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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/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T101500
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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.  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 building.  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.  All are welcome! \nClick here to view more information about our Learning Community.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/learning-community-2026/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Learning Community
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SUMMARY:🥣 Souper Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On the second Sunday of most months\, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour\, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday\, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter. \nIf you are able\, the suggested cost for the soup is $5 to help us cover the cost of ingredients. \nPlease supplement the offering by bringing the following to share: \n\nBreads\nTreats\nSnacks/sides\nKid-friendly prepackaged drinks\n\nSpoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly. \nIt takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers\, cooks\, servers\, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out\, please contact Barbara M.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/souper-sunday/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T131500
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Grief and the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:In this class for people who are grieving the loss of a close family member\, we will explore the nature of grief\, offer the opportunity to share your own grief story\, and make a plan to navigate the winter holidays. We will meet in person on four Sunday afternoons\, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.\, on November 9 and 23 and December 7 and 14. The Rev. Duane Fickeisen and Dr. Bill Yasnoff will facilitate the group. Both are members of First Unitarian and have personal experience with being widowed and in facilitating grief groups. \nThere is no cost\, but pre-registration is required. More info and preregister here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/grief-and-the-holidays/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212552
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Parenting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our community of parents and caregivers. Share stories and wisdom\, and take time to explore spiritual reflection. Long-time families and new folks are welcome. Meets most months from September to June. Childcare provided. Drop-ins welcome.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/parenting-circle-2/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212552
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SUMMARY:Transitions and Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:First Unitarian Senior Engagement (FUSE) presents this forum on transitions and housing options: \n\nShould you “age-in-place” and/or build an Accessory Dwelling Unit?\nWould you prefer to move to a senior community? How do you get rid of your stuff?!\nDo you wonder if you qualify for affordable senior housing?\nWhat if you need medical or memory care?\n\nCome hear a panel of First Unitarian members about their search for the best housing for them as they grow older. This forum is for people of all ages\, including older members wondering where to live as they age and younger members wondering what might be the best housing option for a beloved older relative or friend. \nCome at 11:30 a.m. for soup\, sides & conversation. No registration required.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/transitions-and-housing-options/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T120000
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
DESCRIPTION:We all have stories to tell — perhaps big and important events and accomplishments\, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. \nJoin 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 of writing experience and those with works in progress are welcome. \nDates: September 29\, October 13 and 27\, and November 10 \nPlease commit to all sessions. Class is limited to 12. \nRegistration is now closed! \nFor questions\, email facilitator Jennifer O.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/writing-life-stories/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T203000
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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-2026/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
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SUMMARY:Office CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed on this date in observance of Veterans Day.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/office-closed-veterans-day/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Special Notice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T193000
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Journey to Articulating Your Faith
DESCRIPTION:A Spiritual Development Opportunity for Adults of All Ages \nJoin Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom for an 8-session course of theological exploration and discovery. 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! \n**Registration is now closed.** \nSchedule: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on November 12\, December 10\, January 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, and June 10.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/journey-to-articulating-your-faith-all-adults/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T174000
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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/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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