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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/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T173000
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Sewell Lecture: A Tale of Two States
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are required for this event. To purchase\, visit our Eventbrite page. \nAlthough Oregon is a high-access abortion state\, we share a border with one of the lowest-access states in the US. That presents opportunities to partner with Idaho to understand their challenges and support initiatives within Idaho and access in Oregon – such as support for the 2026 Equal Rights for All ballot initiative. It also provides a cautionary tale because abortion was legal in Idaho until August 2022. We want to illuminate how to be in solidarity\, clarify the broader connection of abortion\, birth control\, and gender-affirming care to overall healthcare\, and find ways to join forces as a united front in opposition to a nationwide ban on abortion. \nThe 2025 Marilyn Sewell Social Justice Lecture will combine a production of Pro-Voice Project Abortion Diaries followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Amelia Huntsberger (OB/GYN)\, Jen Jackson Quintana of the Pro-Voice Project\, and Yesenia Morales of Latino Network and Oregon’s Equal Rights for All Campaign. \nCo-presented with Oregon Equal Rights for All Campaign & Pro-Voice Project of Idaho. \nFor more details and to purchase tickets\, visit our Eventbrite page.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sewell-lecture-2025/
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:20250302T084500
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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/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250227T015805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T015807Z
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SUMMARY:🌀 Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:This year\, as we explore the church theme “Join the Journey\,” we will have monthly opportunities to deepen our spiritual practices and focus on our inner journeys through the Labyrinth. The Labyrinth will be set up in Fuller Hall on the first Sunday of most months from 9:30 a.m. to noon. \nWe’re always looking for more volunteers to help us set up our sacred space and plan other labyrinth related activities throughout the year. If you’d like to volunteer\, reach out to Teri.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-labyrinth-3/
LOCATION:Fuller Hall\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
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/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T215153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T232751Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Youth Learning Community: Together Time
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/children-and-youth-learning-community-together-time/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250318T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T001549Z
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SUMMARY:Considering Membership
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to deepen your connection with our faith community? Are you interested in making a deeper commitment to First Unitarian Church? Then please join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas\, Member Engagement Coordinator\, at our “Considering Membership” class on March 2! This class is designed for anyone considering taking the next step towards membership. It’s a wonderful opportunity to:\n\nAsk questions about membership and stewardship\nReceive necessary paperwork\nLearn more about the membership process and if ready\, you can sign the membership record book!\n\nThe decision to become a member is a very individual one\, and we want to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed choice.\nWe would love to have you join our journey in membership! For more information\, please contact Jen Thomas.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/considering-membership/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
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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-2025/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250131T021224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230225Z
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SUMMARY:Connect & Reflect
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of most months through June from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Zoom. Come share in conversation centered on the topic of the most recent sermon. Look for the discussion question during preservice slides and order of service.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/connect-reflect/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250211T193540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T011647Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* How Do We Protect Immigrants in Our Community? Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This second session in our three-part series will focus on legislative advocacy. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action\, as the Oregon legislative session progresses. Through an anti-racist lens\, we will explore strategic ways we can act in solidarity to promote and defend the rights and human dignity of immigrants and other marginalized communities in our state. \nWe are excited to host these outstanding panelists: Ricki Ruiz\, District 50 Oregon State Representative; Ira Cuello-Martinez\, Policy and Advocacy Director of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN); and Jessica Maravilla\, Policy Director of the ACLU of Oregon. \nRegister here by March 4 at 5 p.m. to receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \nIt’s not too late to see Part 1! On January 28\, more than 150 people participated in the first session\, which featured informational presentations by VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\, Innovation Law Lab\, and Oregon for All Coalition. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-do-we-protect-immigrants-in-our-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241128T002326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T184307Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "Breaking A Bad Law: The Relevance of Abortion History in the U.S."
