| Sunday ServiceSunday, March 1: 9:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
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Masters of the Universe
Rev. Bill Sinkford
We want a theory of the universe that features interdependence, in which the universe was not shaped for our convenience. That view requires both humility and gratitude. It also places on our shoulders a burden of accountability that we have been uncomfortable accepting. The world picks up the check for the narratives we embrace.
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March: Foundation MonthMarch is Foundation Month, a time when we ask the congregation to reflect on the importance of leaving a legacy gift to help secure the future of First Unitarian Portland and celebrate the lasting gifts of those who came before us. Members of the Foundation’s Board of Stewards will be available this Sunday and every Sunday this month in Margaret Fuller Hall after services to answer your questions and share helpful resources regarding how planned giving can benefit congregants as well as First Unitarian.
For questions, additional information, or to make planned giving arrangements, email us here, fill out our Intent Form, or visit our website.
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All Ages Storytelling with Will HornyakSunday, March 1, 1–2 p.m.
Room A108
The folktales of the Celtic cultures are rich with magical, memorable characters and unforgettable plots. Come and join storyteller Will Hornyak on a journey featuring wise queens, brave sisters, itinerant peddlers, powerful wizards, and more. Appropriate for all ages.
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Spiritual Direction 101 Workshop
Sunday, March 1, 1–3 p.m.
Would you like to go deeper on your spiritual journey? Are you curious about how spiritual direction can help?
In this informal workshop, hear several of First Unitarian Portland's spiritual directors describe how they conduct a session, and get a taste of what it might be like for you.
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Womxn's March
Sunday, March 1, 12:30 p.m.
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Alliance Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m.
Buchan Reception Hall
Bring your brown bag lunch ($3)
The Alliance March 4 program speaker will be Marilynne Eichinger, who will talk on "Street Life: Fun until It Isn't". Marilynne is a member of First Unitarian, a museum educator, and an active supporter of hands-on learning throughout her career as both a mother and museum professional. She is the mother of five children and grandmother of eight.
In 1972, she founded the Impression 5 Science Museum in Lansing, MI, and was President of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from 1985 to 1995. In 1995 she established the nationally circulated Museum Tour Catalog, a collaborative venture with 22 museums, to bring educational materials to over two million household.
Marilynne has written extensively on museum education. Her most recent book, entitled Over the Peanut Fence, was inspired by the experience she and her partner had of reaching out to a 20-year old homeless youth, inviting him into their home, and mentoring him for five years. That young man’s difficulties, along with four years of research into runaways and homeless youth, are presented in a volume that the Public Library Association called “A powerful glimpse into the trauma and abuse that forces young people to run to the streets."
RSVP here or call Jean Omelchuck at 503-806-7906.
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Younger Adult BrunchSunday, March 8, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
We’ll gather for fellowship and social time. Please bring dishes as you’re able to add to the meal. Drop-ins welcome.
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Introduction to Singing MeditationSundays, March 8, 22
1–2 p.m.
Find your voice in peaceful contemplation and heartfelt meditation. You do not need to be a singer to engage in this spiritual practice.
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Downtown UU History Tour
Sunday, March 8, 12:30–2 p.m.
This fun and informative walking tour will cover our church’s history from our pioneer beginnings in 1866 to the present. We begin in and around our church buildings, stroll through the park blocks and into downtown to visit sites important to our church’s story. You will learn about our early leaders and important milestones in our long history here in Portland.
This tour is wheelchair accessible and is held rain or shine.
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Restorative Justice: A Personal Story
Restoring Community, Restoring Relationships, Transforming LivesSunday, March 8
Appetizers available at 12:30 p.m.
Program at 1 p.m.
Daisy Bingham Room
Stephen Fowler is a performing artist, activist, justice advocate, and community educator from Portland. Convicted as a teenager, sentenced to seven and a half years in the Oregon Youth Authority, Stephen used his time to educate and expand his understanding of self-worth, potential, and purpose by using art forms. Stephen is now committed to educating community members, teachers, parents, and students about the practice of restorative justice for community rehabilitation and also showing adolescents the power of their own voice and story.
Join us March 8 for Stephen’s powerful presentation, followed by small-group dialogues.
Presented by Ending Mass Incarceration/Advancing Racial Justice.
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UU Yoga Day WorkshopSaturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
This complete yoga workshop will focus on spine flexibility with flowing movements and will including asana (poses), pranayama (breath practices), yoga nidra (deep relaxation), and meditation. Light vegan snacks will be provided. Some props will be provided. Suitable for any level of experience and all abilities with use of modifications and props.
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General Assembly Delegates NeededEarly registration closes March 15, so a speedy response is encouraged!
General Assembly 2020 is in Providence, RI, June 24–28
Attending the UUA General Assembly can be inspirational. It brings together UUs from all across the country for a spirit-raising mix of music, workshops, sermons, camaraderie, and fun. It also is where the voices of all congregations participate in shaping the agenda for the future and refining the ways that business gets done.
First Unitarian Portland has always shared in that process, by sending our own delegates to the UUA General Assembly. They represent our views and interests, and contribute to the planning efforts of the association.
If you are willing to be a delegate this year, please contact Stan Jewett or Bill Pryor for an application. We have limited funds available to defray registration, travel, and lodging costs.
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Building an Interfaith Community to Counter White Nationalism
March 19–May 21
First Unitarian Portland is forming a cohort as part of the Spring 2020 pilot project Building an Interfaith Community to Counter White Nationalism, a collaboration with the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) and the Western States Center. From March 19 –May 21, we will bring together members of diverse faith communities across the state for shared learning, relationship-building, and action. We’ll accompany each other as we learn about the white nationalist movement and explore how countering this growing movement is inextricably linked to advancing immigrant justice. We'll build and practice skills for talking with our communities, neighbors, and lawmakers about our shared vision of a diverse, vibrant, and inclusive Oregon. And we'll discern together opportunities for further action. What we know for certain is that the more that marginalized and vulnerable communities, and communities who are in solidarity with them, are connected, the less power white nationalism yields.
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Last Wishes
Two Sundays: March 22 and 29, 1–3:30 p.m.
We don’t like to think about or plan for death, but if we can make our wishes known we give a gift to those we leave behind.
In this two-part class, led by Rev. Tom Disrud and attorney Tabitha Koh, we will explore decisions related to the end of life.
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The Condor and the Eagle
Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Eliot Chapel
In honor of U.N. World Water Day, come to a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Condor and the Eagle. In this film, four indigenous environmental leaders embark on an extraordinary trans-continental adventure from the Canadian plains to deep into the heart of the Amazonian jungle to unite the peoples of North and South America and deepen the meaning of climate justice. Screening is free, but donations to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Indigenous Solidarity Ministries are gratefully accepted. Contact us here.
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Women’s Retreat
Wednesday, March 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Still Meadow Retreat Center, Damascus, OR
Come celebrate the transition into spring –the time of year when our days begin to fill with more light and the chill of winter thaws. Throughout our day we will enjoy ageless, balancing practices for slowing down, enjoying nature’s wonders, and finding equanimity. Open to women, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals.
Details: Spaces are limited. Advanced registration required.
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Nourishing the Spirit: Practice for the Long Haul
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Eliot Center, Room A301
This monthly gathering, facilitated by Rev. Katherine Jesch, offers collective spiritual practices to strengthen the bonds among us. In community we reawaken the hope, imagination, and passion that sustains us as we work to build the world we see in our dreams.
Details: No cost. Fourth Saturdays, March 28, April 25, May 23, 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m. Attend one or all sessions. Registration appreciated.
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SOLVE Beach Clean-up Saturday, March 28
First Unitarian Portland will participate with other Portland area UU congregations in the SOLVE beach cleanup.
By special arrangement, we'll clean the beach at Boy Scout Camp Meriwether south of Tillamook, then meet up for a potluck lunch. Signup is required.
Get further information at the UUA Outreach table or CFE's table in Margaret Fuller Hall on Sunday morning. Or contact Stan Jewett, 503-310-0679.
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Summer Chalice Camp registration is NOW OPEN!
The priority registration window for First Unitarian and regional UU congregation affiliated participants ends March 31. Remaining slots will be offered to the larger community.
After a successful first year, we are thrilled to announce the return of Chalice (Day) Camp this summer!
This year we will use Chalice Camp II: Identity and Justice. Campers explore the root causes of systemic racism in the US and develop a religiously grounded approach to countering racism and building just community.
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Art Wall
Margaret Fuller Hall
Jenn Feeney's monotypes are featured in March. Taking a very painterly approach to printmaking, she starts without a plan and manipulates the ink to let the images emerge. Come see the colorful, organic results.
