Events Calendar

Name: Children and Youth Learning Community
Start: 2026-05-24T10:15:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-24T11:30:00-07:00

May 2026
The Alliance Presents “What Happens When Suffering Meets Compassion”

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm The Alliance Presents

Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR

Program/Event

Come listen to Portland filmmaker Andrew Hinton talk about his short documentary film "Tashi and the Monk" and his journey to northern India to see how loving kindness is changing the lives of children. Showing with a discussion to follow. After the talk, Andrew will send us the link for a follow-up to the short … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “What Happens When Suffering Meets Compassion”
Monthly Board Meeting

May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monthly Board Meeting

Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States +1 more

Meeting

Congregants are welcome to join us in person (Buchan Reception Hall) or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82930223125?pwd=nWHAO9V2u2GYaaNeMOcai3cKCsz4VU.1
Contemplative Practices Group

May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Contemplative Practices Group

Channing, A101 +1 more

Gathering & Connection

First 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
Vespers

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm Vespers

Virtual

Gathering & Connection

Our 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
🕯️ Sunday Worship

May 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am 🕯️ Sunday Worship

Main Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States

Service

In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
Children and Youth Learning Community

May 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Children and Youth Learning Community

Learning Community

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 … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
Drop-In Parenting Circle

May 10 @ 11:45 am - 2:00 pm Drop-In Parenting Circles

Gathering & Connection

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.
Loving Kindness Meditation

May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Loving Kindness Meditation

Virtual

Gathering & Connection

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 … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith

May 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm *Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith

Program/Event

A 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
Vespers

May 15 @ 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm Vespers

Virtual

Gathering & Connection

Our 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
Pam Noble Celebration of Life

May 16 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR

Memorial

Long time member Pam Noble died on April 14 at the age of 80 after a long health journey including hospitalization. Pam grew up in the church and later served as a Learning Community teacher, Wedding Coordinator, Family Camp Director, Parker Bell ringer, and helped restore the Children's Mosaic. She will be remembered for her … Continue reading Pam Noble Celebration of Life
🕯️ Sunday Worship

May 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am 🕯️ Sunday Worship

Main Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States

Service

In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
Children and Youth Learning Community

May 17 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Children and Youth Learning Community

Learning Community

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 … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
*Registration Required* Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss

May 17 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss

Gathering & Connection

In this four-session class for people who are grieving the loss of a close family member, we will explore the nature of grief, offer the opportunity to share your own grief story, and conduct a ritual of remembrance. We will offer suggestions for coping with significant anniversaries and holidays. Resources will be provided. There is … Continue reading *Registration Required* Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss
2026 All-Church Forum

May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2026 All-Church Forums

Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR

Meeting

The 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 All-Church Forum
Loving Kindness Meditation

May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Loving Kindness Meditation

Virtual

Gathering & Connection

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 … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
Contemplative Practices Group

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Contemplative Practices Group

Gathering & Connection

First 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
Vespers

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm Vespers

Virtual

Gathering & Connection

Our 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
🕯️ Sunday Worship

May 24 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am 🕯️ Sunday Worship

Main Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States

Service

In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
Children and Youth Learning Community

May 24 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Children and Youth Learning Community

Learning Community

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 … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community

LOCATION

First Unitarian Portland

Join us for our Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. in person or online!

Events Calendar

May 2026

The Alliance Presents “What Happens When Suffering Meets Compassion”

Monthly Board Meeting

Contemplative Practices Group

Vespers

🕯️ Sunday Worship

Children and Youth Learning Community

Drop-In Parenting Circle

Loving Kindness Meditation

Registration Closed Journey to Articulating Your Faith

Vespers

Pam Noble Celebration of Life

🕯️ Sunday Worship

Children and Youth Learning Community

Registration Required Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss

2026 All-Church Forum

Loving Kindness Meditation

Contemplative Practices Group

Vespers

🕯️ Sunday Worship

Children and Youth Learning Community