DESCRIPTION:Judith Arcana is a Jane\, a member of the Chicago abortion underground in the late 1960s through early 1970s\, and a long-time abortion provider prior to Roe v. Wade. \nTo join us for a brown bag lunch & dessert ($5) following the program\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-breaking-a-bad-law/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250313T005752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T191701Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees meets on the first Wednesday of most months\, 7 – 9 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nJoin us in Buchan Reception Hall (B102)\, or click here to join on Zoom. \nMeeting ID: 829 3022 3125\nPasscode: DaisyB# \nOr join by phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/board-meeting/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241212T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235115Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! 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 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.  Facilitators are Patty C. and Ron W. They 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. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Unitarian. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
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/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250203T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T194853Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Successful Transitions in Aging
DESCRIPTION:A Process of Personal Introspection and Practical Planning \nAging is inevitably a time of slowing down and presents us with unique challenges. Yet aging is also a time ripe with possibilities for change and growth. Folks of any age are invited to join the UU Men’s Community for a half-day workshop which will be presented in two parts: First\, we will connect with one another\, exploring our hopes\, fears and strategies for making the most of the years still ahead of us. Second\, we will look at the nuts and bolts of estate planning and end-of-life health decisions. Cathy Hall\, member of the board of directors of the Oregon Memorial Association\, will join us to describe the services OMA provides. She will include an overview of OMA’s comprehensive end-of-life planning workshop\, All’s Well That Ends Well\, which is offered monthly.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/workshop-successful-transitions-in-aging/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
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/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T213050Z
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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-2025/2025-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250220T233244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T233244Z
UID:10001290-1741520700-1741526100@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss
DESCRIPTION:This four-session group is for folks who have experienced bereavement due to loss of a partner or close family member. We will offer a safe space for your emotions and stories. Each participant will be invited to share their grief story. We’ll discuss how grief is a sign of your love for the person who has died\, provide resources\, and offer a ritual of remembrance. Our approach is that grief is not something neat and tidy to ‘get over\,’ but a feral thing and likely a life-long condition. Still\, we’ve found that our lives have expanded to include our grief in a healthy way. \nPreregistration required. Register here. Minimum enrollment six\, maximum ten. \nThe Rev. Duane Fickeisen is a retired UU minister and grieves the loss of his wife. He facilitates a support group for retired UU clergy and partners who are grieving. Dr. Bill Yasnoff is a retired physician and grieves the loss of his first wife. He has also facilitated bereavement support groups. Both are members of First Unitarian Church. 
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/good-grief-navigating-personal-loss/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Portland
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250306T222315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T210138Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Community & Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for discussion on the month’s theme. \nAll are welcome to join for discussion and engagement! Great opportunity to meet folks and enjoy time together. You are welcome to bring your Souper Sunday soup or other lunch. Childcare is provided.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/drop-in-community-parenting-circle/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Daisy Bingham Room\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250304T004643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T004804Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Wade Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Member Michael Wade died on November 4\, 2024\, at the age of 73. He was diagnosed with cancer about 10 months prior and his illness progressed quickly. Michael was active in our Economic Justice Action Group here along with other groups. Toward the end Michael said “I guess my ride is here…” Michael leaves his wife\, Elizabeth\, son Alex\, and daughter Catherine. \nJoin us in Eliot Chapel for the service at 2 p.m.\, followed by a reception in Buchan Reception Hall.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/michael-wade-memorial/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Memorial
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
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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-2025/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T214643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T235517Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of most months\, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nClick here to join on Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/finance-committee-meeting/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250318T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T002822Z
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SUMMARY:*Moved to March 18* Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 18. The Board Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of most months\, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nClick here to join on Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250131T021224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230225Z
UID:10001241-1741714200-1741716900@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Connect & Reflect
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of most months through June from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Zoom. Come share in conversation centered on the topic of the most recent sermon. Look for the discussion question during preservice slides and order of service.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/connect-reflect/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T214747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T233741Z
UID:10000934-1741717800-1741723200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board Communications Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month\, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nClick here to join on Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/communications-committee-meeting/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250203T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
UID:10001255-1741892400-1741899600@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. 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! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
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/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
UID:10000392-1742120100-1742124600@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/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20241127T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T213050Z
UID:10000999-1742120100-1742124600@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-2025/2025-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T040831
CREATED:20250220T233244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T233244Z
UID:10001291-1742125500-1742130900@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Good Grief: Navigating Personal Loss
DESCRIPTION:This four-session group is for folks who have experienced bereavement due to loss of a partner or close family member. We will offer a safe space for your emotions and stories. Each participant will be invited to share their grief story. We’ll discuss how grief is a sign of your love for the person who has died\, provide resources\, and offer a ritual of remembrance. Our approach is that grief is not something neat and tidy to ‘get over\,’ but a feral thing and likely a life-long condition. Still\, we’ve found that our lives have expanded to include our grief in a healthy way. \nPreregistration required. Register here. Minimum enrollment six\, maximum ten. \nThe Rev. Duane Fickeisen is a retired UU minister and grieves the loss of his wife. He facilitates a support group for retired UU clergy and partners who are grieving. Dr. Bill Yasnoff is a retired physician and grieves the loss of his first wife. He has also facilitated bereavement support groups. Both are members of First Unitarian Church. 
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/good-grief-navigating-personal-loss/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Portland
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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