| Sunday ServicesSunday, Oct. 7: Services at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
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Sunday SermonRev. Bill Sinkford
Our liberal religious faith is grounded in covenant, the promises we make and the promises we keep. The freedom of this way of being religious is easy to affirm. The equally important practices of confession, compassion and compromise can pose more of a challenge. What does our covenant demand of us?
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Bill's Blog - Evil People“These are really evil people! Evil!” The President’s latest rant against those raising questions about Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s fitness for the Supreme Court may not surprise you. Repeated assaults on our sensibilities have worked to anesthetize us to the outrages. As a minister, I try to refrain from frequent reactive comments about his all too frequent tirades. But his invocation of morality and his attempt to claim the moral high ground mean that he has entered religion’s territory. He is playing on our court... Continued
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This Sunday's Parking InformationOur main parking area (U-Park Lot) will be sealed, coated and restriped this weekend and may not be available for parking, at least for the early service. It is suppose to reopen at 10 a.m., but First Unitarian Church has been given authorization to use the lot on the north side of SW Salmon on the NW corner of the intersection of SW 11th and Salmon this weekend.
We also rent the parking lot at SW 11th and SW Main on Sundays, but only until 2 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
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Another Race in PortlandBe sure to check this link in case you need to change your regular route to church on Sunday:
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Quarterly Congregant Budget ReviewCongregants are invited to attend the Finance Committee's quarterly financial review meeting Sunday in Eliot Chapel immediately following the first service.
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Membership Enrollment CeremonyOct. 7, 10:15 a.m., Channing Room (A101). If you’re ready to become a member, please bring your completed enrollment and pledge forms. Enrollment kits are located in our literature racks.
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Alliance Greens Pre-SaleThe Alliance offers you the opportunity to send beautiful holiday greens to family and friends. This Sunday in Margaret Fuller Hall or the Buchan Atrium you can make arrangements for shipping by bringing recipient’s address and phone number. Prepayment is required. All monies go to charities for women and children and special church projects like the auction and the mosaic restoration.
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| Immigrant Justice Annual Pumpkin Sale: Family Social Justice Activity, Oct. 6 and 7
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Come join the fun with other families as we gather pumpkins Saturday, Oct. 6th. We will meet at Al’s in Sherwood at 10 a.m. and then go to the Stewart's to wash them and have snacks. Families are needed to help sell the pumpkins the next day at church after each service. Each pumpkin will sell for $5 and the proceeds will go to our Immigrant Justice Action Group to help with the Asylee Respite Center. Contact Evie Zaic if you can help: eviezaic@comcast.net
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What's Love Got to Do with It?Join Rev. Bill Sinkford this Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1:15 p.m. in Daisy Bingham for a special complimentary two-part class.
How can we trust the power of Love when Love does not always win? We will look for wisdom in the different ways Unitarians and Universalists have understood Love and search for ways our theology can embolden and support lives of integrity and joy.
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| Help Sustain the First Unitarian Asylee Respite Center
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Over the last month, First Unitarian has partnered with the Innovation Law Lab to host asylum seekers as they are released from unjust detention in Sheridan Prison. Many volunteers have jumped into the gratifying service of hosting the asylees and accompanying them to the airport or train station as they head off to reunite with families. We've already hosted 10 men, and Innovation Law Lab has turned to us as the primary Respite Center for the remaining 10 men to be released from Sheridan. In addition to housing, we are covering their travel costs, providing them with phones to be able to stay in touch with sponsors, family, and their lawyers. Can you help us ensure the asylees reunite with their families? Cash and checks are gratefully received in the church office, 1034 SW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. Checks should be made payable to First Unitarian Church with "Respite Center" on the memo line.
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Spirit of Life–An Intimate Hour with Carolyn McDadeSunday, Oct. 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Buchan Reception Hall Clay Street Table Fundraiser welcomes Carolyn McDade, author of Spirit of Life, the doxology we sing every Sunday in church. She will offer her music and share inspiration from her life and work as a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct 7. $25. For reservations, visit www.claystreettable.org or call 503-251-5460
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Join us this Tuesday, Oct. 9 for the Portland Fair Housing Bus Tour!
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Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 7:45 a.m.–12 p.m. Optional debrief and brown-bag lunch 12–2 p.m. Did you know?
- There was a time when Oregon was known as the most discriminatory state north of the Mason-Dixon Line?
