A memorial will be held for member Gordon Ware on Sunday, February 23, at 2 p.m. in Eliot Chapel, with a reception to follow at 3:30 p.m. in Buchan Reception Hall. Longtime member Gordon Ware died on December 8 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. Gordon was a physicist, an … Continue reading Gordon Ware Memorial
A celebration of life for long-time member Martha Westgate will be held on February 24, which would have been her 90th birthday. Martha died on May 31, 2024. She was one of the founding members of our church's 7th Principle Group, now called Community for Earth. Martha and her husband John were active members of … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Martha Westgate
Tickets are required for this event. To purchase, visit our Eventbrite page. Although Oregon is a high-access abortion state, we share a border with one of the lowest-access states in the US. That presents opportunities to partner with Idaho to understand their challenges and support initiatives within Idaho and access in Oregon - such as … Continue reading The 2025 Sewell Lecture: A Tale of Two States
You are cordially invited to attend our First Unitarian Seder in celebration of Passover, the Jewish holiday that symbolizes the universal human quest for liberty. This special ceremonial UU interfaith event, beautifully structured for all ages, is a remembrance of the Jews’ flight from slavery in Egypt long ago. Our community Passover Seder will be … Continue reading *Registration Required* Passover Seder
Ballots are due at the church by 10:30 a.m. on our Annual Vote day, May 18. Ballots 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.
Click to watch the ceremony! Join congregants and guests on June 7 at 2 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary for the ordination of our Assistant Minister, Danielle Garrett. The Rev. Rob Hardies will preach, our choir members will offer inspiring music, and the congregation will confer the sacred rite of ordination. A reception with pie … Continue reading Ordination of Danielle Garrett
Join us at Peninsula Park on August 17 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. Fun for all ages—games and activities for kids and adults. Bring your own lunch and a dessert to share. Sponsored by First Unitarian's Good Times Committee. Look in upcoming editions of our Front Steps e-news for more details!
Curious about our 13 Salmon Shower Project that our congregation runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of the Buchan Building? Come to the Open House after church on Sunday, August 24, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet us in the Buchan Reception Hall for snacks and a brief movie about … Continue reading Shower Project Open House
