Join Us for Worship this SundaySunday, July 25, 2021 // 10:15 a.m.
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On the Journey Together
Rev. Thomas Disrud
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Our separate fires will kindle one flame, goes the line in a hymn. Our individual journeys come together in this gathering we call the church and we—and the community—are shaped in the process.
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Staying Connected BlogWhen We Pause... // Dana Buhl, Social Justice Director
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Last weekend, I completed the Jubilee 3 weekend anti-racism workshop, along with nine other congregants from First Unitarian Church. I’m both tired and inspired at the late hour. I was touched by the integrity, vulnerability and courageous leadership of our three facilitators, Paula Cole Jones, Lutricia Callair and Leon Spencer, all African American UUs with a deep love of our faith community, respect for each other, and brilliance in creating space for each person to dig deeply, vulnerably, honestly into the painful truths of white supremacy culture and racism...continue.
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Speaking of Justice BlogOne World, Our World: The Impact of Climate Change on Kenyan Coastal Villages // From Africa Connections
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Due to climate change, we are experiencing unprecedented extreme drought throughout the West and have concerns about vast wildfires, water shortages, and impacts on agriculture. Yet, this does not compare to the devastation happening in eastern Kenya now among the 10,000 people served by the Imani Project. Major crop failure is underway as the recently planted seedlings have died. Critical crop shortages are leading to widespread food insecurity and hunger. Children are suffering from malnutrition, and there is a threat of starvation. Many of the people in this region have lived for years in extreme poverty on the margin of survival. They have few resources to absorb this food crisis: no safety nets, little money to buy food. Seedlings planted earlier have now withered....continue.
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Do you have a reason to celebrate? Say it with flowers!
Beginning September 12
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Fresh flowers will again grace the Chancel for Sunday services.
Do you have something to celebrate from this last 18 months? If you had a birth in the family, a graduation, a birthday, an anniversary, or a memorial, or other reasons to pause and reflect, you can acknowledge it to the entire congregation by sponsoring a floral bouquet. Sponsoring those flowers is a way to support the church and acknowledge life events.
As we reconnect with friends, say it with flowers on the Chancel.
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THIS SATURDAY! - Air Conditioner & Fan: Drive & Drop-Off
Saturday, July 24 // 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: 301 NE Knott, Portland, OR
From the Social Justice Program
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The Emanuel Displaced Persons Association (EDPA2) will be collecting new fans and mini air-conditioners this weekend to be delivered to vulnerable Portland residents.
Reports say, that some died in their homes because they did not have air conditioners &/or fans. This does not need to happen again!
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Welcome to First Unitarian with Rev. Thomas Disrud
Sunday, August 29, 11:30 a.m.
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Program ResourcesAdult Programs, Social Justice, Learning Community, Music & Arts
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Vesper Prayer Service
Fridays at 5 p.m.
End your week with a brief quiet time of prayer, reflection, meditation and music offered by our Lay Ministers. Let this be a pause at the end of the week, to receive and to be held in love, without the need to converse. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. An ongoing commitment is not required.
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Celebrating Sweeping Legislation
Promoting clean electricity generation & climate justice.
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Many thanks to the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Coalition and all of the other organizations and individuals who worked hard to pave the ground for this success.
H.B. 2021 “Clean Electricity for All” sets the nation’s most ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for electricity sold to Oregon consumers. It requires that 100% of electricity sold in Oregon be generated from fossil-fuel free sources by 2040 with strong interim goals set for 2030 and 2035 so that progress will be rapid and assured. H.B. 2021 is only one of several bills passed by the legislature that uses an equity lens to address the climate crisis. See the whole list: 2021 Energy and Environment Bills
The recent heat waves are a reminder of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis before dangerous feedback loops are triggered. CFE members are concerned that progress on the federal level may be stalling, as climate measures are not being prioritized in bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Everyone is encouraged to contact their federal representatives and demand substantive measures to address the climate crisis. Oregon’s recent legislative accomplishments provide an example of a pathway forward.
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Janice Ruth Clark Memorial
Saturday, July 24 // 2:00 p.m.
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Cheryl Lynn Shaver Macy Memorial
Sunday, July 25 // 2:00 p.m.
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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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Have a Submission for E-News?If you have a church-related submission you would like published in our weekly Front Steps (E-News), please submit it here with subject line “For E-News.”
Submission deadline is noon on Tuesdays.
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Sunday Live Stream
& Social Schedule
Join us LIVE from your computer or smart device by clicking on the links below.
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June/July Shared Plate
We share our plate with Black & Beyond the Binary Collective. BBBC is dedicated to advocacy and healing for transgender and gender-variant Oregonians who are Black and have lived experiences as a member of the African diaspora...continue.
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