The Art Wall’s mission is to integrate art into the spiritual life of First Unitarian Portland by providing a venue for congregants to be moved by quality artwork from artists within the church and throughout the metro region.
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Bookstore
Our bookstore (which started life in a closet in the 1960’s) has grown to a vibrant, welcoming respite for all congregants and visitors to First Unitarian Portland.
It supports the spiritual mission and principles of our church with offerings to stimulate and broaden our thinking as we move along our spiritual path, and help us better understand Unitarian Universalism.
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Program EventsAdult Programs, Social Justice, Learning Community, Music & Arts
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The Intersectionality Issue of Speaking of Justice: Faith in Action E-Magazine
Our ninth issue will be released tomorrow, Feb. 28
We are so glad you are joining us as together we explore intersectional organizing. What does it mean to strive for justice where we see and value the unique, lived experiences of those at the front lines of oppression, while also recognizing that our liberation is bound up in each other? We hope you will take time to read, reflect, and be changed by the many offerings in this e-magazine. Thank you for joining us here.
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Runaway Inequality on SaleWhat causes the ever-increasing income/wealth gap between the very rich and the rest of us?
Find out why and what we can do about it with a copy of Les Leopold’s newest book, Runaway Inequality, an Activist's Guide to Economic Justice. Now half price (just $10) at First Unitarian's book store. 100% of proceeds go to support Oregon delegates to attend the Poor People's Assembly in Washington, DC, June 2020.
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OR UU Voices for Justice Action of the WeekOregon automatically connects their tax law to the federal. If we have reason to disconnect, the legislature must do it. Oregon UU Voices for Justice is promoting a disconnect regarding Opportunity Zones and ones where wealthy investors get special treatment and tax cuts.
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"Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves"The Immigrant Justice Action Group is sponsoring a webinar at church: "Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves," a collaboration of the American Friends Service Committee's Friends Relations office, the UUA and UUSC's Love Resists campaign, Church World Service, and Freedom for Immigrants. This is a five-part program which began Jan. 28, meeting monthly, 5–6:30 p.m., First Unitarian Portland. Many of us participated in the first series of programs with great appreciation for the learning and growth opportunities. Please join our team by registering through the link below and indicate that you are joining the group named Immigrant Justice Action Group.
From Love Resists:
"Without community, there is no liberation." —Audre Lorde
Do you want to join people of faith and conscience from across the U.S. in taking action and practicing reflection? Are you seeking ways to offer grounded solidarity without reproducing oppressive practices? Have you ever gone to an immigration (ICE) check-in or court to support a person at risk of deportation? Is your congregation part of the New Sanctuary Movement, or talking about joining?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, join our e-course, "Changing Systems, Changing Ourselves": Anti-Racist Practice for Sanctuary, Accompaniment, and Resistance. This free interactive e-course will meet monthly and support groups in learning, reflecting, and acting for social change. You are welcome to join as an individual, but particularly encouraged to register as a group with a team of people working together on these issues. Topics will include anti-blackness and immigrant justice, criminalization and the place of immigration detention in the prison industrial complex, and on-the-ground case studies of accompaniment as anti-racist practice. There will also be caucus spaces for white participants and participants of color. The videos and homework assignments from the first program are also available online for self-study.
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Interested in Becoming a Learning Community Teacher?
Visit the website to learn more about our classes!
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Learning Community Family Camp on Oregon CoastSaturday through Monday, March 21–23
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 2!
Join other Learning Community families for a weekend of shared activities, community-building, and just plain fun on the Oregon coast at beautiful Camp Magruder. We begin on Saturday of the weekend when spring break begins for most districts. We’ll have dinner that night, followed by an orientation. Sunday morning includes an in-gathering with lots of time throughout the day to play, including boating on the lake and a fire circle. The beach is a short walk away. Camp concludes Monday morning.
Family camp is open to families who are registered in the Learning Community this year. We ask that your oldest or only child be at least five years old to attend.
There are shared rooms with single bunks, upper and lower, with shared bathrooms. We try to give each family their own room, but smaller families may be asked to share with another family, depending on availability.
Do you have questions, dietary, ADA accommodations, or other accessibility needs? Contact us here.Fees: Adult $150, teen 13–17 $130, child 9–12 $120, child 5–8 $85: scholarships available. Includes lodging and meals.
