Events Calendar
*Registration Required* Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, PortlandWeek of Events
Sunday, January 12, 2025
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January 12, 2025 -🕯️ Sunday Worship
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January 12, 2025 -Drop-In Parenting Circle
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January 12, 2025 -Postponed Membership Orientation Series: Governance
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January 12, 2025 -*Registration Required* Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements
🕯️ Sunday Worship
In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
Drop-In Parenting Circle
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 … Continue reading Drop-In Parenting Circle
Postponed Membership Orientation Series: Governance
Join us for an interactive and informative session led by a member of our Governing Board and Jen Thomas. During this orientation, you will: Learn about First U PDX’s governance structure. Explore the values that guide our decision-making. Discover how you can actively participate in our community. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and … Continue reading Membership Orientation Series: Governance
*Registration Required* Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements
With the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and abroad, overt antisemitism is resurging to fuel these movements. We've seen violent attacks on Jews in recent years, including the murder of congregants worshipping at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and right-wing marchers carrying tiki-torches and yelling anti-Jewish slogans. Antisemitism is real and … Continue reading *Registration Required* Countering Antisemitism in Our Movements
Monday, January 13, 2025
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January 13, 2025 -Loving Kindness Meditation
Loving Kindness Meditation
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 … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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January 14, 2025 -Finance Committee Meeting
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January 14, 2025 -Communications Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
The Board Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of most months, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. Click here to join on Zoom.
Communications Committee Meeting
The Board Communications Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. Click here to join on Zoom.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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January 16, 2025 -Contemplative Practices Group
Contemplative Practices Group
First Thursdays in Channing (A101) Third Thursdays in Classroom A108 The 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 … Continue reading Contemplative Practices Group
Friday, January 17, 2025
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January 17, 2025 -Vespers
Vespers
Our Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants 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 … Continue reading Vespers
Saturday, January 18, 2025
No events on this day.