For yesterday’s (9/15) ingathering, Jacob Johns gave an inspiring, hopeful message that invited us to work in solidarity for a future we can be proud to live in. In addition to his work as lead organizer of Indigenous wisdom keepers worldwide who have created transformative climate policy, Jacob is part of a national nonprofit, which … Continue reading Help Support Jacob’s Work

The Northwest Abortion Access Fund is our spotlighted nonprofit for September and October. Its mission is to fund abortion and break down barriers to abortion access for people in the Northwest. The Fund envisions a world where people can easily access safe, legal abortion care with respect, dignity, and compassion. You will learn more about … Continue reading Spotlighted Organization

As part of our INUUC social justice outreach, I am organizing a postcard writing event for BIPOC people in Texas. This is through the Reclaim Our Vote campaign and the UUA. Reclaim The Vote is a grassroots, primarily volunteer-run campaign that focuses on increasing BIPOC voter turnout through postcarding, texting, canvassing, and phone banking. This … Continue reading Reclaim the Vote Postcard Writing Event

As we celebrate meeting in person once again, let’s also celebrate our Fall Garden Harvests. INUUC Gardeners are invited to bring your excess produce to the Sunday, September 15, 2024 service. We hope to have a variety of tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, green beans, summer squash, herbs, and possibly some sweet corn, zucchini pickle relish, and winter squash. … Continue reading INUUC Farmers Market Coming Soon

As we begin our new church year, we are asking for more people to be engaged with helping with Sunday services. Church members have to set up and put away the supplies and equipment we use for the in-person services. This year we would like to have four teams of three people who agree to … Continue reading Sunday Volunteers Needed

INUUC is starting an All Ages religious education class this fall! Woot! Woot! Last spring we held our first OWL class and we will recognize our first graduates, Lincoln and Coral. After the For All Ages portion of the service, any children in attendance will meet in the side room at Rockwood Center for a fun … Continue reading OWL Recognition & RE Start-up September 15

First Unitarian Portland with be again offering online antiracism circles. Theses circles are open to all. Several members of INUUC have participated in these circles in the past and we highly encourage everyone to consider attending! Registration for this fall is now open. Circles start the week of September 23. Full descriptions, schedules, and registration information are HERE. A printable … Continue reading Antiracism Learning Circles

Vote NO on I-2109, I-2117, and I-2124! These three initiatives on the November ballot threaten investments in education, childcare, sustainable environments, healthy communities, long-term care, and more. FAN’s recommendation to Vote NO on all three initiatives is grounded in our values, which include: Belonging, Justice & Equity, Interconnectedness, Collaboration, and Pluralism. These emerge from the … Continue reading Faith Action Network (FAN) News

The Northwest Abortion Access Fund is our spotlighted nonprofit for September and October. Its mission is to fund abortion and break down barriers to abortion access for people in the Northwest. The Fund envisions a world where people can easily access safe, legal abortion care with respect, dignity, and compassion. You will learn more about … Continue reading Spotlighted Nonprofit of September and October

As part of our INUUC social justice outreach, I am organizing a postcard writing event for BIPOC people in Texas. This is through the Reclaim Our Vote campaign and the UUA. Reclaim The Vote is a grassroots, primarily volunteer-run campaign that focuses on increasing BIPOC voter turnout through postcarding, texting, canvassing, and phone banking. This … Continue reading Reclaim The Vote Postcard Writing Event