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Sunday Afternoon ChildcareWe offer childcare for all ages each Sunday from 1–3 p.m. while you attend an event or meeting at church. Request care for your child(ren) at the Eliot Info Desk by 1 p.m. that day. Staff are released at 1 p.m. if no one has requested care by then. Contact Aaron for more information.
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| Get InvolvedMake a difference in the First Unitarian Portland community
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| Preparing for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, here is a tool to deal with the climate crisis: The Drawdown for Creation. Curated by members of CFE with several downtown faith communities, the Drawdown for Creation provides opportunities for the soul to deepen and actions to change. Visit drawdown4creation.com or The Community for Earth table in Margaret Fuller Hall, for more information. Also, watch for celebratory information about Earth Day.
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| Seeking UshersUshers are needed. Looking for a way to serve in our community? Consider being an usher one Sunday a month. You’ll be part of a team that is the welcoming face of the congregation. For information, see Dev Dion after services on Sunday or contact him by email.
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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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In the CommunityCommunity milestones, joys, and sorrows
Member Ruth Lewellen-Dix’s sister, Marilyn Copen, died on Feb. 12 at the age of 94. Marilyn had been failing for over a year in a nursing home in Barberton, Ohio. A family gathering will take place later in the spring to celebrate her life.
Organ builder Richard Bond died on Feb. 17 at the age of 73. Richard was the builder commissioned by the church to identify, refurbish and install a suitable instrument for the main sanctuary. He leaves behind his wife Roberta, son Tim, daughter-in-law Beth and two granddaughters, as well as the employees of Bond Organbuilders, Inc., including our organist, Joe O'Donnell.
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Feb. 2020 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings –
Feb. 2 was the final day to submit applications for the Senior Minister Search Committee to our Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee, which is doing the first level of review, reported we have 43 qualified applicants. We are very pleased and grateful to all of you who submitted an application for this committee, which is so important to the future of our church.
Let me share what’s coming next. The Board will meet March 1 to make the committee selections. The plan is to introduce the Search Committee by mid-March and have them begin their work ...Continued
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Sunday, Feb. 23 Attendance:1st service: 193
2nd service: 326
Musicians: 26
Total: 545
Livestream: 116
Grand total: 661
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Feb. 16's Missing Offering
Many of you have asked for more details regarding Feb. 16's missing offering.
Here is what we know:
The offering protocol was strictly followed:
- Two ushers and a staff member together collected cash and checks from the offering baskets immediately following the offertory of each service.
- Then, all three together went to the church office where they deposited the offering through the security slot into the safe.
- Tuesday morning (Monday, Feb. 17 was a holiday) staff went to collect the offering for bank deposit and found the combination-locked safe door (different from the security slot) slightly ajar and the offering gone.
A police report has been made. Our best conjecture is that the combination-locked safe door had not fully latched the last time it was accessed.
Here are steps we are taking to improve our protocol:
- The safe’s combination has been changed. One staff member and one minister will have access to that combination, versus three staff members currently.
- A camera has been installed in the small room where the safe is located, bolted to concrete.
- When the ushers and staff deposit our Sunday offerings through the security slot each week, they will individually test that the combination-locked safe door is fully latched and unopenable.
- When staff remove our offerings for bank deposit each week, they will confirm that the combination-locked safe door is fully latched and unopenable.
We are very sorry this occurred, and especially want to reach out to those people who may have incurred stop-payment charges on their checks. Please let us know if that’s the case, as we will certainly reimburse you for that expense.
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Rahab’s Sisters Volunteer Drop-inRahab's Sisters, located at 247 SE 82nd Ave, invites First Unitarian congregants (women, non-binary, and gender expansive) to volunteer each first Friday of the month. Join fellow First Unitarians and experience the beloved community through radical hospitality!
Details: Monthly, every first Friday evening, 6 –10 p.m. Contact Eliza for more info or to RSVP. Men, please email for other ways you can help.
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Why Pronouns MatterAt church and elsewhere, it’s becoming more common for people to introduce themselves with the pronouns they use, and to ask, “What pronouns do you use?” Though this may be an unfamiliar question for you, becoming comfortable with it is a way to live our UU principles.
Here’s why:
Gender is a primary way our creative identities interact with the world. Many people feel comfortable with the gender assigned to them at birth based on their genitals, assigned male or female, and are called cisgender. (Cis means “on the same side of,” so for these people, gender and sex-at-birth align.) For many others, their assigned gender is not a true or comfortable identity. Read more here.
