Speaker: Rev. Bill Sinkford

Speaking of Race

Jan. 28: 9:15 am & 11:15 am Dr. Robin DiAngelo - Guest Speaker, Rev. Bill Sinkford

Traditional liberal religious wisdom has left us far from the Beloved Community. Dr. Robin DiAngelo, the major presenter at Seminary for a Day, will join Rev. Sinkford for a … Continue reading Speaking of Race

Sanctuary

January 7, 2018 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

In the Gospel of Luke, a lawyer…perhaps an immigration lawyer… a lawyer tempts Jesus by asking how he can “inherit eternal life.” “What is written in the law?” Jesus … Continue reading Sanctuary

What Do You Want?

December 17, 2017 at 11:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

What gift do you really desire? Are there “things” at the top of your list? Maya Angelou writes: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never … Continue reading What Do You Want?

Long Time Coming

December 3, 2017 at 11:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

“Teenager Mary waited. She waited to know the meaning of her pregnancy. … Troubled Joseph waited… and he knew not why, for it was clear what was expected of … Continue reading Long Time Coming

The “He” and “She” of it All

November 19, 2017 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

To say that we all, each of us, have inherent worth and dignity…to say that…is necessary but it is somehow not quite sufficient. To say that we are all … Continue reading The “He” and “She” of it All

Blessing

November 12, 2017 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

Reading: You Do It When You Do It by Meg Barnhouse Rev. Meg Barnhouse writes: I’ve been in a serious writing slump. I haven’t been doing enough nothing—just sitting … Continue reading Blessing

To Love Mercy

October 22, 2017 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

What are you going to be? Halloween will soon be here. In my neighborhood, and perhaps in yours, a few houses have been decorated with ghosts and spider webs … Continue reading To Love Mercy

I Can. We Must.

October 15, 2017 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

“Stand by this faith…which has comforted us in sorrow, strengthened us for noble purpose and made the world beautiful. … There is nothing in all the world so important … Continue reading I Can. We Must.

Sadly in Need of Mending

October 1, 2017 at 9:15 am Rev. Bill Sinkford

Mercy, Mercy me. This may well be the first time that a Motown hit has been sung as an anthem in this sanctuary. Mercy, mercy me Things ain’t what … Continue reading Sadly in Need of Mending

Sealed

September 29, 2017 at 7:30 pm Crystal Zerfoss - Intern Minister, Rev. Bill Sinkford

Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 29. This is the Day of Atonement in the Jewish tradition and concludes the High Holy Days. This is a season to remember … Continue reading Sealed

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First Unitarian Portland

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