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SUMMARY:Matins for Advent
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the Christmas pageant and the traditions of the Advent and Christmas stories? What if the symbols of the season have a deeper spiritual meaning for our lives than we may have considered? \nJoin Matins for Advent to learn more about a unique UU perspective on the metaphors of the season. \nA quiet Zoom service of reflection\, prayer\, music\, and poetry. Offered on Mondays\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22. \nClick here to join on Zoom. \nIf you would like a weekly reminder\, email Karen S.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/matins-for-advent/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
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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-2026/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251119T005805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T005916Z
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SUMMARY:The Alliance Presents "A Musical Conversation with Garrett Bond"
DESCRIPTION:Join for music and a presentation from Garrett Bond\, our Interim Director of Music Ministries and award-winning vocalist\, pianist\, conductor\, and composer. \nTo participate in the $25 catered lunch after the service\, email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-alliance-presents-a-musical-conversation-with-garrett-bond/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Music/Concert,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T144500
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20260123T000900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000900Z
UID:10001887-1764770400-1764773100@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Neighbor-to-Neighbor Interfaith Witness at ICE
DESCRIPTION:Neighbor-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 witness to our outrage\, deepen our relationships\, and build solidarity among our interfaith communities. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Please do not bring signs. We will provide whatever is needed for the ritual.\n\nThis series is supported by Together Lab\, which has been organizing interfaith clergy to be a daily moral presence at the ICE facility on Macadam and at the Federal Courthouse downtown\, as well as organizing neighbor-to-neighbor solidarity with teachers and families around Portland.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/neighbor-to-neighbor-interfaith-witness-at-ice/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Portland ICE Facility\, 4310 S Macadam Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251007T221555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222213Z
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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-2/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250917T235333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235334Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \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. \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. Facilitator is Patty C. We 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.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-3/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T174000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
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/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20241127T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192223Z
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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/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
UID:10001362-1765102500-1765107000@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/2025-12-07/
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:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
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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-2026/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250529T201500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T233841Z
UID:10001778-1765107900-1765112400@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 church’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 by Jen Thomas\, Director of Congregational Life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/first-steps-orientation-and-campus-tour-2526/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Narthex/Lobby\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251020T234444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T003613Z
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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/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251119T002703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T002703Z
UID:10001872-1765107900-1765114200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Alliance Treasures & Cookie Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the Alliance Treasures & Cookie Sale in Buchan Hall after the services on December 7 and 14. \nYou’ll find lots of jewelry\, beautiful scarves\, Christmas treasures\, and unique handmade items\, as well as homemade cookies galore! \n(You could even buy some to freeze and save for the Christmas Cookie Potluck on December 21!)
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/alliance-treasures-cookie-sale/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251016T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T190559Z
UID:10001854-1765184400-1765186200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Matins for Advent
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the Christmas pageant and the traditions of the Advent and Christmas stories? What if the symbols of the season have a deeper spiritual meaning for our lives than we may have considered? \nJoin Matins for Advent to learn more about a unique UU perspective on the metaphors of the season. \nA quiet Zoom service of reflection\, prayer\, music\, and poetry. Offered on Mondays\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22. \nClick here to join on Zoom. \nIf you would like a weekly reminder\, email Karen S.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/matins-for-advent/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001484-1765224000-1765225800@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\, “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-2026/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251016T224218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T013603Z
UID:10001859-1765387800-1765395000@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 – 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/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T174000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10001576-1765558800-1765561200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
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/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
UID:10001407-1765707300-1765711800@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-2026/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251211T011730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T011820Z
UID:10001363-1765707300-1765711800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:🕯️ Sunday Worship: Music & Worship! 🎵
DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nClick here to see more about this very special Music & Worship service …\n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/mw-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251020T234444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T003613Z
UID:10001869-1765712700-1765718100@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/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251119T002703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T002703Z
UID:10001873-1765712700-1765719000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Alliance Treasures & Cookie Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the Alliance Treasures & Cookie Sale in Buchan Hall after the services on December 7 and 14. \nYou’ll find lots of jewelry\, beautiful scarves\, Christmas treasures\, and unique handmade items\, as well as homemade cookies galore! \n(You could even buy some to freeze and save for the Christmas Cookie Potluck on December 21!)
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/alliance-treasures-cookie-sale/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251016T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T190559Z
UID:10001855-1765789200-1765791000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Matins for Advent
DESCRIPTION:Do you love the Christmas pageant and the traditions of the Advent and Christmas stories? What if the symbols of the season have a deeper spiritual meaning for our lives than we may have considered? \nJoin Matins for Advent to learn more about a unique UU perspective on the metaphors of the season. \nA quiet Zoom service of reflection\, prayer\, music\, and poetry. Offered on Mondays\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22. \nClick here to join on Zoom. \nIf you would like a weekly reminder\, email Karen S.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/matins-for-advent/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250512T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222140Z
UID:10001485-1765828800-1765830600@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\, “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-2026/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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SUMMARY:Neighbor-to-Neighbor Interfaith Witness at ICE
DESCRIPTION:Neighbor-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 witness to our outrage\, deepen our relationships\, and build solidarity among our interfaith communities. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Please do not bring signs. We will provide whatever is needed for the ritual.\n\nThis series is supported by Together Lab\, which has been organizing interfaith clergy to be a daily moral presence at the ICE facility on Macadam and at the Federal Courthouse downtown\, as well as organizing neighbor-to-neighbor solidarity with teachers and families around Portland.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/neighbor-to-neighbor-interfaith-witness-at-ice/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Portland ICE Facility\, 4310 S Macadam Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \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. \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. Facilitator is Patty C. We 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.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2-3/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T174000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
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/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250530T191744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191329Z
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SUMMARY:🌙 Solstice Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special annual evening Winter Solstice service at the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. Let us greet the arrival of winter\, the season of chilly temperatures and darkness. At the same time\, let us light candles to symbolize the returning of the light in anticipation of a warmer season. \n\n\n\nOur Labyrinth will be available to walk before and after the service in Buchan Hall. Following the service we will light a Bonfire in the Buchan Courtyard (in our new smokeless firepit) and enjoy refreshments.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/solstice-2025/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20250509T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223552Z
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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-2026/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251015T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191537Z
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SUMMARY:🕯️ Sunday Worship: Christmas Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual church Christmas Pageant. An old story of mystery\, love\, and connection–made anew each year by our care and attention. May it always be so! \nAfter this special service\, come to Buchan Hall for a Christmas cookie potluck. Please bring no more than 1 dozen cookies! \n  \nIn-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/christmas-pageant-2025/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144300
CREATED:20251119T003407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T012208Z
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SUMMARY:🍪 Christmas Cookie Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Fuller Hall after service for a Christmas cookie potluck. Bring a dozen of your tasty baked goods to social hour where we’ll “make merry” with cider\, hot cocoa\, and your scrumptious baked goods.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%aa-christmas-cookie-potluck/
LOCATION:Fuller Hall\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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