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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 or 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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Aging Together Learning GroupWe use books, movies, poems, and various art forms to catalyze group dialogue about our personal experience of aging. Meetings are held monthly on the first Monday from 1 –3 p.m. For more information or to register, please contact Lucy Garrick.
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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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| UU Animal Ministry (UUAM)
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Caregiver Support GroupWe usually meet on 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)We meet monthly September through May on the fourth Sunday from 12:30–2 p.m. in the Fireside room in A303. Visit our table in Margaret Fuller Hall on the second and fourth Sundays.
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Contemplative Practice
Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. We begin by meditating for 20 minutes, in any style you are comfortable with. Then we discuss a spiritual check-in topic. We finish by sharing a poem related to the topic. We read it aloud twice with a pause in between, giving people time to reflect on a word or phrase that struck them. Afterward we discuss our reaction to it. We usually meet in the Channing Room, but check the schedule in the Buchan building to be sure. All are welcome.
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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. Questions? Michael Wade || Website
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Ending Mass Incarceration/Advancing Racial Justice (EMI/ARG)We provide special events and sponsor community events at the church. These are announced in our e-newsletter, which includes other upcoming community events and reading/viewing recommendations. For more information, to sign up for the newsletter, or to answer any questions, contact Kathryn Scotten. || Website
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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)The Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG) meets on the fourth Sunday of the months of September–May, from 1–2:30 p.m. in room A108.
Our focus is on making connections, education, and action on immigrant justice. Our meetings include time for reflection, sharing, and information about the many dimensions of the immigration challenge. We also share opportunities for engagement and collaboration with our partners in the community and develop strategies and arrangements for our participation.
Through the IJAG Google group, we disseminate recommended actions. Join us for the important work of immigrant justice!
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Queer Pride
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 for all of our events and the LGBTQIA+ events we are supporting in the Portland area.
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Meditation GroupGroup meets in the Eliot Chapel, 7–8:30 p.m on Wednesdays. Silent meditation for 30 minutes, followed by reading and discussing a book by a Buddhist author. Questions? Contact Robert Schroeder or Mary Ann Harman.
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Mental Health Action Group (MHAG)MHAG exists to educate the congregation about mental health issues and to support those in the congregation living with mental illness or whose relatives live with mental illness. We meet every fourth Sunday at 1 p.m. in the B310.
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Quilts of Love GroupThird Thursday meeting is 10–11:30 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. Questions? Contact Kathleen Vinson, 503-477-6001.
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| Peace Action Group (PAG) Monthly on the second Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Channing Room. Questions? Contact Tess Beistel || Website
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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 Yarn Crafters
Second and fourth Thursdays each month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Buchan Reception Hall
The Yarn Crafters are wanting to expand to include crocheters. Yarn provided. All levels welcome.
Questions? Susan Pryor, 503-894-9945.
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| UU Men's Community
Third Saturday, 9 a.m., Channing Room. This is 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 fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Now welcoming new members. Questions? Kim, 503-869-1486. III: First and third Wednesdays at 10–11:30 a.m. Now welcoming new members. Questions? Dorothy, 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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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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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 here and include in the subject line “For eNews” –or– “For Sunday Bulletin” –or– “For eNews and Sunday Bulletin.” 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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SNOW? ICE? FREEZING RAIN?
To see if an event, class, service, or rehearsal has been cancelled, check the church website, Facebook page, or call the church office at 503-228-6389 and listen to the recorded announcement for details about cancellations or delays. Remember, your good judgment is your best guide!
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Sunday Parking ReminderU-Park: SW 12th between Main and Salmon: No charge Sundays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. NOTE: This parking lot is free only on Sundays until 4 p.m.
City Center: SW 11th and Main: No charge Sundays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lawyer’s Lot: SW Main between 12th and 13th: No charge Sundays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. This lot is never available weekday evenings.
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WomenFirst is a grassroots organization and nourishing environment where women transitioning from prison, women in recovery, and women healing from traumatic experiences rebuild their lives and self-worth. They aim to bring out the hidden talents in women, build their leadership, and help them find success and joy! WomenFirst provides peer mentorship, life skills training, empowerment groups, and essential community support. Their focus is primarily on African American women, because these women face a disproportionate amount of stereotyping as well as cultural and structural discrimination.
First Unitarian has been fortunate to partner with WomenFirst over the last year. We are grateful for the opportunity to build relationships with, learn from, and support the healing-centered focus of this vital community organization.
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