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SUMMARY:"The Water Factor" Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:A reading and discussion with author Marilynne Eichinger \nJoin 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. Grab a drink from coffee hour and join us for a lively conversation.  \nThe Water Factor raises urgent moral and spiritual questions about stewardship\, justice\, and our responsibility to one another. Award-winning author Marilynne Eichinger follows James Hokama Byrne as his trust in corporate systems gives way to a deeper calling to protect life and community. Set in Oregon’s High Desert and drought-stricken Ethiopia\, the novel blends action and compassion into a powerful call to conscience. Join us for a conversation about the story\, the real-world issues behind it\, and what our faith asks of us in a time of climate crisis and growing inequality.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/the-water-factor-author-reading/
LOCATION:Classroom B304
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Justice Delayed\, Finally Gained: EDPA2 Update
DESCRIPTION:Justice Delayed\, Finally Gained: How Portland Families Displaced by Urban Renewal Won Restitution \nMs. Byrd\, the founder of Emanuel Displaced Persons Association 2 (EDPA2)\, with whom our congregation has been long connected\, returns to recap and update the efforts that led to their remarkable settlement with the City of Portland last year. Under Byrd’s determined and creative leadership\, EDPA2 persisted for many years as an ad hoc\, community-based social justice organization made up of people whose family homes and businesses had been demolished in the 1970s to make way for a hospital expansion that never happened. Byrd dedicated almost ten years of her life to advocating and agitating for justice\, for restitution. It was Byrd’s scholarship\, study\, research and persistence that led to the filing of a lawsuit that resulted in an unprecedented settlement. Don’t miss this uplifting story about a successful struggle to achieve redress that took more than 50 years. \nClick here to view the flyer.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/edpa2-update/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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SUMMARY:Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the Silence
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. $5 – 20 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. \nTo learn more\, visit the Facebook event. \nHosted by Nadia Hasan\, Beaverton City Councilor. Co-sponsored by our Economic Justice Action Group\, Peace Action Group\, and UUs for Justice in the Middle East\, as well as Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights\, Jewish-Palestinian Alliance of Oregon\, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Portland for Palestine\, and Veterans for Peace.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/targeting-doctors-in-gaza/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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SUMMARY:Public Grids and Rumble on the River #26
DESCRIPTION:“Portland’s Future: It’s In Our Hands” \nJoin 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. \nThis conversation will include guests who are a part of transformative\, grassroots campaigns here and across the nation. Hosts: Mitch Green\, Portland District 4 City Councilor\, and Isaac Sevier of Public Grids. Learn more here. \nFor questions\, email Susan W. \n  \n5:30 p.m. – Community Reception and Organizational Tabling in Fuller Hall\n6:30 p.m. – Doors open to Main Sanctuary\n7 p.m. – Event begins in Main Sanctuary
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/public-grids-and-rumble-on-the-river-26/
LOCATION:Fuller Hall\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T133000
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SUMMARY:Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an honest\, values-based conversation about what’s working—and what still needs to change—in our region’s response to homelessness. \nAcross Multnomah\, Washington\, and Clackamas counties\, people are working hard to make progress on homelessness—but that progress isn’t always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees and the real impact of the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program. \nLaura Golino de Lovato is the Executive Director of Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP)\, a nonprofit organization providing housing assistance\, transportation\, and advocacy to very low-income seniors in Multnomah County. \nLed by Laura\, this conversation will offer a chance to: \n\nLearn how the SHS program is helping connect people to housing and supportive services\nHear real stories of progress and challenge from trusted local voices\nAsk questions and share your perspective in an honest\, respectful space\nLeave with a clearer understanding of the path forward\n\nWhether you’re concerned\, curious\, frustrated\, hopeful\, or all of the above\, you’re welcome to join the conversation. Event sponsored by COHHO (Committee on Hunger and Homelessness) and HereTogether Oregon.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/shs-conversation/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000
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SUMMARY:Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub and Statewide Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join Community for Earth (CFE) for an online presentation and dialogue on how the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub is a ticking time bomb. Why is it a statewide danger? The Hub stores 90% of the liquid fuels used throughout the state. Storage tanks sit on unstable ground within two earthquake zones. Millions of gallons of combustible fuels border Forest Park. In the event of an earthquake\, the area would be prone to fires\, releases and emissions which would travel down the Columbia River. It would be extremely difficult to transport these fuels elsewhere in Oregon. Learn about bills pending in the legislature right now that could help mitigate this risk and how you can help get them enacted. \nRegister here for the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/critical-energy-infrastructure-cei-hub-and-statewide-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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SUMMARY:Conversation: How Do We Protect Immigrants in Our Communities?
