Join us for Sunday Worship
Sunday, July 24, 2022 // 10 a.m. PT
No Family Service. Childcare is available during the Sanctuary Service for children three and under (located in the nursery).
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Summer Service Schedule
Summer is here! And that means we have moved to our summer Sunday Service Schedule. We have one service at 10 a.m. Please join us!
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As individuals in this community, we are given the freedom to journey towards truth and meaning, but we are also charged to do so responsibly. On this journey, what are our obligations to one another?
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Featured News & Events
Timestamps are Pacific Time (PT) unless stated otherwise. Check out our Events Calendar for First U PDX gatherings.
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OPEN TO NEWCOMERS!- Caregivers Support Group
Sunday, July 24, at 8 a.m.
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If you are caring for a partner or other family member with an ongoing health condition, you may benefit from the support of others in the same situation.
Facilitated by lay ministers, the format is confidential and informal: a check-in and time to share needs and concerns, discuss resources and give one another caring support.
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RSVP NOW! - UU The Vote In-Person Launch Party at First Unitarian
Sunday, July 31, at 12 p.m.
Location: First Unitarian Porland, in Buchan Reception
Proof of vaccination and masks required.
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Are you outraged by the continued erosion of our human rights, destruction of systems to protect and promote climate justice, and total disregard for fundamental democratic principles?
Let's do something about it -- TOGETHER!
Join us to learn about UU The Vote, our faith-based electoral campaign to mobilize voters in this midterm elections on the issues that matter to us. We will connect with each other and prepare loads of letters to be sent through Vote Forward/UU the Vote. JaZahn Hicks, the UU the Vote Campaign manager will join us to share about UU the Vote and ongoing plans for our congregation to engage in turning out progressive voters.
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Please bring with you: minimum of twenty #10 letter envelopes; twenty (minimum) First-class Forever stamps; pens and highlighters for writing your letters.
Light lunch: Middle Eastern dip with veggies and pita, stuffed grape leaves, fruit, cookies and beverages will be provided.
Donations for our UU the Vote efforts and lunch will be gratefully accepted.
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JOIN US! - Summer Pick-Up Choir
Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
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Summer is here, which means we welcome the return of our annual Summer Pick-Up Choir.
The choir is open to anyone who would like to participate on a week-to-week basis. If interested, simply show up to the sanctuary on the Sunday mornings of your choice at 8:30 a.m. Music will be provided when you arrive, and we'll all learn together for the 10 a.m. service.
For more information, please reach out to DeReau. Thank you!
No experience or on-going commitment necessary.
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REMINDER! - Vesper Prayer ServiceThis Friday at 5 p.m.
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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.
An ongoing commitment is not required.
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Vigil for Troubling Times
Monday, August 8 // 8-8:30 a.m.
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Join us in inspirational music and readings to hold a prayerful time of quiet comfort in community. You may listen in private contemplation, without conversation or expectation, as we respond to grief with the faith, hope and love we cherish in our tradition.
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The Art Wall Committee is showing our work during the summer!
Come down to Fuller Hall to see the paintings of Connie Cleaton, Matt Schiewe, and Tupper Malone; the etchings of Leslie Pohl-Kosbau; and the assemblages of Julie Forbes.
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Do you have a reason to celebrate? Say it with flowers!
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Do you have a birth in the family, a graduation, an anniversary, a memorial, or other reason to celebrate? You can acknowledge it to the entire congregation by sponsoring a floral bouquet. As we reconnect with friends, say it with flowers on the Chancel.
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Having trouble viewing our services through the website?
Find our Livestreams on Boxcast, YouTube or on Facebook.
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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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& Summer Schedule
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July Shared Plate
For the month of July, First Unitarian Portland shares our plate collection with Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO), the statewide interfaith coalition that seeks to reduce gun violence across Oregon. LEVO volunteers, including First Unitarian justice activists, have been collecting signatures to get the Statewide Initiative Petition 17 on to the November Oregon ballot.
We're pleased to declare their efforts a success!
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Want to know what this church has to offer? Show up for events/classes/socials and stay engaged!
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Trying to find connection with those in the congregation with similar interests?
Contact one of the many groups run by members of the church and connect.
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