First Unitarian Portland
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At First Unitarian Portland, our passion stems from deeply held convictions moving us to seek meaning and relationships. As a spiritual community, and as people who choose to follow their spiritual path in genuine and meaningful ways, we yearn for a transformed world.
First Unitarian Portland
4d ago
We are a center of community for our members and friends, and we are a community center for the greater Portland area. Among other purposes, we are a place where people can foster meaningful connections across differences and divides. We are a place where people ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
2w ago
Happy spring, everyone! I know spring officially arrived a few weeks ago, but I hadn’t quite gotten there myself until a few days ago. The transition from winter to spring has been more on the winter side this year, it seems—cold days more than warm ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
3w ago
One of the most basic Lenten practices is to slow down and pay attention. This is a natural orientation when we are awakened to the fact that our lives are finite, and we might proceed differently if we were present to a limited number of ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
1M ago
In the middle of this month, I gathered with Senior Ministers of Large UU Churches from around the country for our annual conference. It was an opportunity for reflection, renewal, and the exchange of insights. I would like to share with you a couple of ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
1M ago
One of the most formative experiences of my time as a lay leader at a large church was participating in a small, informal Bible study. We jokingly called ourselves the “Underground Bible Club” since we met in the church’s lower level. We ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
2M ago
We are meeting right now to discern the priorities for the budget for the year ahead. I have been involved in conversations with our Board of Trustees and Executive Team, with our Staff Team, and with many of you at the January update. We are ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
3M ago
I hope that all of you are safe, warm, and dry. If you aren’t in that situation, please reach out to let us know, so we can be of assistance. A storm is a reminder that we all have need of one another at one ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
3M ago
As we wrap up this month of exploring generosity, I invite each of us to be inspired by the profound lessons we’ve absorbed. Let’s channel this inspiration into tangible actions by generously giving our time and talents. Embracing the principles of “creative altruism” advocated by ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
4M ago
One source of inspiration for Unitarian Universalists is human experience, including listening to the wisdom found in the stories of our fellow congregants’ lives. The Community Circles we are launching in January provide one way to engage this practice. You can ..read more
First Unitarian Portland
6M ago
The war in Israel and Palestine is personal to many in our circles. Family and loved ones killed, displaced, taken hostage, or living in terror are especially in the minds and nervous systems of people in the Jewish and Palestinian ..read more