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  • The Alliance Presents “Weaving Together Through Storytelling”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Kelly Clendenon will show and discuss "Helpers," a new documentary that weaves his story of recovering from addiction and incarceration with the inspiring work of the 13 Salmon Shower Project. His film addresses the twin crises of fentanyl addiction and homelessness. Told through the lens of Kelly's personal journey and people working on the frontlines in … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “Weaving Together Through Storytelling”

  • Monthly Board Meeting

    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 Tonight's agenda and additional materials can be found here: https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Board-Packet-Final-1.pdf

  • Contemplative Practices Group

    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

    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

  • Mike Couch Celebration of Life

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
    Memorial

    Member Mike Couch died early on the morning of June 25 at the age of 68, after living with Alzheimer's Disease for the past twelve years. Mike was a long-time member of First Unitarian, and leaves behind his wife Kathy, son Jack, siblings, and the many people who loved him. Join us in Eliot Chapel … Continue reading Mike Couch Celebration of Life

  • 🥞 Pancake Breakfast

    🥞 Pancake Breakfast
    Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States
    Gathering & Connection

    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! Hosted by the UU Men’s Community.

  • Children and Youth Learning Community

    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

  • Canceled First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour

    First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
    Gathering & Connection

    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! 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

  • UU Common Read Discussion

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Gathering & Connection

    Join 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

  • Canceled *Canceled* Grief Group

    Gathering & Connection

    This 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.

  • Vespers

    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

  • Children and Youth Learning Community

    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

    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.

  • Therese DesCamp Author Reading

    Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United States
    Program/Event

    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, … Continue reading Therese DesCamp Author Reading