Join Us for Worship this SundaySunday, August 1, 2021Â // 10:15 a.m.
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Where Do We Start
Rev. Bill Sinkford
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As we begin to move out of Covid-time, we know that we want to build back better and pursue dreams long deferred. Where do we start out in our broken world? Where do we start in our own spirits and in our faith?
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Staying Connected BlogUnexpected Beauty Cassandra Scheffman, Director of Family Ministries
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Spanish American philosopher George Santayana (also an atheist), may be best known for his work The Sense of Beauty (1896). He said, “Beauty as we feel it is something indescribable; what it is or what it means can never be said." Recently, I have been thinking a lot about beauty―more specifically, our perceptions of beauty. What do we find beautiful, what do we find not beautiful (or ugly…if that is even an accurate antonym) and why? Certainly, among us we have infinite ideas of what beauty is and is not...continued.
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Speaking of Justice BlogLocal Fan & AC Drive: Thank you! Dana Buhl, Social Justice Director
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We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the fan and mini air conditioner drive organized by Emanuel Displaced Persons Association 2 (EDPA2) last Saturday. The team of volunteers collected and distributed close to 200 units to Portlanders who need a way to cool their living spaces as the climate crisis intensifies. Thank you for your generosity!
A second "Fan and AC Drive" forthcoming Saturday, August 14!
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Do you have a reason to celebrate? Say it with flowers!
Beginning September 12Â
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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.Â
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| | Upcoming Events, Workshops & Classes
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BIPOC Models of Ministry: Forum with Rev. Jen Simon
NEW! - Tuesday, August 17, at 5 p.m.
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First Unitarian's Beloved Community of Color invites people of color to join the Rev. Jen Simon, Racial Justice Minister, for a DRUUMM members forum and discussion on BIPOC Models of Ministry--specifically the Mountain Top, a BIPOC ministry co-created out of a collective of Colorado congregations.
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Welcome to First Unitarian with Rev. Thomas Disrud
Sunday, August 29, 11:30 a.m.
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Are you new to First Unitarian Portland? We are so glad you are here. This virtual class will offer an orientation to the church, to Unitarian Universalism and what it means to be a member. This will be a chance to meet other newcomers and to have your questions about the church answered.
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Program ResourcesAdult Programs, Social Justice, Learning Community, Music & Arts
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Vesper Prayer ServiceFridays 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. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. An ongoing commitment is not required.
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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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Having trouble viewing our services through the website?
Find our Live Streams 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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Sunday Live StreamÂ
& Social Schedule
Join us LIVE from your computer or smart device by clicking on the links below.Â
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August 1 Shared Plate
TRUUsT is an organization of trans Unitarian Universalists who are living out a call to ministry within Unitarian Universalism. Its mission is to advocate for the gifts, safety, liberation, and leadership of trans religious professionals in Unitarian Universalist ministries and institutions. (See it here.)
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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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