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Eliot Chapel

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1011 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205 Get Directions

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  • The Alliance Presents ā€œStories of Lan Su”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
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    Weaving Together Portland Communities: Stories of Lan Su - Revealing the Untold Tales of Portland's Chinese Garden Join Venus Sun, Senior Director of Experience at Lan Su Chinese Garden, as she traces the roots of Portland's one-of-a-kind classical Chinese garden with its profound identity as a living expression of art, philosophy, and tradition, and its … Continue reading The Alliance Presents ā€œStories of Lan Su”

  • Justice Delayed, Finally Gained: EDPA2 Update

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Justice Delayed, Finally Gained: How Portland Families Displaced by Urban Renewal Won Restitution Ms. Byrd, the founder of Emanuel Displaced Persons Association 2 (EDPA2), with whom our congregation has been long connected, returns to recap and update the efforts that led to their remarkable settlement with the City of Portland last year.Ā Under Byrdā€™s determined and … Continue reading Justice Delayed, Finally Gained: EDPA2 Update

  • 2026 Board & Senior Minister Forum

    2026 Board & Senior Minister Forum
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Meeting

    The calendar is set for forums and meetings through the end of the year. Events will be held at noon in Eliot Chapel unless otherwise announced. Childcare will be available. Feb 8 ā€“ hear budget priorities from Rev. Alison and an update from the Board. Mar 8 ā€“ review the proposed budget for next church … Continue reading 2026 Board & Senior Minister Forum

  • The Alliance Presents “From Crisis to Community: Building Food Security Together”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
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    Join Stephanie Barr and CaSaundra Johnson from Lift UP for an honest conversation about the reality of food insecurity in the Portland area, the innovative solutions growing through partnership, and the movement towards building a more equitable food future beyond crisis response. Bring your lunch and $5 to enjoy dessert & beverage after the program. … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “From Crisis to Community: Building Food Security Together”

  • Jean Robinson Celebration of Life

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
    Memorial

    Member Jean Robinson died on October 10 at the age of 90. She was a member since 2004 and in recent years mostly watched services online. Jean was a teacher at Vernon Elementary School and Jefferson High School. Join us in Eliot Chapel to celebrate her life, followed by a reception in Buchan Hall.

  • The Alliance Presents “Weaving Community with Ukrainians”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
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    Join Rick and Maxine Lathrop, Global Service Corps Ukraine Program founders and 1st U members, for a community gathering with other Alliance members and virtually with their friends in Ukraine who participate in their Drop-in CafĆ© Conversation Clubs. Hear their story of the Ukraine Program, listen as Alliance and Ukrainian participants share their experiences, and … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “Weaving Community with Ukrainians”

  • šŸŒ™ Solstice Service

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Service

    You are invited to a special annual evening Winter SolsticeĀ service at the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. Let us greet the arrival of winter, the season of chilly temperatures and darkness. At the same time, let us light candles to symbolize the returning of the light in anticipation of … Continue reading šŸŒ™ Solstice Service

  • The Alliance Presents “It Takes a Village to Support Justice and Healing”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Slava Jovanovic and Kelly Manzo Hernandez (Victim Services Specialists, Portland Police Bureau) will share their insights on the reality of sex trafficking in Portland and their involvement in recognizing and assisting survivors or trafficking. Their collaboration with community and system partners is the key component of their unit's success at the PPB. Kay Mosby (Director, … Continue reading The Alliance Presents “It Takes a Village to Support Justice and Healing”

  • Fall Forum

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Meeting

    Join Rev. Alison and your Board of Trustees for this update. Topics include... Priorities for 2026 - 2027 budget Update on congregational life Report on last Spring's congregational survey Report on Board goals 2025-2026 Childcare available!

  • Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the Silence

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Join us for a vigil for murdered Palestinian health care workers, followed by a screening of Jan Haaken's short film, "SUMUD: A Doctor's Report on Genocide and Survival in Gaza," and a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Travis Meleen on his experiences in Gaza in summer 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $5 - 20 … Continue reading Targeting Doctors in Gaza: Breaking the Silence

  • Judy Wilder Celebration of Life

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
    Memorial

    Member Judy Wilder died on Monday, October 6, at the age of 83. Judy was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer just a few weeks before her death. Judy joined our church in 2017 and was involved in our Community for Earth, the Sojourners Group, and our Alliance. She leaves two daughters and we hold them … Continue reading Judy Wilder Celebration of Life

  • šŸ¾ Pet Blessing

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Bring your pets to the steps of Eliot Chapel (or inside Fuller Hall if raining) for a special blessing from Rev. Alison and Rev. Tom! All animals welcome, including stuffed animals and photos of animals. Please note: We are asking that all animals are suitably restrained ā€“ i.e. dogs on leads, cats/small animals in suitable … Continue reading šŸ¾ Pet Blessing

  • Carol Santesson Memorial

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR +1 more
    Memorial

    Longtime member Carol Santesson died on May 17 at the age of 86. Carol was the daughter of longtime member Margaret Denison and mother of member Heather Santesson. Join us in Eliot Chapel at 2 p.m. to celebrate Carol's life, followed by a reception in Buchan Reception Hall.

  • Toni Paget Celebration of Life

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Memorial

    Longtime member Toni Paget died on the morning of September 4 at the age of 85 after living with cancer in her last year. Toni was a retired school teacher and here at the church she was a part of our Quilts of Love group as well as the Alliance. She was a faithful attender … Continue reading Toni Paget Celebration of Life

  • Accompaniment Workshop

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Please join Heather Vickery from the UU Service Committee after the service in Eliot Chapel for a workshop on "Accompaniment." In these times, members of our community ā€” including immigrants, trans and nonbinary kin, and houseless neighbors ā€” are often pushed to the margins and treated as "other." This workshop will explore how we can … Continue reading Accompaniment Workshop

  • Yom Kippur Service

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Service

    Join us in this season of the Jewish High Holidays in annual practice of reflection and renewal. May we turn towards the work of repair and learning how to choose life.

  • The Alliance Presents “Creating Community with Those Living with Dementia”

    The Alliance Presents
    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Andie ShepardĀ will present the basics of Alzheimerā€™s and dementia, raising awareness of the needs of caregivers and those affected. She is the Program Manager with the Alzheimerā€™s Association for the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. Bring your lunch for after the program. EmailĀ AllianceRSVP@firstunitarianportland.orgĀ to join for the dessert ($5).

  • Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Program/Event

    Join us for an honest, values-based conversation about whatā€™s workingā€”and what still needs to changeā€”in our regionā€™s response to homelessness. Across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, people are working hard to make progress on homelessnessā€”but that progress isnā€™t always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees … Continue reading Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation

  • UU Common Read Discussion

    Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
    Gathering & Connection

    Join your fellow UUs across the globe this summer in reading Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families (Skinner House, 2023). You can purchase this book from the Beacon Bookstore in Fuller Hall during social hour. On September 7, Dr. Amy O. and Aileen M. of our congregation will lead a discussion … Continue reading UU Common Read Discussion