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SUMMARY:RE Holiday: No Classes
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the holiday\, there will not be any classes for children this day. Nursery and toddler care will still be available during the service. \n  \nThis summer we have classes for children up to about six years of age during worship. They explore Unitarian Universalist values and themes like friendship\, justice\, ritual\, world religions\, self-expression\, art\, history\, science\, adventure\, and more. Plus we have a lot of fun! \n  \nNursery/toddlers: Play & explore with Milena and Rhionne. \n3 to 6-ish years old: Games & crafts with Emma\, Ayanna\, and Ellen. \n  \nChildren of any age are always welcome in the service! \n  \nFull programming through high school will resume in September. \n\nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/re-summer-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T113000
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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/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T181824Z
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Summer Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for yoga with Ginny K. before the Sunday service from 9 – 10 a.m. We will meet in room A108. \nPlease bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for yoga and then join the congregation for Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. \nLIMIT of 15 participants. First come\, first served. We will release the sign-up form for the next date after each class through our Front Steps e-news. There will be a total of four classes over the summer.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/summer-yoga/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Classroom A108
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection,Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20241212T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235115Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! 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 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.  Facilitators are Patty C. and Ron W. They 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. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Unitarian. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
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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-2025/2025-06-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20250509T213816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T233433Z
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SUMMARY:RE Summer Schedule
DESCRIPTION:This summer we have classes for children up to about six years of age during worship. They explore Unitarian Universalist values and themes like friendship\, justice\, ritual\, world religions\, self-expression\, art\, history\, science\, adventure\, and more. Plus we have a lot of fun! \n  \nNursery/toddlers: Play & explore with Milena and Rhionne. \n3 to 6-ish years old: Games & crafts with Emma\, Ayanna\, and Ellen. \n  \nChildren of any age are always welcome in the service! \n  \nFull programming through high school will resume in September. \n\nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/re-summer-schedule-2025/2025-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
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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/2025-06-29/
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:20250623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
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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-2025/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20250527T232844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T161944Z
UID:10001525-1750587300-1750591800@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:UUA General Assembly Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:Click for the livestream\n=> => PLEASE NOTE! You MIGHT have to scroll backwards to the beginning of the service. \nAll UUs are invited to watch the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly’s online worship service from their homes on Sunday\, June 22. Read more about this special worship event here on the UUA website. \nNo in-person service or other activities today.  Our building will be closed.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/uua-general-assembly-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20250527T232946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T190028Z
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SUMMARY:Online Service ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Click for the livestream\n \nAll UUs are invited to watch the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly’s online worship service from their homes on Sunday\, June 22. Read more about this special worship event here on the UUA website. \nOur building will be closed!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/worship-service-for-ga/
CATEGORIES:Special Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
CREATED:20250602T215721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T215721Z
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SUMMARY:Pete Guest Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Member Pete Guest died peacefully on May 27 in the skilled nursing facility at Holladay Park Plaza\, his retirement community. He was 84 years old. He was surrounded by his wife\, Kristin\, and his son\, Andrew. Pete had declined over several years\, was hospitalized in early April\, and then moved to hospice at Holladay Park for 6 weeks. Pete was a UU since college and active in several UU congregations in other cities. Right after moving to Portland in 2013\, he joined First Unitarian Portland.  \nJoin us in Eliot Chapel at 1 p.m. to celebrate Pete’s life\, followed by a reception in Buchan Reception Hall.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/pete-guest-memorial/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Memorial
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072623
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/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241212T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235232Z
UID:10001822-1750338000-1750343400@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Classroom A108 \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! 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 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.  Facilitators are Patty and Ron. They look forward to being with you! \n— \nPatty has been a UU since childhood and has attended First Church 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 Church. She has been an active Spiritual Director since 2012. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Church. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241128T001029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T001029Z
UID:10001073-1750291200-1750377599@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Office CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed on this date in observance of Juneteenth.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/office-closed-juneteenth/
CATEGORIES:Special Notice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250123T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T194917Z
UID:10001232-1750186800-1750192200@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Good Times Book Group: Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:We meet by Zoom from 7 – 8:30 pm. Please contact Sue L. to get on the email list for Zoom links.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/good-times-book-group-inheritance-by-dani-shapiro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250131T021224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230225Z
UID:10001328-1750181400-1750184100@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Connect & Reflect
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of most months through June from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Zoom. Come share in conversation centered on the topic of the most recent sermon. Look for the discussion question during preservice slides and order of service.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/connect-reflect/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
UID:10001100-1750104000-1750105800@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-2025/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250509T213816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T233433Z
UID:10001433-1749982500-1749987000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:RE Summer Schedule
DESCRIPTION:This summer we have classes for children up to about six years of age during worship. They explore Unitarian Universalist values and themes like friendship\, justice\, ritual\, world religions\, self-expression\, art\, history\, science\, adventure\, and more. Plus we have a lot of fun! \n  \nNursery/toddlers: Play & explore with Milena and Rhionne. \n3 to 6-ish years old: Games & crafts with Emma\, Ayanna\, and Ellen. \n  \nChildren of any age are always welcome in the service! \n  \nFull programming through high school will resume in September. \n\nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/re-summer-schedule-2025/2025-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241127T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z
UID:10000405-1749982500-1749987000@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/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250602T221023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T222308Z
UID:10001606-1749909600-1749924000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Julie Wheeler Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Julie Wheeler joined the church in 1971\, along with her husband Andrew (who died in 2023). In her professional life\, Julie was a teacher and a founder of Ceasefire Oregon. She died on February 12 at the age of 90. Read her obituary here. \nJoin us in Eliot Chapel at 2 p.m. to celebrate Julie’s life\, followed by a reception in Buchan Reception Hall.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/julie-wheeler-memorial/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Memorial
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241127T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z
UID:10000090-1749834000-1749836400@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/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250203T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z
UID:10001261-1749754800-1749762000@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s \nJoin Rev. Alison and Danielle Garrett for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery for young adults. 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! To register or for more information\, contact Danielle.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith/2025-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241128T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z
UID:10001099-1749499200-1749501000@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-2025/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T113000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship: Flower Communion! 💐
DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \n  \nJoin us on livestream here
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/flower-communion-2025/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
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SUMMARY:RE Holiday – No LC Classes
DESCRIPTION:Nursery and toddler care are still available!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/children-and-youth-learning-community-3/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250417T194241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T212802Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Danielle Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Click to watch the ceremony!\nJoin congregants and guests on June 7 at 2 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary for the ordination of our Assistant Minister\, Danielle Garrett. The Rev. Rob Hardies will preach\, our choir members will offer inspiring music\, and the congregation will confer the sacred rite of ordination. A reception with pie and champagne will follow in the Buchan Reception Hall! \nWe hope you will be able to join us for this special occasion and celebration. Read Rev. Alison’s blog post on the role of ordination in our tradition here. \nAll are welcome. Nursery care will be provided for our youngest guests\, and children are welcome to attend the service. \nRSVPs are not required\, but encouraged as they’ll help us make sure we have enough pie for everyone! To do so\, please use the RSVP box below. \nClergy are invited to gather in the Eliot Chapel at 1:30 p.m. to robe and process. \n\nWAYS TO HELP: \n\nVolunteer to help with the reception: Sign up here\nBake pies for the reception: Sign up here\nBring flowers for the ceremony and reception: Do you have tea roses\, lavender\, zinnias\, tulips\, or peonies? Flowers can be dropped off at our Salmon St. entrance on June 6 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Contact Marti Y. for details and additional information.\nMake a financial gift to help cover the cost: Donate here\, or send a check (with the memo line “Ordination”) to our office: First Unitarian Portland\, 1034 SW 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205. You can also drop off a check in our plate collection or the boxes in the Sanctuary lobby.\n\n\nTRAVEL DETAILS: \nJune 7 is going to be a very busy day with complicated travel and difficult parking expected due to the Grand Floral Parade and other events taking place downtown. \nThe church has secured the parking lot on 12th Ave. directly across from the Sanctuary for free parking from noon to 6 p.m.\, but we strongly encourage you to carpool or take public transportation when possible. \nPublic transportation options: \n\nPark and Ride: Your best bet may be to use Park and Ride\, then commute to church by MAX or bus. Park for free up to 24 hours at a Park and Ride and hop on a bus or MAX to your destination. For locations\, visit Trimet’s website.\nStreetcar: The Museum Stop at 10th and Main is the closest to First U. To plan your trip\, visit the streetcar schedule.\nMAX: Galleria/SW 10th (walking up to church) and Providence Park (walking down to church) are the closest stops.\nBus: Stops depend on bus routes. To plan your trip\, visit the Trimet trip planner.\n\nParking options: \n\nConsider carpooling and allowing extra time to commute and park!\n12th Avenue parking lot: The church has secured the parking lot on 12th Ave. directly across from the Sanctuary for free parking from noon to 6 p.m. Simply show up and park in any available space.\nPark and Ride: Your best bet may be to use Park and Ride\, then commute to church by MAX or bus. Park for free up to 24 hours at a Park and Ride and hop on a bus or MAX to your destination. For locations\, visit Trimet’s website.\nPSU parking: The closest PSU parking lot is a multi-story blue and grey building almost immediately off Hwy 405 at the 12th Avenue exit. It is called Parking Structure 3 and is 0.3 miles straight down 12th Street to First Unitarian\, about a 10-minute walk. More information on their website here.\n\nBicycle options: \n\nPersonal bike: Please email Jen Thomas to arrange for safe storage of your bike during the service.\nBiketown rentals: You can rent a Biketown e-bike near your starting destination (find one on the map here) and park in one of the several docks near First U. The closest docks are in front of Safeway (Columbia & 10th) which is 0.3 miles from First U\, about a 6-minute walk\, or at Director Park (Yamhill & 9th) which is 0.3 miles from First U\, about a 7-minute walk. This requires downloading an app and a distance-based fee. Read more details here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/ordination-of-danielle-garrett/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Special Notice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T174000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
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/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20241212T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235115Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group
DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Eliot Chapel \n  \nThe Contemplative Practices Group is returning! 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 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.  Facilitators are Patty C. and Ron W. They 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. \nRon is a spiritual director and has been a lay minister\, Wellspring facilitator and taught in the learning community at First Unitarian. He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Channing\, A101
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250313T005752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T191701Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees meets on the first Wednesday of most months\, 7 – 9 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nJoin us in Buchan Reception Hall (B102)\, or click here to join on Zoom. \nMeeting ID: 829 3022 3125\nPasscode: DaisyB# \nOr join by phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/board-meeting/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T072624
CREATED:20250131T021224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230225Z
UID:10001253-1748971800-1748974500@www.firstunitarianportland.org
SUMMARY:Connect & Reflect
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Alison Miller and Jen Thomas on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of most months through June from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Zoom. Come share in conversation centered on the topic of the most recent sermon. Look for the discussion question during preservice slides and order of service.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/connect-reflect/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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