- Until 1926, Oregon’s Constitution prohibited African Americans from living in the state?
- Oregon once had the largest Ku Klux Klan, per capita, in the nation?
- As late as the 1960s cities and towns throughout our state had "sundown laws" that prevented African Americans and Asians from staying overnight
- Before 1988 the majority of rental housing was “no children allowed”?
We are happy to offer this very special event thanks to a generous gift from a fellow First Unitarian Portland congregant. A portion of the proceeds will help support the Summer 2019 YRUU Civil Rights History Pilgrimage to Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.
The Deadline to Register is 12:00 p.m. on Monday Oct. 8. Tickets are $35 and scholarships are available. You may register on Sunday at the Adult Faith Formation table located in Margaret Fuller Hall, online or email, kheintze@firstunitarianportland.org
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#MeToo Women’s Reflection Circles RegistrationIf you are a woman interested in connecting with other women to explore your #MeToo experiences, you are invited to participate in a reflection circle. Tuesday group meets from 1–3 pm on 10/9, 10/23, 11/6 and 11/20.
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Join Community for Earth for an Engaging Evening to Learn About Portland's Clean Energy Initiative 26-201
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First Unitarian's Community for Earth (CFE), our eco-justice group, is sponsoring an event about Portland's Clean Energy Community Benefits Initiative 26-201, happening on Thursday, October 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with food, music, and featured speakers. Come hear why this measure deserves our support: You are invited!
As you may know, Initiative 26-201 is one of the first in the country to create sufficient funds to actually accomplish urban climate related work with a focus on the poor and people of color… those most often left out of community benefits. A small increase in the licensing fee for the largest retailers in the country doing business in Portland will provide an estimated $30 million annually. Corporate tax receipts are at historic lows and 70% of Oregon state revenue comes from individuals. As with the Children's Levy, the money will be overseen by City Councilors and grant proposals recommended by a highly select group appointed by them. Proposals will be considered in energy efficiency, job training for women and the underemployed in renewables, food and infrastructure improvements, as well as innovations. The featured speakers are Rev. E.D. Mondaine, from the Portland NAACP, and Tony DeFalco representing local organizations Verde and Living Cully.
The October 11th event will include recognition of participating congregations, a fellowship time with light supper, one to one conversations, live music and song as well as speakers from leaders in the Frontline communities. The event will be LIVE STREAMED if you can't be there in person. Food, live music and networking with our community neighbors will begin at 6 p.m. in the Buchan Atrium, and the main event happens at 7 p.m. in Eliot Chapel. The event is free, donations accepted.
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Come See Oregon Humane Society’s 150th Anniversary Exhibit at Oregon Historical SocietySept. 11- Feb. 28, 2019
Our congregation’s first minister left a legacy of compassion that runs deep in our community. In 1868, the 26-year-old minister of First Unitarian Church named Thomas Lamb Eliot gathered a handful of like-minded citizens to establish the group that grew into the Oregon Humane Society. For 150 years, the Oregon Humane Society has embodied each generation’s determination to save lives, stop suffering, and bring loving best friends to our families. Best known as a great place to find a furry best friend, Oregon Humane has helped our community overcome pet overpopulation, enact and enforce some of the nation’s strictest animal cruelty laws, provide veterinary care to thousands of shelter pets each year, educate generations of Oregonians about pet care, and fight with unrelenting diligence for the integrity of all animals.
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MOVIE NIGHT: Mental Health Action Group (MHAG) Film Festival 201
First Unitarian Observes Mental Illness Awareness
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October 10
Alien Boy: The Life and Dreams of James Chasse
A documentary film about an extraordinary case of police brutality, and how the life and of death of one man changed the city of Portland, Oregon.
Film showings begin at 7:00 p.m. in Buchan Rooms B302 and B303
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October 17
Out of the Shadows
A provocative and courageous film, offering unprecedented insight into the day to day challenges of schizophrenia, not only for the person who suffers from it, but for family and caregivers. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mental Health America (MHA) have hailed the film as an important tool for raising public awareness
Film showings begin at 7:00 p.m. in Buchan Rooms B302 and B303
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October 24
A Beautiful Mind
Winner of four Oscars, this drama charts the life and work of famed economist John Forbes Nash Jr., a brilliant man plagued by the anguish of mental illness.
Film showings begin at 7:00 p.m. in Buchan Rooms B302 and B303
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Men’s Social Event Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7–9 p.m.
915 SE Hawthorn, Blvd. Portland, OR 9721
Come join for fellowship and conversation at the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub. 915 SE Hawthorn, Blvd. Portland 97214.
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September's Art Wall - 2 Artist Special:
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Janet Lindell is showing her rice paper watercolor batiks created using layers of colors that evolve as wax is applied.
John Cline is showing his delicate architectural drawings that create spaces the viewer can define. Their very different styles blend into an exciting combination.
Come see for your self!
See more here.
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Most books for Wellspring 1 and Wellspring 2 classes are now available–some are discounted. We have limited supplies of some titles, so don’t delay. Lots of other great books to choose from also. The new Chinook books and apps are now available! See you at the bookstore!
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Program EventsAdult Programs, Learning Community, Music & Arts, Social Justice
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Family Samhain Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m. A Samhain Celebration of folktales and legends guaranteed to put just a little chill in the bones. Join storyteller Will Hornyak as he weaves together a wide variety of tales from Native American legends and Irish myths to lively participation stories for all ages. Will was named Young Audiences Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of Oregon and SW Washington. Everyone of all ages is invited!
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Announcing Sunday Afternoon Child Care!Each Sunday afternoon, we'll be offering childcare from 1–3 p.m. for group meetings and events happening after services. Please check in at the Eliot Center Info desk if you need care for children ages 4 months and older. Please note that when care is not requested by 1 p.m., staff will be released. Contact cscheffman@firstunitarianportland.org with questions.
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Teachers Still NeededWe still need volunteer teachers to complete a few of our teaching teams. Co-leading a class in the Learning Community is a good way to explore your spirituality as well as to help young people discover theirs. Larger teaching teams allow for more flexibility to work with your availability. Please contact Rev. Mary Gear or Cassandra Scheffman for more information.
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Seeking Paid Childcare Providers
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| Get InvolvedMake a difference in the First Unitarian Portland community
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Social Justice E-MagazineWe are excited to announce the launch of First Unitarian Portland’s Social Justice E-Magazine! Speaking of Justice: Faith in Action is a monthly dive into how our congregation is living out the call for social justice action. Each issue explores a different social justice theme and provides connections for your involvement in our social justice work. To receive this directly to your email once a month, please sign up here. We look forward to sharing the journey with you.
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Soul Box NewsThanks to a great turn out for coffee-hour-soul box-making on September 23rd and from individuals who made boxes at home, we have reached our goal of 2,000 boxes thus far.
To reach our ultimate goal of 4,000 by the end of January, we need to make 500 per month. We can’t do that with just the coffee hour, so our appeal is to you folks who support this The Soul Box Project's goal to display 36,000 boxes February 15th inside the Oregon State Capital (one box represents one person killed by gun fire in our country each year). Sound impossible? The SBP has already received over 22,000 boxes!
Participate by holding box making parties at home, or set personal goals for your yourselves. Bring your boxes to the Peace Action table any Sunday, or drop them off at the Church office on SW 13th during business hours. You can get instructions at the Peace Action table, or find them at Soulboxproject.org. MAKE A BOX, BRING IT IN, IT COUNTS.
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New Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG) Meeting TimeThe Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG) will begin meeting the second Sunday of every month starting October 14 from 1:30-3:00 in Buchan Room 302. Our focus will be on making connections, education and action on immigrant justice.
In order to make the meetings of the Immigrant Justice Action Group accessible to all who are interested, we will meet monthly on the second Sunday, beginning on October 14. Our meetings will include time for reflection and sharing, and an educational program about one of the many dimensions of the immigration challenge. We’ll also share opportunities for engagement and collaboration with our partners in the community and develop strategies and arrangements for our participation. Please put October 14 from 1:30 to 3 pm on your calendar. We hope you’ll join us for the important work of immigrant justice!
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Social Hour Helpers Needed Sunday Mornings
With two services continuing throughout the year, we need a few more beverage service helpers and subs on Sundays in Margaret Fuller Hall. Choose one Sunday each month, either 8–10:50 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m., with time to attend service in between. Please contact Emily at 541-408-1516 or ewh1960@gmail.com. Training provided by experienced volunteers.
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| Seeking Ushers
Here's a great volunteer opportunity: Become an usher and connect more deeply to members of our congregation. Won't you join our team? Contact usher coordinator Dev Dion or call 503-805-5899. Thank you.
