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SUMMARY:Shower Project Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 the Shower Project. We’ll then head downstairs to tour our shower\, day room\, and clothing closet and experience the welcome our unhoused guests receive. The Open House is open to all – with stickers for the kids! The space is ADA accessible. \nIf you’d like to contribute to the Shower Project\, feel free to bring NEW men’s or women’s underwear (size M boxer briefs\, sports bras\, etc.) or USED clothes\, shoes\, and belts for the clothing closet. 
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/shower-project-open-house/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:All-Church Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Peninsula Park on August 17 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. \nFun for all ages—games and activities for kids and adults. \nBring your own lunch and a dessert to share. \nSponsored by First Unitarian’s Good Times Committee. \nLook in upcoming editions of our Front Steps e-news for more details!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/all-church-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Off Campus: Peninsula Park\, 700 N Rosa Parks Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97217
CATEGORIES:Gathering & Connection
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Danielle Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Click to watch the ceremony!\nJoin 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 and champagne will follow in the Buchan Reception Hall! \nWe hope you will be able to join us for this special occasion and celebration. Read Rev. Alison’s blog post on the role of ordination in our tradition here. \nAll are welcome. Nursery care will be provided for our youngest guests\, and children are welcome to attend the service. \nRSVPs are not required\, but encouraged as they’ll help us make sure we have enough pie for everyone! To do so\, please use the RSVP box below. \nClergy are invited to gather in the Eliot Chapel at 1:30 p.m. to robe and process. \n\nWAYS TO HELP: \n\nVolunteer to help with the reception: Sign up here\nBake pies for the reception: Sign up here\nBring flowers for the ceremony and reception: Do you have tea roses\, lavender\, zinnias\, tulips\, or peonies? Flowers can be dropped off at our Salmon St. entrance on June 6 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Contact Marti Y. for details and additional information.\nMake a financial gift to help cover the cost: Donate here\, or send a check (with the memo line “Ordination”) to our office: First Unitarian Portland\, 1034 SW 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205. You can also drop off a check in our plate collection or the boxes in the Sanctuary lobby.\n\n\nTRAVEL DETAILS: \nJune 7 is going to be a very busy day with complicated travel and difficult parking expected due to the Grand Floral Parade and other events taking place downtown. \nThe church has secured the parking lot on 12th Ave. directly across from the Sanctuary for free parking from noon to 6 p.m.\, but we strongly encourage you to carpool or take public transportation when possible. \nPublic transportation options: \n\nPark and Ride: Your best bet may be to use Park and Ride\, then commute to church by MAX or bus. Park for free up to 24 hours at a Park and Ride and hop on a bus or MAX to your destination. For locations\, visit Trimet’s website.\nStreetcar: The Museum Stop at 10th and Main is the closest to First U. To plan your trip\, visit the streetcar schedule.\nMAX: Galleria/SW 10th (walking up to church) and Providence Park (walking down to church) are the closest stops.\nBus: Stops depend on bus routes. To plan your trip\, visit the Trimet trip planner.\n\nParking options: \n\nConsider carpooling and allowing extra time to commute and park!\n12th Avenue parking lot: The church has secured the parking lot on 12th Ave. directly across from the Sanctuary for free parking from noon to 6 p.m. Simply show up and park in any available space.\nPark and Ride: Your best bet may be to use Park and Ride\, then commute to church by MAX or bus. Park for free up to 24 hours at a Park and Ride and hop on a bus or MAX to your destination. For locations\, visit Trimet’s website.\nPSU parking: The closest PSU parking lot is a multi-story blue and grey building almost immediately off Hwy 405 at the 12th Avenue exit. It is called Parking Structure 3 and is 0.3 miles straight down 12th Street to First Unitarian\, about a 10-minute walk. More information on their website here.\n\nBicycle options: \n\nPersonal bike: Please email Jen Thomas to arrange for safe storage of your bike during the service.\nBiketown rentals: You can rent a Biketown e-bike near your starting destination (find one on the map here) and park in one of the several docks near First U. The closest docks are in front of Safeway (Columbia & 10th) which is 0.3 miles from First U\, about a 6-minute walk\, or at Director Park (Yamhill & 9th) which is 0.3 miles from First U\, about a 7-minute walk. This requires downloading an app and a distance-based fee. Read more details here.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/ordination-of-danielle-garrett/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Special Notice
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SUMMARY:Annual Vote - Ballots Due at 10:30 a.m.!
DESCRIPTION:Ballots are due at the church by 10:30 a.m. on our Annual Vote day\, May 18. \nBallots 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.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/annual-vote-ballots-due-at-1030-a-m/
LOCATION:Narthex/Lobby\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Notice
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SUMMARY:*Registration Required* Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION: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 led by Rev. Alison Miller and her family\, Bill Yasnoff\, Rich Scher\, and the Seder team. It is a worship service\, a songfest\, a banquet\, and a blend of goodness\, goodies\, gravity\, and joy. Children\, Youth\, Adults\, Elders – All are welcome. We will provide a delicious lunch of traditional Seder foods. \nAdults $25 each / Children $10 each \nCome one and all to enjoy food\, fellowship\, candlelight\, stories\, music and more! \nPlease register now here. \nRegister early as space is limited!
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/passover-seder-2025/
LOCATION:Buchan Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Sewell Lecture: A Tale of Two States
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are required for this event. To purchase\, visit our Eventbrite page. \nAlthough 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 support for the 2026 Equal Rights for All ballot initiative. It also provides a cautionary tale because abortion was legal in Idaho until August 2022. We want to illuminate how to be in solidarity\, clarify the broader connection of abortion\, birth control\, and gender-affirming care to overall healthcare\, and find ways to join forces as a united front in opposition to a nationwide ban on abortion. \nThe 2025 Marilyn Sewell Social Justice Lecture will combine a production of Pro-Voice Project Abortion Diaries followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Amelia Huntsberger (OB/GYN)\, Jen Jackson Quintana of the Pro-Voice Project\, and Yesenia Morales of Latino Network and Oregon’s Equal Rights for All Campaign. \nCo-presented with Oregon Equal Rights for All Campaign & Pro-Voice Project of Idaho. \nFor more details and to purchase tickets\, visit our Eventbrite page.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/sewell-lecture-2025/
LOCATION:Main Sanctuary\, 1211 SW Main St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program/Event,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Martha Westgate
DESCRIPTION: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 our church for many decades. The service will be held online at 4 p.m. so relatives in West Virginia and California can attend. Sign up here to receive a link for the service.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/celebration-of-life-for-martha-westgate/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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SUMMARY:Gordon Ware Memorial
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nLongtime member Gordon Ware died on December 8 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. Gordon was a physicist\, an architect\, and an artist. Even after he lost the ability to speak\, he continued to express himself\, including through painting up until his last weeks of life.
URL:https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/gordon-ware-memorial/
LOCATION:Eliot Chapel\, 1011 SW 12th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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