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! Hosted by the UU Men’s Community.

This year, as we explore the church theme “Join the Journey,” we will have monthly opportunities to deepen our spiritual practices and focus on our inner journeys through the Labyrinth. The Labyrinth will be set up in Fuller Hall on the first Sunday of most months from 9:30 a.m. to noon. We’re always looking for … Continue reading 🌀 Labyrinth

In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205   Join us on livestream here

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 … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community: Together Time

First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour is a welcoming monthly event held on the first Sunday, 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. For … Continue reading First Steps Orientation and Campus Tour

Congregant Joanne O'Connell died on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Joanne was active in the Pride group for many years. She worked for Multnomah County for almost 13 years as a specialist for various programs and most recently as the contract liaison for the community services Veterans Directed Care program. She always … Continue reading Joanne O’Connell Memorial

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

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.

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. The 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 … Continue reading Opportunities to Help Our Immigrant Neighbors

Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director of Ecotrust, and citizen of the Cherokee Nation will give a presentation on building power for frontline communities. Register for buffet lunch following program ($25) using the form below. If the registration form below does not work for you and ONLY if it does not work, you can pay here and email our Communications team to … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “Building Power for Frontline Communities”

The Board of Trustees meets on the first Wednesday of most months, 7 - 9 p.m. Meetings are open to congregants. Join us in Buchan Reception Hall (B102), or click here to join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 829 3022 3125 Passcode: DaisyB# Or join by phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

This group is open to all mindfulness and Buddhist-based meditations and beginners. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30. The format includes a thirty-five-minute meditation followed by a member-led discussion to increase understanding and integration of Buddhist principles into our daily lives. Questions? Want a Zoom link? Contact Robert.

A Spiritual Development Opportunity for People in Their 20s and 30s Join 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 … Continue reading *Registration Required* Journey to Articulating Your Faith

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

Long-time member Elizabeth (Liz) Julee died on March 21. Her daughter Tara Johnson-Medinger served as our Children’s Christmas Pageant director in past years. Join us in Eliot Chapel from 2 - 3 p.m. for a memorial service, followed by a reception in the Buchan Reception Hall until 5 p.m.

Come experience the "home version" of our "Saturday Night Soiree" 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 … Continue reading Music Retreat Talent Show!