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Time-Limited Projects Await!While there are many opportunities for long-term commitments within our congregation, there are also myriad options for people desiring time-limited projects for a contribution of effort and energy. Stop by the House and Grounds table on Sunday following both services to learn more about the possibilities both within our complex and around our church campus. Working on projects is a wonderful way to meet new people or strengthen existing relationships.
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Aid Asylum SeekersWith the recent move of our 13 Salmon families to a larger facility, we are now using this space to aid asylum seekers who are being released from detention at the Sheridan Prison. We are providing short-term shelter for men, for one to three days before they are sent to their sponsor site outside of Oregon. A frightening, emotional time, we are trying to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
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Spiritual Director Training Program
Might the next step in your spiritual journey be participating in a spiritual director training program? New 10-month training programs have just started. They meet on the first Tuesday morning or second Tuesday evening each month.
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| Seeking Sunday Welcoming Volunteers
If you like to greet people and make them feel welcome, this volunteer opportunity is for you: become a Welcome Desk or Newcomer Table host before or after a Sunday service.
This is a great way to connect with congregation members and newcomers. Contact Membership Chair Ed McClaran or call 971-279-2778.
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| Sunday Drivers Needed
Can you provide an occasional ride to Sunday services for a neighbor? Do you, or someone you know, need help getting to church?
Our First Unitarian Neighborhood Connections rideshare program helps match riders with drivers in Portland and Lake Oswego and is organized by ZIP code. To learn more, contact Leslie Comnes, 503-236-2963.
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In the CommunityCommunity milestones, joys, and sorrows
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We are excited to congratulate First Unitarian member and contrabassoonist for the Oregon Symphony, Evan Kuhlmann, who has recently been awarded the internationally coveted contrabassoon/bassoon chair with the Grammy- and Oscar-winning Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. We offer Evan our very best wishes for his new life in Los Angeles.
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Crystal Zerfoss, our intern minister last year, met with the Ministerial Fellowshipping Committee in Boston on Sept. 29 and was invited into preliminary fellowship with the UUA, and is now recognized as a minister by her colleagues.
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Naming First Unitarian Foundation in Your Will or Estate PlanHelp assure the long-term sustainability of this beloved congregation by including First Unitarian Portland in your will or estate plan.
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September Moderator's LetterPlease make sure to check out Kathy Ludlow’s September Moderator’s Letter. She shares the board goals and notes the work we’ve done this summer.
For the latest updates on Board activities, please visit the B oard's webpage, which includes the latest time/location for all Board-related events
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Sunday, Sept. 30 Attendance1st Service: 179
2nd Service: 346 Musicians: 25
Total: 550
Livestream: 89
Grand Total: 639
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Young Adult Facebook GroupWe are happy to announce our new Facebook group, Younger Adults of First Unitarian Portland! This group is a place for the Younger Adults* of First Unitarian Church of Portland to come together for conversation, fellowship, and sharing of events and ideas. You may join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/550560912070099/**A note on ages: some UU spaces identify young adults as 18-35, and others as 20s and 30s+. We are less interested in how many years you’ve been on earth and more interested your experiences here. So, if you identify as being on the younger end of adults in THIS congregation, especially if that has meant that you’ve found it hard to find your place here, this community is for you!
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Emergency Preparedness TeamAttention! We’re looking for two or three individuals to join with two other already-signed-up congregants to form an Emergency Preparedness Team. This group will be tasked with assessing our current capabilities and proposing a plan for First Unitarian. Fortunately, there are lots of resources and help available, so there’s no need to reinvent the wheel! If you’re interested, please contact Kathryn Estey in the church office.
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Interested in Joining a Women’s Circle?Women's Circle II is welcoming new members. All women are welcome 2nd and 4th Monday evenings at Church in the Channing Room from 7 to 8:30 pm. Contact Kim Streuli 503-869-1486 &/or streulik@gmail.com
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Attention LiveStream Viewers
Do you regularly watch First Unitarian’s Sunday services in real time on Sunday mornings? Are you adept at sending and receiving text messages?
Our Sunday morning sound and video technicians could use help from a couple of techy types out in cyberland to let them know when there is a live stream glitch while the service is being streamed. Please email the church office (office@firstunitarianportland.org) if you’re interested in volunteering for this important job. We need you!
