JOIN US AS WE SCREEN ROBERT REICH’S DOCUMENTARY “SAVING CAPITALISM.” America was once celebrated for and defined by its large and prosperous middle class. Now, this middle class is shrinking and the country faces its greatest wealth disparity in eighty years. Why is the economic system that made America strong suddenly failing us, and how … Continue reading Forum on Income Inequality: How does this happen?
Registration is now open for EMO's 2018 Collins Summit exploring the causes, challenges and opportunities of human migration in an increasingly global society. Join a diverse group of refugees, immigrants, advocates and scholars to develop an informed and compassionate approach to human migration both within and across borders. The event will include an afternoon seminar … Continue reading 2018 Collins Summit “Human Migration: Claiming roots in an uprooted world”
It’s one thing to promise faithfulness in sickness and in health, but the reality of caring for a spouse with chronic or terminal illness can feel like too much to bear. It’s not just that the physical demands take such a toll. Fear, anxiety, confusion, disappointment, uncertainty, sadness, and anger can sap emotional strength and … Continue reading A Labor of Love: Facing the Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse or Intimate Partner
Election time can be stressful and anxiety provoking. Fears and hopes become more alive in our thoughts. Many emotions run high and we can feel greatly out of control and off balance. The Trinity Labyrinth Guild is offering a pre-election day labyrinth walk. The labyrinth is an ancient pattern that naturally calms the mind, emotions … Continue reading Pre-Election Day Labyrinth Walk: A time for personal quiet, reflection and centering
The Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in France is the best persevered medieval labyrinth of the 80 labyrinths built in 11th and 12th century Europe. Pilgrimage was very important in medieval Europe and Chartres was a major stop for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Pilgrimage is again popular in our … Continue reading A Pilgrimage to the Chartres Labyrinth: Presentation, discussion and guided meditation
You are warmly invited to shop the Fair Trade Autumn Market at First Presbyterian Church (FCP). Vendors will have Fair Trade wearables, fine crafts, and indigenous art from Bangladesh, Central and South America, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. FPC’s own Fair Trade will have olive oil products, coffees and chocolates from Palestine, Mexico, and Central and … Continue reading Fair Trade Autumn Market
The Urban League of Portland in partnership with other community-based organizations and the City of Portland, is spearheading a project to honor Mulugeta Seraw (Mo͞o-lo͞o-ɡāt-ah sə-rou), 28-year old Ethiopian college student living in Portland, Ore., who was murdered by racist skinheads outside of his apartment on Nov. 13, 1988. Join us for a half-day conference … Continue reading Mulugeta Seraw Commemoration Conference
No cost to attend; donations will be gratefully accepted. All contributions go towards sustaining the Gresham-Barlow Second Home program. If you can’t attend, please consider making a secure online donation and select “Second Home.” For more information about the event, call (503) 261-4583. To learn more about us, go to emo-secondhome.org. Please RSVP no later … Continue reading Second Home Breakfast
Join us for a free Faith Forum and Resource Fair on Affordable Housing, cosponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and the City of Portland. We extend an invitation to all faith-based organizations in the City of Portland with interest in developing affordable housing on their property. The evening will include a panel discussion and … Continue reading Affordable Housing Faith Forum & Resource Fair
All are welcome to attend this interfaith celebration of God’s inclusive love, highlighting both our shared values and the diverse ways we express our faith. By coming together as beloved children of God, we hope to make the world a better place for all. The service is hosted by the Lake Oswego United Church of … Continue reading Interfaith Gratitude Service: Celebrating God’s Inclusive Love
