Join us for a special All Souls’ Day Service for All Ages. How do we tend to the hearth of our ancestors? How do their stories and memories kindle the fire of life in us today? You are invited to bring photographs and/or mementos of ancestor(s) or recently departed loved…

When you find yourself at a threshold moment, between what was and what is next, it is tempting to wait for better times. This Sunday, we will explore what it means to live in the middle of uncertainty and how to find beauty in a spot of danger.  Rev. Dr.…

In a year when we are honoring the divine spark in all, let us take time to celebrate the way our collective lights co-create our community. We are excited to kick-off the Annual Fund Drive for 2027 this Sunday in our worship service on the same weekend that we are…

Following last Sunday’s service about listening to the still, small voice within, we turn to the practice of listening to one another. In a time of deep divisions, of sweeping changes in technology, of shifts in the religious landscape, and more… the ability to truly listen to one another and…

Our spiritual theme of the year is Catch the Spark! and this month our topic is Listening. Let us begin with listening within. It can be difficult to find quiet moments, especially in the early fall, a season which can feel over-full with the re-opening of school, fears about the upcoming elections,…

In-Person in Eliot Chapel and Online Link: https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/event/yom-kippur-2026/ As Unitarian Universalists, we honor multiple strands of wisdom from various faith traditions. The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur offers practices of reflection and renewal as we enter the fall and a new year together. This is an opportunity for members with and without Jewish…

Many of us are drawn to the Unitarian Universalist tradition for our embrace of freedom - for we not only uphold a free and responsible search for truth, we also have very little that is compulsory.  But underlying this freedom is our Covenant, which is our agreement on how we…

Join us for our second Sunday of the new program year for our main worship service and learning community classes at 10:15am. (Children and youth start in the sanctuary.) Then, later in the day you are invited to join us for a Free Faith Yom Kippur Service at 7:00pm. The morning’s…

We are delighted to begin the new congregational year together with a multigenerational all-ages service. We will be kicking off our annual spiritual theme, “Catch the Spark!” Fall is a season of renewal and new beginnings. Let us embark together on a journey of growing the light within each of…

Our new Acting Assistant Minister, Rev. Ken Jones, will share some stories about some powerful spiritual experiences being awestruck by the nighttime sky. These stories aim to remind us that the spirit comes to us when we least expect it, and we can be profoundly transformed for a lifetime when we…

This is a time for members, friends, and visitors to ask questions of Rev. Alison about faith in general, Unitarian Universalism in particular, our congregation, or any question that is in your heart or on your mind.  Email your questions here by Friday, August 28.

Whether you feel deeply connected and supported by community, are experiencing isolation and marginalization, or find yourself somewhere in between, seeking and embodying belonging with others is an act of courage. Join Rev. Charlotte as she explores her own experiences of isolation and loneliness, what she has learned about community…

We wind up our spiritual theme of the year, “Weaving Community,” this summer with the topic of belonging. One of the core religious principles we hear about is to “Love thy Neighbor.” When we follow it, people who were once strangers become neighbors, companions, and kin on the earth. What…

In overwhelming times, it can be easy to lose touch with our own humanity. Even when we pause to rest, we may struggle to remember how to truly nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits. This Sunday, we explore what it means to reconnect with the gentle, embodied experience of being…

As humans, we make meaning by contemplating our place in the order of things. We may not be the center of the universe but we still matter. Join us to explore how we discover who we are amid the magnitude of it all.

What does it mean to be brave in our ethical and spiritual lives? How might we practice courage both individually and as a congregation? This Sunday, we will explore what it means to be a brave community for the next church year.

Creating and sustaining intentional, positive relationships is no easy task. It requires planting seeds, tending with care, practicing humility, and resetting ourselves to be the people we want to be. This Sunday, we will reflect on what it means to live in right relationship with ourselves, one another, and the…

"Beloved community" is a familiar phrase, but one we rarely pause to examine. Who is the beloved? What makes a community beloved? On this beautiful Pride Sunday, we will unwrap meanings of beloved and reflect on the building blocks of a beloved life.

In overwhelming times, it can be easy to lose touch with our own humanity. Even when we pause to rest, we may struggle to remember how to truly nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits. This Sunday, we explore what it means to reconnect with the gentle, embodied experience of being…

It is a difficult time to live our values in a world shaped by oppression and uncertainty. This Sunday, we will explore ways to build sustainable, integrated lives that nurture both ourselves and our communities.

It is said that laughter is medicine sent from the gods. This is one way that grace is woven throughout our lives. As summer begins, let us explore the power of humor and laughter and how they can unlock a spirit of joy and healing, rest and resistance. 

Join us for GA Sunday Worship on June 21, 2026, at 8:00 am PT live (or rebroadcast on-demand if you miss the live service) for a powerful and communal experience – the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists in worship. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SERVICE ! We are delighted…

This will be Rev. Tom Disrud's last sermon as one of our called ministers. It will be a time to express gratitude, hear some stories, and to say goodbye.

Come one, come all to our annual multigenerational Flower Communion and Bridging Ritual. We will honor our children and youth as they rise to the next and our longtime church administrator as she retires and returns to our wider membership. May this be a season of paying attention to all…

Have a question for Rev. Tom before he retires?This Sunday, come hear Rev. Tom answer your questions as his sermon of the day. Questions can be about anything you are curious about - the church, his time here, Unitarian Universalism, you name it. Email your questions ahead of time, no…

This Memorial Day weekend, let us explore what it takes to be a hero in troubled times. We are hearing from national leaders who project an image of domination and "might makes right" as virtues to be admired. What might it look like instead to lead with compassion, courage, and…