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Spare Bedroom
Do you have a spare bedroom you could make available to other UUs visiting Portland? Our Bed & Breakfast program is in need of hosts. You provide a bed and a simple breakfast. Proceeds go to the church. To learn more, contact Ruth Robinson: mickrob@comcast.net or 503-246-2131.
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Add to Our Media Collection
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| Help Wanted!A team of volunteers has formed to address the unrelentingly vigorous weeds in the beds around our church campus, and we need more help! Projects will be planned to control weed growth and highlight our native plants. If you would like to spend a couple of hours with the team, please contact Marti Yoder at marti.yoder@gmail.com and have your name added to the notification list. More hands are needed to make this light work.
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Ongoing GroupsThe following church groups meet on a regular schedule during our program year (approximately September through May or June). Many groups meet on an irregular basis. Many groups take the summer months off, so if you are unsure about a particular group's schedule, please contact the individual listed.
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| Africa Connections
This church social justice group supports advocacy and outreach work in communities in Kenya and Zimbabwe that have been deeply impacted by HIV AIDS. We do this through support of the IMANI Project, Zimbabwe Artists Project, and Quilts for Empowerment. Questions? Email Annie Bennett.
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The Alliance
The Alliance meets September through May, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, for a luncheon, business meeting, and program. Visit the Alliance web page. Questions? Email Alliance.
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| Animal Ministry Group
Normally meets on the fourth Sunday, 12:45 p.m., A303. Visit the Animal Ministry web page for special meeting times. Questions? 503-520-9012.
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Caregiver Support GroupWe usually meet the fourth Sunday of the month, September through May.
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| Children's Mosaic Restoration Group
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Committee on Hunger & Homelessness (COHHO)Meets monthly September through May on the third Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in A303, the Fireside Room, or visit our table in Margaret Fuller Hall on the second and fourth Sundays. Questions? Email co-chairs John Elizalde, Ingrid Gjestvang and Cynthia Sulaski.
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Community for Earth (CFE)
The Community for Earth (CFE) is again selling the eco-friendly and community supportive Chinook book—each with its own app ($25)—and individual apps ($15). Use of the wide variety of coupons frequently more than covers the cost of the Chinook book and/or app. Buy yours today in our Beacon Bookstore. Cash sales at the CFE table. Questions? Susan Weinstein at 360-440-0564.
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| Contemplative Practice Group Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30–8 p.m., A301. Offers a regular opportunity for building community through silent meditation, mindfulness poetry, and deep discussion on church themes. Questions? Ron Walker.
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| Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG)The Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) educates and advocates on issues of economic justice. Watch for our speaker, book, and movie events. Stop by our table for the latest information on fair trade, health care, democracy, and inequality and its dimensions. We meet the third Sunday of every month, September to June, at 9 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Contact: Michael Wade for more information.
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| Ending the New Jim Crow—Healing the Justice System Usually, monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m., B302. Questions? Kathryn Scotten.
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Good Times Committee
Join with fellow congregants for social gatherings—from happy hour to hikes, from dinners to plays. Learn more and sign up with Good Times during social hour on Sundays. Questions? Laura Gadley, 847-525-8700.
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Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG)We offer quarterly educational meetings on topics of relevance to the congregation, focused on issues/needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Through the IJAG Google group, recommended actions are disseminated.
In order to make the meetings of the Immigrant Justice Action Group accessible to all who are interested, we will begin meeting monthly on the second Sunday, starting on October 14. Our meetings will include time for reflection, sharing, and an educational program about one of the many dimensions of the immigration challenge. We’ll also share opportunities for engagement and collaboration with our partners in the community and develop strategies and arrangements for our participation. Please put October 14 from 1:30 to 3 pm on your calendar. We hope you’ll join us for the important work of immigrant justice! Contact Ann Zawaski for questions: annzawaski@gmail.com
See our webpage for more info.
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LGBTQIA Pride Group
Find out the latest social events by picking up a flyer at our Pride Table in Margaret Fuller Hall for our monthly movie game night, monthly PDX roller skating, potlucks, and any projects being planned. Visit our Facebook page: First Unitarian Pride, Portland, OR for all of our events and the LGBTQIA events we are supporting in the Portland area.
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Meditation Group
Wednesday Night Meditation Group continues every Wednesday, 7–8:30 p.m., Eliot Chapel. Beginners welcomed. Questions? Mary Ann Harman.