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, we’ve learned so much at the Immigration Forums hosted by IJAG and ARJAG. Now it’s time to do something! Please join other members of First Unitarian as we deepen our conversations about what we can do\, both individually and as a congregation. \nMany of you are already involved and might like others to join you. If you are not involved\, would you like to do so with others?  Come & meet others who want to do something! \nLet’s do something! \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/conversation-how-do-we-protect-immigrants-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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SUMMARY:Opportunities to Help Our Immigrant Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:With the incoming administration\, we know that big changes are coming that will impact immigrant communities. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action. \nThe third of our forums on protecting immigrants in our communities (co-sponsored by IJAG and ARJAG) will explore different paths to active allyship with our immigrant neighbors\, whether as individuals or as a community. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action\, as the current administration’s attacks on immigrant populations continue. \n  \nOur Panelists: \n\nKeren Rodriquez – Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ)\nParker Berger – Western Farm Workers Assn. (WFWA)\nBeth Ronk – Immigrant Mutual Aid Coalition (IMAC)\nRomeo Sosa – Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC)\n\n  \nRegistration info can be found in the Front Steps e-news. \n  \nWatch Part 1 (January 28): Featuring VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\, Innovation Law Lab\, and Oregon for All Coalition. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube. \nWatch Part 2 (March 4): Featuring Ricki Ruiz (District 50 Oregon State Representative)\, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)\, and ACLU of Oregon. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/opportunities-to-help-our-immigrant-neighbors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T011647Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* How Do We Protect Immigrants in Our Community? Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This second session in our three-part series will focus on legislative advocacy. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action\, as the Oregon legislative session progresses. Through an anti-racist lens\, we will explore strategic ways we can act in solidarity to promote and defend the rights and human dignity of immigrants and other marginalized communities in our state. \nWe are excited to host these outstanding panelists: Ricki Ruiz\, District 50 Oregon State Representative; Ira Cuello-Martinez\, Policy and Advocacy Director of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN); and Jessica Maravilla\, Policy Director of the ACLU of Oregon. \nRegister here by March 4 at 5 p.m. to receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \nIt’s not too late to see Part 1! On January 28\, more than 150 people participated in the first session\, which featured informational presentations by VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\, Innovation Law Lab\, and Oregon for All Coalition. The recording of that session is available here on YouTube.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-do-we-protect-immigrants-in-our-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
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SUMMARY:Learn about Activism for Peace in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Are you disturbed by the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza with over 50\,000 Palestinians killed and rampant human rights violations? Are you upset about the billions of United States dollars in unconditional military aid to Israel? Were you appalled by President Trump’s call for ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza? Are you ready to learn what UUs can do to work for peace and human rights in Palestine/Israel? \nIf the answer to any of these questions is yes\, we hope you will join us on Tuesday\, February 25th to learn about Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) and how we can take action together. UUJME was founded in 1971 to educate and mobilize UUs to greater understanding and action for a just peace in Palestine/Israel.  There are over 12 UUJME chapters with over 2\,000 members. \nIn June of 2024\, the UUA General Assembly adopted an Action of Immediate Witness (AIW) called Solidarity with Palestinians. Our work is made more urgent by the calls for ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the increase in violence and forced removal of Palestinians in the West Bank. We hope that you will join our efforts in alignment with this denominational call to action. \nJoin us on February 25th to learn more about UUJME and to get to know other congregants who are seeking community as we work for peace and human rights.  Let us know if you are coming\, or if you can’t come but want to stay informed\, by filling out this RSVP.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learn-about-activism-for-peace-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
CREATED:20250130T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T185042Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Teach-in: Acting to Address Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest on climate related legislation in Oregon from 350PDX. This teach-in is open to anyone who wants to learn how to talk to their legislator! \nA light lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/climate-teach-in-acting-to-address-climate-change/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
CREATED:20250116T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T011640Z
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SUMMARY:How Will We Defend Attacks on Immigrants?
DESCRIPTION:With the incoming administration\, we know that big changes are coming that will impact immigrant communities. We want to be informed\, prepared\, and ready for action. \nARJAG and IJAG will co-host a three-part series of events addressing immigrant justice. Through an anti-racist lens\, we will explore immigration status issues\, the lived experience of immigrants in Oregon\, and strategic ways we can act in solidarity to promote and defend the human dignity of Oregon immigrants. \nCome meet our panelists and learn more about challenges being faced by immigrants. \n\nKarla Castenada\, VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project\nIsa Peña\, Innovation Law Lab \nEllie Gluhosky\, Oregon for All Coalition \n\nPlease mark Tuesday\, January 28\, 7 – 8:30 p.m. (via Zoom) on your calendar for our first forum/workshop. \nRegister here \nTentative dates for the subsequent events are Tuesday\, March 4\, and Tuesday\, May 6. Watch for additional information in upcoming Front Steps!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/how-will-we-defend-attacks-on-immigrants/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T111255
CREATED:20250116T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T185145Z
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SUMMARY:COP29 and Beyond – Climate Action in the Wake of the November Elections
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Community for Earth for a presentation by Dr. Frank Granshaw\, who will summarize some of the key takeaways from the most recent U.N. climate summit held in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, and share his insights about next steps for climate action as the world braces for a new U.S. administration. Dr. Granshaw is a retired geoscience instructor and a glacial geologist who remains active in climate education and advocacy.   \nContact CFEUUPDX@gmail.com for questions about this gathering or to learn more about Community for Earth. Watch for more information about our upcoming Climate Justice Action Series\, starting with a session on legislative advocacy scheduled for February 16th.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/cop29-and-beyond-climate-action-in-the-wake-of-the-november-elections/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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