Events Calendar
The Alliance Presents “Creating Community with Those Living with Dementia”
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, PortlandWeek of Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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September 28, 2025 -🕯️ Sunday Worship
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September 28, 2025 -Children and Youth Learning Community
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September 28, 2025 -Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
🕯️ Sunday Worship
In-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
Children and Youth Learning Community
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
Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
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. Across 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 … Continue reading Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
Monday, September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 -*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
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September 29, 2025 -Loving Kindness Meditation
*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
We all have stories to tell — perhaps big and important events and accomplishments, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. Join fellow congregants to begin or continue writing the narratives of our lives. We will write together, share if desired, and create connections with one another through our stories. All levels … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
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, September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025 -Know Your Rights Training
Know Your Rights Training
A beginner’s introduction and a veteran’s refresher to the principles and practices of nonviolence, knowing your rights as a protester, and an overview of basic de-escalation techniques. Facilitated by engaging, long-time activist, and trainer Malcom Scott. Registration required! Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025 -The Alliance Presents “Creating Community with Those Living with Dementia”
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October 1, 2025 -Yom Kippur Service
The Alliance Presents “Creating Community with Those Living with Dementia”
Andie Shepard will present the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia, raising awareness of the needs of caregivers and those affected. She is the Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association for the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. Bring your lunch for after the program. Email AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.org to join for the dessert ($5).
Yom Kippur Service
Join us in this season of the Jewish High Holidays in annual practice of reflection and renewal. May we turn towards the work of repair and learning how to choose life.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025 -Contemplative Practices Group
Contemplative Practices Group
First Thursdays in Channing (A101) Third Thursdays in Eliot Chapel 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 … Continue reading Contemplative Practices Group
Friday, October 3, 2025
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October 3, 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, October 4, 2025
No events on this day.