First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland

04/27/2026

Looking forward to this event. Hope to see you there!

Tickets for the Bigfoot Poetry Festival’s Finals Stage are now available for purchase!!

Come out on Saturday, June 27th, for the culmination of the 2026 Bigfoot Poetry Festival - where we'll find out who's taking home first place this year! The top four teams from the previous two nights will advance to Finals, with one winning the title of the Bigfoot Poetry Slam Champions. Along with the competition, there will be a musical opener when doors open and a short showcase at the top of the evening.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show starts at 7:00 PM. This show is happening at First Congregational United Church of Christ, all ages welcome (though be advised that poets are not censored so there will more than likely be some mature content). There will be snacks and drinks for purchase.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Discounts are available for students. If you are a teacher looking to bring a large group of students, or if you are someone who would like to attend but can’t afford a ticket, please email [email protected].

Tickets for this event can be found at the linktree in our IG bio.

If you are a registered poet or volunteer (side note: volunteer sign up form will be dropping within the week), you DO NOT have to buy a ticket to attend Finals Stage!

This is our only ticketed event of the entire three day festival. We will be sharing more soon about our full programming schedule - all of which will be FREE!

Don’t miss out on this chance to see which team will be named the Slam Champions of the 2026 Bigfoot Poetry Festival!!

03/05/2026

Curious about our upcoming Hidden Women of Rome program? Tune in to All Classical's Northwest Previews this Friday at 8 AM to hear Host Andrea Murray interview this program's curator, John K. Cox. He will shed light on the research that uncovered how central virtuoso nuns were to the music scene of 17th century Rome and how Queen Christina of Sweeden carved her name into the opulent marble foundation of its Baroque art scene. https://www.allclassical.org/programs/northwest-previews/

02/11/2026

Join us for a wonderful evening with Age of Reflections on Friday, February 20th at Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational UCC!

01/28/2026

"In a world where peace continues to be elusive, the threats from the United States are hegemonic at a time when the president is also defying rule of law in the United States with use of force, a militarized federal presence in the form of ICE and use of the national guard. This show of force resulted in the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis in 2026 and the killing of 32 people by ICE in 2025.

We want peace. Not an aspirational peace, a peace where people can live without fear and anxiety in their homes and communities. Peace that is provided and upheld by elected officials. Peace and security that is absent of war and violence. Peace and safety from oppression and tyranny."

-Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson
General Minister & President/CEO, UCC

👉🏾 Read the full blog: On My Mind Today, "No Peace": https://ow.ly/bhME50Y50Wj

01/25/2026

Tonight at 8pm ET, people of faith across the country are coming together in lament, prayer, and action.

Join us for a National Faith Call to Action as we lament the loss of Alex Pretti and all lives lost due to ICE violence, pray for justice, healing, and protection for our communities, and commit to moving forward boldly together to take action and demand accountability.

🔗 Register/Join: bit.ly/nationalfaithcalltoaction

01/09/2026

12/11/2025

Hope to see you this weekend for Handel's Messiah!

And just like that ... Messiah returns to Sanctuary Hall tomorrow evening with a Highlights performance (7-9PM). Then the full oratorio Friday at 7PM, Saturday at 3PM, and Sunday (SOLD OUT) at 3PM.

Under the dynamic guest direction of Jos van Veldhoven, appearing courtesy of Oregon Bach Festival with featuring Clara Rottsolk, soprano; Abi Levis, mezzo-soprano; Richard Pittsinger, tenor; Edmund Milly, bass-baritone; and the Portland Baroque Voices.

A few last-minute seats are still available. We can't wait to share this holiday favorite with you!
https://pbo.org/2025-26-season/handels-messiah

11/12/2025

Getting excited for the All Ages Concert this Saturday! Join us for some Bach family fun! 11/15 2-3pm at Sanctuary Hall 1126 NW Park Ave, downtown Portland. $5 for kids $10 for adults! Tickets at PBO.org or at the door!

11/06/2025

Hope you got your tickets in advance. See you Saturday!

is officially sold out.

For the first time in the history of the Portland Book Festival, we are thrilled to share that the festival is sold out. Every ticket has been claimed.

☂️NOTE: This means that walk-up tickets will NOT be available at the box office on festival day.

The Portland Book Festival has always been about community— readers, writers, and all who believe in the power of stories to connect us. To see this event reach full capacity is a testament to the strength and passion of that community, and we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary enthusiasm that brought us to this moment.

Thank you for helping us make history. See you all on Saturday! ☂️ ❤️ 📚

09/24/2025

We miss seeing these artists up on our stage, but the wait is almost over. What concert are you most excited for this season?

09/16/2025

The Way of the Masks is a Native-led journey of ceremony and resistance to protect ancient forests, salmon habitat, and tribal sovereignty. From September 7 to 20, Indigenous leaders from Se’Si’Le and the Lummi Nation’s House of Tears Carvers will travel over 1,600 miles across the Northwest, ...