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Monthly Grief GroupGrief is a common thread that connects many of us in our community. This drop-in group will hold compassionate organic space for listening, learning, and resources to live with the many forms of grief and caregiving. The group meets the third Sunday of each month from 1:15–2:45 p.m. in room B304 of the Buchan building. Facilitated by Rev. Rick Freeman and Sophia Douglas.
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| Parents of Teens Support Group, 1–2 p.m.
Second and fourth Sundays
Connect with parents of teens to talk and share parenting topics and the joys and challenges of navigating life as parents, with the guidance of a lay minister. We are an open group. Childcare provided.
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| Peace Action Group Monthly on the second Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Channing Room. Questions? Tess Beistel, Terri Shofner, Brianna Bragg.
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Quilts of Love GroupThird Thursday meeting is now 10 to 11:30 a.m., B310. Sew-in is on the first Thursday at Modern Domestic, 1408 NE Alberta St., from 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This group creates quilts for families served by Portland Homeless Family Solutions as they transition from the shelter to a permanent home. More. Questions? Contact is Kathleen Vinson, 503-477-6001.
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| Sunday Morning T'ai Chi Chih
Sunday morning T'ai Chi Chih, 8:30–9 a.m.; check the sign board in the Buchan building for meeting locations. Questions? Email Adult Programs.
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UU Knitting GroupThe knitting circle meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month during the church year. Questions? Susan Pryor, 503-894-9945.
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| UU Men's Community
Third Saturday, 9 a.m., Channing Room. An open group where men of all ages can share life experiences, learn from each other, develop friendships, support one another, and have fun. Questions? Richard Turner 503-734-5854; more info here.
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| UU Movie Group
Meets on the fourth Sunday of the month over a potluck meal at members’ homes. For more information, contact Nancy Panitch, 503-318-0776, or Ellie Kirkham, 971-544-7003. More info at the Good Times table in Margaret Fuller Hall.
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UU Poetry Group
Twice monthly, on the second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Channing Room. Questions? Rodger Blackburn, 503-519-3494.
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UUA Outreach GroupMonthly on the last Wednesday at 7 p.m., usually in B310, but check the sign board when entering.
If your interest lies in the larger picture of UU ministry, join us! Questions? Bill Pryor, 503-894-9945. We'd love to hear from you.
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Women’s CirclesI: First and third Mondays at 7 p.m. Questions? Tess Beistel, 503-257-2042.
II: Second and forth Mondays at 7 p.m. Currently welcoming new members. Contact Kim, 503-869-1486 III: First and third Wednesdays from 10–11:30 a.m. Questions? Dorothy Lewis, 503-292-1337.
IV: Twice a month on Wednesday evenings. We are looking for participants of all ages for supportive sharing and discussion about such topics as parenting and spirituality. Questions? Amy, 503-241-5451.
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Update Your Records with UsHave you moved recently? Changed your phone number or e-mail address? Anything else you'd like to let First Unitarian know?
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Do You Have an Item for E-news and/or the Sunday Bulletin?If you have an item you’d like published in our weekly Front Steps (eNews) or the Sunday Bulletin, please submit it to:
Communications@firstunitarianportland.org and include in the subject line “For eNews” –or– “For Sunday Bulletin” –or– “For eNews and Sunday Bulletin.”
This will get to all the right people. Deadline for submissions is noon on Wednesday. Because space is limited in our Sunday Bulletin, we’re unable to run articles for more than a week or two in advance, depending on the number of submissions. Articles may need to be shortened if space is tight.
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| Sunday Livestream
Join us LIVE from your computer or smartphone on Sunday at 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
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Each month, First Unitarian shares our plate offering with a community partner aligned with our UU principles.
October's recepient Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC) works to promote civil rights and improve legal representation for underserved communities; people living in poverty and people of color among them. They collaborate with other like-minded organizations to maximize their reach to marginalized populations, to train future public interest lawyers, and to educate the community on civil rights and current civil liberties concerns.
OJRC believes “mass incarceration has failed. ...Attempting to address social problems such as poverty, homelessness, and mental illness by incarcerating more people has not worked.” To achieve criminal justice reform, OJRC integrates direct legal services, public awareness campaigns, strategic partnerships, and other legal and advocacy tools. You can learn more about their areas of focus here:
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