In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
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3 events,The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.Ā On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly āTogether Timeā 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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Join us for an honest, values-based conversation about whatās workingāand what still needs to changeāin our regionās response to homelessness. Across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, people are working hard to make progress on homelessnessābut that progress isnāt always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees … Continue reading Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation |
2 events,We all have stories to tell ā perhaps big and important events and accomplishments, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. Join 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 … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, āItās 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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A beginnerās introduction and a veteranās 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. Registration required!Ā Click here to RSVP. |
2 events,Andie ShepardĀ will present the basics of Alzheimerās and dementia, raising awareness of the needs of caregivers and those affected. She is the Program Manager with the Alzheimerās Association for the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. Bring your lunch for after the program. EmailĀ AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.orgĀ to join for the dessert ($5).
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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. |
1 event,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 |
1 event,Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekās 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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6 events,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.Ā All are welcome! Hosted by theĀ UU Menās Community. In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.Ā On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly āTogether Timeā 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 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 Portland (First U PDX). This session offers an overview of the churchās history, core values, and vibrant community, encouraging participants to explore their connection and discover ways … Continue reading First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour
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Please join Heather Vickery from the UU Service Committee after the service in Eliot Chapel for a workshop on "Accompaniment." In these times, members of our community ā including immigrants, trans and nonbinary kin, and houseless neighbors ā are often pushed to the margins and treated as "other." This workshop will explore how we can … Continue reading Accompaniment Workshop How can you pass on the values and experiences that have given your life its deepest meaning? An Ethical Will can complement a traditional will, and can be written as a letter or in several other formats. Through facilitator presentations, class discussions, sharing in pairs, writing in and outside of class, and sharing writing (if … Continue reading *Registration Closed* How to Write Your Ethical Will |
1 event,The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, āItās 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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1 event,Congregants 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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2 events,Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekās 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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"Portland's Future: It's In Our Hands" Join our Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) for a panel featuring Rumble on the River and Public Grids, a national organization empowering people to ensure that our utilities serve the public and the planet. This conversation will include guests who are a part of transformative, grassroots campaigns here and … Continue reading Public Grids and Rumble on the River #26 |
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Longtime member Toni Paget died on the morning of September 4 at the age of 85 after living with cancer in her last year. Toni was a retired school teacher and here at the church she was a part of our Quilts of Love group as well as the Alliance. She was a faithful attender … Continue reading Toni Paget Celebration of Life |
5 events,In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.Ā On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly āTogether Timeā 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 On 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 ourĀ Front StepsĀ e-newsletter. If you are able, the suggested cost … Continue reading š„£ Souper Sunday 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.
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Please join us to learn the basics of nonviolent resistance and hone your de-escalation techniques in this dynamic workshop featuring role-playing and other skills embodiment exercises. Facilitated by long-time activist and trainer Malcom Scott.Ā Please register here. Malcom Gregory Scott is a long-time AIDS survivor, activist, and writer with decades of experience organizing and participating in … Continue reading *Registration Required* De-Escalation Training |
2 events,We all have stories to tell ā perhaps big and important events and accomplishments, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. Join 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 … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, āItās 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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1 event,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 |
1 event,Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekās 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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5 events,In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.Ā On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly āTogether Timeā 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 How can you pass on the values and experiences that have given your life its deepest meaning? An Ethical Will can complement a traditional will, and can be written as a letter or in several other formats. Through facilitator presentations, class discussions, sharing in pairs, writing in and outside of class, and sharing writing (if … Continue reading *Registration Closed* How to Write Your Ethical Will
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Longtime member Carol Santesson died on May 17 at the age of 86. Carol was the daughter of longtime member Margaret Denison and mother of member Heather Santesson. Join us in Eliot Chapel at 2 p.m. to celebrate Carol's life, followed by a reception in Buchan Reception Hall.
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Bring your pets to the steps of Eliot Chapel (or inside Fuller Hall if raining) for a special blessing from Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom! All animals welcome, including stuffed animals and photos of animals. Please note: We are asking that all animals are suitably restrained ā i.e. dogs on leads, cats/small animals in suitable … Continue reading š¾ Pet Blessing |
1 event,The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, āItās 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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Member Judy Wilder died on Monday, October 6, at the age of 83. Judy was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer just a few weeks before her death. Judy joined our church in 2017 and was involved in our Community for Earth, the Sojourners Group, and our Alliance. She leaves two daughters and we hold them … Continue reading Judy Wilder Celebration of Life Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekās 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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3 events,In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here The Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.Ā On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly āTogether Timeā 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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Join us after the service for an afternoon of fun and treatsāno tricks! Friends welcome, and costumes encouraged! |
2 events,We all have stories to tell ā perhaps big and important events and accomplishments, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. Join 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 … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories The teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, āItās 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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Join us for a vigil for murdered Palestinian health care workers, followed by a screening of Jan Haaken's short film, "SUMUD: A Doctor's Report on Genocide and Survival in Gaza," and a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Travis Meleen on his experiences in Gaza in summer 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $5 - 20 … Continue reading Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the Silence |
1 event,Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekās 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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