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Dear Learning Community,

This year we are expanding our tradition to include a broader understanding of Bridging as a meaningful transition and ritual for young people of more ages and experiences.

Instead of only honoring those who are promoted to and graduating from high school, we also want to mark the journeys into elementary and middle school. We continue to be open to including other milestones in our celebration, such as a high school year abroad.

Please consider participating if your family contains children/youth who are Bridging to a new life phase. Questions welcome!

With love,

Rev. Leah

The Music Transition Team wants to hear from RE families!

How do you feel the music program is evolving?

What might you envision for its future?

Fill out the Music Transition Survey

Or reach out to musictransition@firstunitarianportland.org

Rev. Leah Ongiri

Acting Director of Lifespan Faith Formation and Family Ministry

📧 longiri@firstunitarianportland.org