BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Unitarian Portland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Unitarian Portland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T211450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192223Z UID:10001548-1762073100-1762077600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ„ž 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.Ā All are welcome! \nHosted by theĀ UU Menā€™s Community. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%9e-pancake-breakfast/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10001357-1762078500-1762083000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ•Æļø Sunday Worship DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \nĀ  \nJoin us on livestream here URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250509T213239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z UID:10001401-1762078500-1762083000@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.Ā  On the first Sunday of the month\, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly ā€œTogether Timeā€ before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building\, right next door to our Sanctuary building.Ā  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.Ā  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250529T201500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T233841Z UID:10001777-1762083900-1762088400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour DESCRIPTION: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 churchā€™s history\, core values\, and vibrant community\, encouraging participants to explore their connection and discover ways to engage. \nFor assistance in finding your way\, please check in with the Welcome Desk in the main sanctuary narthex/lobby. \nAttendees will meet church leaders\, learn about various activities and programs\, ask questions about Unitarian Universalism\, and tour the campus. This informal setting fosters connections among newcomers and long-time members\, enhancing the sense of belonging. \nFor those interested in deepening their commitment\, the orientation covers membership requirements\, including signing the Membership Record Book and making an annual financial pledge. Participants can also submit their membership application during the session\, taking a significant step in their spiritual journey with First U PDX. \nHosted byĀ Jen Thomas\, Director of Congregational Life. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/first-steps-orientation-and-campus-tour-2526/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Narthex/Lobby\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250908T182856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231010Z UID:10001789-1762084800-1762092000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* How to Write Your Ethical Will DESCRIPTION: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 desired)\, participants will leave the last class with at least a draft of an Ethical Will. \nDates: October 5 and 19\, and November 2 and 16 \nClass will be supportive and confidential. List is limited to 12. \nRegistration is now closed! \nEmail facilitator Patty C. with any questions. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-to-write-your-ethical-will/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Classroom B304 CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T134500 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251015T002740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T202925Z UID:10001852-1762085700-1762091100@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Fall Forum DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Alison and your Board of Trustees for this update. Topics includeā€¦ \n\nPriorities for 2026 ā€“ 2027 budget\nUpdate on congregational life\nReport on last Springā€™s congregational survey\nReport on Board goals 2025-2026\n\nChildcare available! URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/fall-forum/ LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250512T180448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z UID:10001479-1762200000-1762201800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Meditation DESCRIPTION:The teachings of Loving Kindness\, or Metta\, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says\, ā€œItā€™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.ā€ \nWith this Spiritual Practice\, one can cultivate feelings of happiness\, dispel loneliness\, Ā let go of fear and anxiety.Ā 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.Ā  Join on an ongoing basis\, or drop in as youā€™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-2026/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251027T181936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T181936Z UID:10001871-1762338600-1762351200@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "It Takes a Village to Support Justice and Healing" DESCRIPTION:Slava Jovanovic and Kelly Manzo Hernandez (Victim Services Specialists\, Portland Police Bureau) will share their insights on the reality of sex trafficking in Portland and their involvement in recognizing and assisting survivors or trafficking. Their collaboration with community and system partners is the key component of their unitā€™s success at the PPB. \nKay Mosby (Director\, Giving Connection) will describe how Giving Connection\, a previous Alliance grantee\, offers the community a way to answer the question\, ā€œWhat can I do to help?ā€ \nBring your lunch for after the program. EmailĀ AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.orgĀ to join for the dessert ($5). URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-it-takes-a-village-to-support-justice-and-healing/ LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251007T221555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222213Z UID:10001842-1762369200-1762376400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Monthly Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Congregants are welcome to join us in person (Buchan Reception Hall) or on Zoom: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82930223125?pwd=nWHAO9V2u2GYaaNeMOcai3cKCsz4VU.1 URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/monthly-board-meeting-2/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250917T235333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235334Z UID:10001814-1762434000-1762439400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \nĀ  \nJoin 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. \nā€œContemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ā€˜doings.ā€™ In order to ā€˜wake upā€™ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ā€˜from doing to being.ā€™ ā€œ ā€“ 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. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \nā€” \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. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-3/2025-11-06/ LOCATION:Channing\, A101 CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T174000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10001571-1762534800-1762537200@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Vespers DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekā€™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 ā€“ 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/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10001358-1762683300-1762687800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ•Æļø Sunday Worship DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \nĀ  \nJoin us on livestream here URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-11-09/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250509T213239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z UID:10001402-1762683300-1762687800@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.Ā  On the first Sunday of the month\, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly ā€œTogether Timeā€ before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building\, right next door to our Sanctuary building.Ā  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.Ā  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-11-09/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250530T190943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T190943Z UID:10001539-1762687800-1762696800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ„£ Souper Sunday DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you are able\, the suggested cost for the soup isĀ $5Ā to help us cover the cost of ingredients. \nPlease supplement the offering by bringing the following to share: \n\nBreads\nTreats\nSnacks/sides\nKid-friendly prepackaged drinks\n\nSpoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly. \nIt takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers\, cooks\, servers\, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out\, please contactĀ Barbara M. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/souper-sunday/2025-11-09/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T131500 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251020T234444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T003613Z UID:10001866-1762688700-1762694100@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Grief and the Holidays DESCRIPTION:In this 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 make a plan to navigate the winter holidays. We will meet in person on four Sunday afternoons\, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.\, on November 9 and 23 and December 7 and 14. The Rev. Duane Fickeisen and Dr. Bill Yasnoff will facilitate the group. Both are members of First Unitarian and have personal experience with being widowed and in facilitating grief groups. \nThere is no cost\, but pre-registration is required. More info and preregister here. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/grief-and-the-holidays/2025-11-09/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250919T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195532Z UID:10001622-1762688700-1762696800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Parenting Circle DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/parenting-circle-2/2025-11-09/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251022T221229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T221229Z UID:10001870-1762689600-1762696800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Transitions and Housing Options DESCRIPTION:First Unitarian Senior Engagement (FUSE) presents this forum on transitions and housing options: \n\nShould you ā€œage-in-placeā€ and/or build an Accessory Dwelling Unit?\nWould you prefer to move to a senior community? How do you get rid of your stuff?!\nDo you wonder if you qualify for affordable senior housing?\nWhat if you need medical or memory care?\n\nCome hear a panel of First Unitarian members about their search for the best housing for them as they grow older. This forum is for people of all ages\, including older members wondering where to live as they age and younger members wondering what might be the best housing option for a beloved older relative or friend. \nCome at 11:30 a.m. for soup\, sides & conversation. No registration required. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/transitions-and-housing-options/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250908T190519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193437Z UID:10001794-1762768800-1762776000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories DESCRIPTION:We all have stories to tell ā€” perhaps big and important events and accomplishments\, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. \nJoin 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 of writing experience and those with works in progress are welcome. \nDates: September 29\, October 13 and 27\, and November 10 \nPlease commit to all sessions. Class is limited to 12. \nRegistration is now closed! \nFor questions\, email facilitator Jennifer O. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/writing-life-stories/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250512T180448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z UID:10001480-1762804800-1762806600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Meditation DESCRIPTION:The teachings of Loving Kindness\, or Metta\, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says\, ā€œItā€™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.ā€ \nWith this Spiritual Practice\, one can cultivate feelings of happiness\, dispel loneliness\, Ā let go of fear and anxiety.Ā 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.Ā  Join on an ongoing basis\, or drop in as youā€™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-2026/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250624T235917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T235917Z UID:10001632-1762819200-1762905599@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Office CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed on this date in observance of Veterans Day. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/office-closed-veterans-day/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Special Notice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20251016T224218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T013603Z UID:10001858-1762968600-1762975800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin 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 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 ā€“ 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T174000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10001572-1763139600-1763142000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Vespers DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekā€™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 ā€“ 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/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10001359-1763288100-1763292600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ•Æļø Sunday Worship DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \nĀ  \nJoin us on livestream here URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-11-16/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250509T213239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z UID:10001403-1763288100-1763292600@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.Ā  On the first Sunday of the month\, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly ā€œTogether Timeā€ before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building\, right next door to our Sanctuary building.Ā  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.Ā  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-11-16/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250908T182856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231010Z UID:10001790-1763294400-1763301600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* How to Write Your Ethical Will DESCRIPTION: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 desired)\, participants will leave the last class with at least a draft of an Ethical Will. \nDates: October 5 and 19\, and November 2 and 16 \nClass will be supportive and confidential. List is limited to 12. \nRegistration is now closed! \nEmail facilitator Patty C. with any questions. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-to-write-your-ethical-will/2025-11-16/ LOCATION:Classroom B304 CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250512T180448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z UID:10001481-1763409600-1763411400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Meditation DESCRIPTION:The teachings of Loving Kindness\, or Metta\, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says\, ā€œItā€™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.ā€ \nWith this Spiritual Practice\, one can cultivate feelings of happiness\, dispel loneliness\, Ā let go of fear and anxiety.Ā 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.Ā  Join on an ongoing basis\, or drop in as youā€™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-2026/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250917T235414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235414Z UID:10001827-1763643600-1763649000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \nĀ  \nJoin 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. \nā€œContemplative spirituality is about slowing down and relaxing our action\, our striving\, and all of our ā€˜doings.ā€™ In order to ā€˜wake upā€™ to the Reality in which we are already immersed\, we must slow down and gently transition ā€˜from doing to being.ā€™ ā€œ ā€“ 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. Facilitator is Patty C. We look forward to being with you! \nā€” \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. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2-3/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T174000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10001573-1763744400-1763746800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Vespers DESCRIPTION:Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings\, guided meditation\, and quiet music in a contemplative program at weekā€™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 ā€“ 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/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10001360-1763892900-1763897400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:šŸ•Æļø Sunday Worship DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \nĀ  \nJoin us on livestream here URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sunday-worship/2025-11-23/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T162031 CREATED:20250509T213239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z UID:10001404-1763892900-1763897400@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.Ā  On the first Sunday of the month\, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly ā€œTogether Timeā€ before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building\, right next door to our Sanctuary building.Ā  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.Ā  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-11-23/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR