BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Unitarian Portland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Unitarian Portland 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:20250601T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T211450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192223Z UID:10000013-1748767500-1748772000@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/2025-06-01/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250508T182302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T183242Z UID:10001392-1748458800-1748462400@www.firstunitarianportland.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241128T002002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z UID:10001097-1748289600-1748291400@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-2025/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241128T000913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T001208Z UID:10001072-1748217600-1748303999@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Office CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed on this date in observance of Memorial Day. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/office-closed-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Special Notice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241128T002753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T002755Z UID:10001007-1748168100-1748172600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:RE Holiday ā€“ No LC Classes DESCRIPTION:Nursery and toddler care are still available! URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/children-and-youth-learning-community-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10000402-1748168100-1748172600@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/2025-05-25/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T174000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10000087-1748019600-1748022000@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/2025-05-23/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250203T191926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z UID:10001260-1747940400-1747947600@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/2025-05-22/ CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T204500 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250513T000808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T220438Z UID:10001520-1747767600-1747773900@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Music Ministry Transition Team Online Listening Meeting DESCRIPTION:Since its inception last summer\, the Music Ministry Transition Team (MMTT) has been actively engaged in helping church leadership and the Interim Director of Music Ministries move our music program forward. Weā€™ve come to a point where we need to hear from congregants. We have already had three in-person listening meetings. We know that in-person meetings do not work for everyone\, so we have scheduled a Zoom meeting on May 20 at 7 p.m. \nOur objective is to hear your thoughts about how the music program has been evolving so far\, what you might envision for the future\, and what you have found positive about our current music program\, and what we need to improve. The MMTT looks forward to hearing about your feelings\, ideas\, and suggestions\, which will play a vital role in planning for the future of the music program at church. \nYou can access the Zoom meeting here. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/music-ministry-transition-team-online-listening-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250123T194833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T194833Z UID:10001231-1747767600-1747773000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Good Times Book Group: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain DESCRIPTION:We meet by Zoom from 7 ā€“ 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-circling-the-sun-by-paula-mclain/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T181500 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250131T021224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230225Z UID:10001251-1747762200-1747764900@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 ā€“ 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/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241128T002002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z UID:10001096-1747684800-1747686600@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-2025/2025-05-19/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250411T000505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192344Z UID:10001331-1747569600-1747573200@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Year-End Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Board of Trustees in Eliot Chapel or by livestream for a Congregational Meeting and announcement of election results. Agenda includes short reports from Rev. Alison and Board Moderator Leslie Pohl-Kosbau\, as well as an HR report\, info on new Right Relations program\, and a preview of congregational annual report process. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/congregational-meeting/ LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250306T222315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T210138Z UID:10001298-1747568700-1747576800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Community & Parenting Circle DESCRIPTION:Drop in for discussion on the monthā€™s theme. \nAll are welcome to join for discussion and engagement! Great opportunity to meet folks and enjoy time together. You are welcome to bring your Souper Sunday soup or other lunch.Ā Childcare is provided. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/drop-in-community-parenting-circle/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:Daisy Bingham Room\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250429T231212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T192933Z UID:10000401-1747563300-1747567800@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Music & Worship! šŸŽµ DESCRIPTION:In-person\nSanctuary\n1211 SW Main St.\nPortland\, OR 97205 \nĀ  \nClick here to see more about this very special Music & Worship service ā€¦ Gabriel FaurĆ©ā€™s Requiem.\nĀ  \nJoin us on livestream here. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/mw-service-2025/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Music/Concert,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T213050Z UID:10001006-1747563300-1747567800@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-2025/2025-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250211T200820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T200822Z UID:10001278-1747526400-1747612799@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Annual Vote - Ballots Due at 10:30 a.m.! DESCRIPTION:Ballots are due at the church by 10:30 a.m. on our Annual Vote day\, May 18. \nBallots mailed to the church via U.S. Postal system must be received in the office by Thursday\, May 15\, to be counted\, as the office is closed on Friday\, May 16\, and no mail is received. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/annual-vote-ballots-due-at-1030-a-m/ LOCATION:Narthex/Lobby\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Notice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T174000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10000086-1747414800-1747417200@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/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T143000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241212T192953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235232Z UID:10001203-1747314000-1747319400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Practices Group DESCRIPTION:First Thursdays in Channing (A101) \nThird Thursdays in Classroom A108 \nĀ  \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. \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.Ā  Facilitators are PattyĀ andĀ Ron. They look forward to being with you! \nā€” \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.Ā He has maintained a centering prayer and lectio divina practice for over twenty years. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/contemplative-practices-group-2/2025-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250507T222307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T222307Z UID:10001391-1747162800-1747166400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Conversation: How Do We Protect Immigrants in Our Communities? DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, weā€™ve learned so much at the Immigration Forums hosted by IJAG and ARJAG. Now itā€™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? Ā Come & meet others who want to do something! \nLetā€™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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T214747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T233741Z UID:10000936-1747161000-1747166400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board Communications Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month\, 6:30 ā€“ 8 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nClick here to join on Zoom. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/communications-committee-meeting/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T214643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T235517Z UID:10000919-1747155600-1747161000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Board Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of most months\, 5 ā€“ 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. \nClick here to join on Zoom. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/finance-committee-meeting/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241128T002002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T180414Z UID:10001095-1747080000-1747081800@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-2025/2025-05-12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250203T192729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T223050Z UID:10001619-1746963900-1746972000@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Parenting Circle DESCRIPTION:Join the community of parents at First Unitarian and share stories\, wisdom\, and explore spiritual reflection. These circles are great for long-time families and newcomers alike to build community with those who share a parenting journey. Meets the 2nd Sunday of most months from October to May. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Childcare provided. \nFor more info\, check out the flyer. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/parenting-circle/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Daisy Bingham Room\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T213050Z UID:10001005-1746958500-1746963000@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-2025/2025-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T213504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222116Z UID:10000400-1746958500-1746963000@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/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250429T180554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181640Z UID:10001337-1746903600-1746912600@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Music Retreat Talent Show! DESCRIPTION:Come experience the ā€œhome versionā€ of our ā€œSaturday Night Soireeā€ talent shows that have occurred at our yearly Music Department retreats over the years. See a collection of serious and not-so-serious acts from the singers and ringers in our music department. There will be snacks and beverages to boot. Come on out and have some fun while helping to support the church! Please enter through the Salmon St. door. \nYou can buy $20 tickets at the door if you donā€™t already have slots that you purchased from last yearā€™s auction. \nPlease note! Thereā€™s a Timbers game at 7:30pm that night\, and parking on the street and in lots may be difficult\, so plan to arrive early for parking. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/music-retreat-talent-show/ LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:Music/Concert,Program/Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250429T175310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T233435Z UID:10001336-1746885600-1746896400@www.firstunitarianportland.org SUMMARY:Liz Julee Celebration of Life DESCRIPTION:Long-time member Elizabeth (Liz) Julee died on March 21. Her daughter Tara Johnson-Medinger served as our Childrenā€™s Christmas Pageant director in past years. \nJoin us in Eliot Chapel from 2 ā€“ 3 p.m. for a memorial service\, followed by a reception in the Buchan Reception Hall until 5 p.m. URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/liz-julee-celebration-of-life/ LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205 CATEGORIES:Memorial END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T174000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20241127T211744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T222057Z UID:10000085-1746810000-1746812400@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/2025-05-09/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T052842 CREATED:20250203T191926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T010710Z UID:10001259-1746730800-1746738000@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/2025-05-08/ CATEGORIES:Program/Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR