First Unitarian Portland

This Memorial Day weekend, let us explore what it takes to be a hero in troubled times. We are hearing from national leaders who project an image of domination and "might makes right" as virtues to be admired. What might it look like instead to lead with compassion, courage, and humility, both in times of war and in the days that follow?

"True Heroes" Sunday Worship led by Rev. Alison Miller
May 24, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. PST

Join us in person or watch online: https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/service-livestream/

We are hosting our Annual Sewell Lecture on an ethical topic that is shaping all of our lives: "AI as a Tool for Oppression and Resistance & Liberation" this Saturday from 1pm - 2:30pm with an optional workshop afterwards. Free and Open to the Public. Register Now at the link below.

Our guest is Dr. Sylvester Johnson who is an expert on race, religion, and technology. He is chair and professor of Black Studies at Northwestern and the co-founder of the Corporation for Public Interest Technology.

This opportunity is free and open to the public, but you do need to register at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-as-a-tool-for-oppression-and-for-resistance-liberation-tickets-1985679778671

Learn more about Dr. Johnson here: https://blackstudies.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/sylvester-johnson.html