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Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States
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Events Calendar
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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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“The Water Factor” Author Reading
Classroom B304Program/EventA reading and discussion with author Marilynne Eichinger Join members of Community for Earth for a reading from The Water Factor, a near-future eco-thriller set in the Oregon High Desert, and a discussion of what happens when something as sacred as water is treated as a commodity instead of a human right. Light refreshments provided. … Continue reading “The Water Factor” Author Reading
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Considering Membership Class
Channing, A101Gathering & ConnectionEvery community is like a tapestry—each person adding their own color and texture to the whole. If you’ve been attending First Unitarian Portland and are feeling ready to become a woven part of the fabric of this congregation, we invite you to our Considering Membership class. In this one-session gathering, you’ll learn about the commitments and joys … Continue reading Considering Membership Class
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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 “Stories of Lan Su”
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 moreProgram/EventWeaving Together Portland Communities: Stories of Lan Su - Revealing the Untold Tales of Portland's Chinese Garden Join Venus Sun, Senior Director of Experience at Lan Su Chinese Garden, as she traces the roots of Portland's one-of-a-kind classical Chinese garden with its profound identity as a living expression of art, philosophy, and tradition, and its … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “Stories of Lan Su”
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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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Carol Touchet Celebration of Life
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesMemorialLong-time member Carol Touchet died in February 2026 at home. Carol joined the church in 2001 and was a faithful member of the Alliance, helping with memorials; an active member of our "T" Time group; and an usher for many years. Join us in Buchan Hall at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6, to celebrate … Continue reading Carol Touchet 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
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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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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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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