rural British Columbia\, where she founded a retreat centre with her husband\, George Meier. Therese was long-listed for the 2023 CBC nonfiction award\, and her writing has appeared in professional journals\, books\, popular magazines\, newspapers and online. 
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/therese-descamp-author-reading/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195532Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/parenting-circle-2/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Youth Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The 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 building.  Stop by the R.E. Information Desk in the Eliot Center if you need to register your children or youth\, or have questions for us.  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
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SUMMARY:🕯️ Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
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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
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/vespers/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20250813T180208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T192039Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Grief Group
DESCRIPTION:This group has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. \nPlease keep an eye out for an announcement in our Front Steps e-news for the grief group running in November and December.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/canceled-lay-ministry-grief-group/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Meeting,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
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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-2026/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20250529T012924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T202521Z
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SUMMARY:UU Common Read Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow UUs across the globe this summer in reading Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families (Skinner House\, 2023). \nYou 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 around the book and its topics. \nThe UUA states\, “Through interviews and photo portraits\, the subjects of this book invite readers into their real lives—their revelations\, challenges\, joys\, and networks of support. This Common Read invites UU groups to explore the nature of living authentically and the ways connections among us help us thrive.” \nLearn more about the Common Read here on the UUA’s website.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/uu-common-read-2025/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T062310
CREATED:20250903T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T171659Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Due 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! \nFirst 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 to engage. \nFor assistance in finding your way\, please check in with the Welcome Desk in the main sanctuary narthex/lobby. \nAttendees will meet church leaders\, learn about various activities and programs\, ask questions about Unitarian Universalism\, and tour the campus. This informal setting fosters connections among newcomers and long-time members\, enhancing the sense of belonging. \nFor those interested in deepening their commitment\, the orientation covers membership requirements\, including signing the Membership Record Book and making an annual financial pledge. Participants can also submit their membership application during the session\, taking a significant step in their spiritual journey with First U PDX. \nHosted by Jen Thomas\, Director of Congregational Life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/first-steps-orientation-and-campus-tour-2025-09-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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