This free interfaith service will include readings of sacred texts, Silent Reflection, and Multiple Voices Choral performance of John Rutter’s “For the Beauty of the Earth.” People of all faiths and any or no spiritual background are welcome. No registration required.
Music Presented by Choirs from the Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church of Portland and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other musical presentations include the Encore Youth Choir, the Pacific Ward Tongan Choir, and Juliann Johnson-Weiss, Director of Vocal Music at Portland Community College. The event is free with no registration required, and … Continue reading Ring in the Holidays – Interfaith Music for the Soul
In December 1961, Black Nativity first performed off-Broadway, a first play written by an African American. This powerful production features traditional Christmas carols and new songs performed in a rousing and inspirational gospel style. For more information contact PassinArt at (503) 235-8079 or passinart@yahoo.com. PassinArt: A Theatre Company founded in 1982 is the longest-producing African … Continue reading PassinArt: A Theatre Company Presents Black Nativity, a Gospel Song-Play by Langston Hughes
This year marks the 25th annual United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP25). Previous conferences have produced some of the most well-known and comprehensive international agreements for setting greenhouse gas emissions targets and increasing the ability of countries to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. COP25 will take place this December in Madrid, … Continue reading PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25
Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day Center for the 2019 World AIDS Day Luncheon! This is an opportunity to honor and celebrate those in our communities who live daily with HIV/AIDS, and those who support the work we do at EMO’s Daily Bread Express and HIV Day Center—the only HIV drop-in center serving … Continue reading World AIDS Day Luncheon
This year marks the 25th annual United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP25). Previous conferences have produced some of the most well-known and comprehensive international agreements for setting greenhouse gas emissions targets and increasing the ability of countries to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. COP25 will take place this December in Madrid, … Continue reading PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25
Our country is lurching closer to war. The values of faith we share call us to be peacemakers and live by faith, not fear. However, we have a President who is inciting violence on our border, in our country, and across the world. President Trump’s latest decision to recklessly assassinate the military commander of Iran … Continue reading Say No to War: A Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace
As part of the Renew Oregon Coalition, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon invites you to this climate advocacy event. Our Legislative leaders have an opportunity to take action NOW on our climate crisis in 2020! The Legislature is negotiating now, and the current proposal being discussed needs meaningful changes in order for bold climate action to … Continue reading First Stand for Climate Committee Hearing
Ms. Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Investment Officer of Meyer Memorial Trust and Chair of the Oregon Investment Council, will deliver the keynote address. The following community leaders will be recognized: Dr. W. Bryan Gibbs, OHSU, who helped us understand that gun violence is a public health issue; Mr. Donald Dixon, who has been a leader in … Continue reading Drum Major Celebration: Salute to Greatness
Join us at Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices’ Annual Legislative Forum, where Oregon State Senators, House Members and advocacy representatives will be the panelists discussing plans for the next legislative session. Topics will include: > Environmental Justice > Criminal Justice > Revenue > Housing and Human services > Education If you have an interest in … Continue reading Legislative Forum
