Community Events

Name: Rise Up for Refugees
Start: 2018-12-07T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2018-12-07T20:30:00-08:00
Location: First Unitarian Church Buchan Reception Hall

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November 2018
A Labor of Love: Facing the Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse or Intimate Partner

November 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Northwest Catholic Counseling Center 8383 NE Sandy Blvd., Suite 205, Portland, OR, United States

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

$25
Pre-Election Day Labyrinth Walk: A time for personal quiet, reflection and centering

November 5, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 1:45 pm

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

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
A Pilgrimage to the Chartres Labyrinth: Presentation, discussion and guided meditation

November 5, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

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
Fair Trade Autumn Market

November 11, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church 1200 SW Alder St, Portland, OR, United States

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
Mulugeta Seraw Commemoration Conference

November 13, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

University Place Conference Center 310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR

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

$20 – $75
Second Home Breakfast

November 14, 2018 @ 7:20 am - 8:30 am

The Rockwood Center 17805 SE Stark St., Portland, OR, United States

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
Affordable Housing Faith Forum & Resource Fair

Featured November 15, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church 1535 NE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

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
Interfaith Gratitude Service: Celebrating God’s Inclusive Love

November 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lake Oswego United Church of Christ 1111 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

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
December 2018
World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon

December 5, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Concordia University 2811 NE Holman St., Portland, OR

Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's HIV Services for our annual World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon. This is an opportunity for us to honor and celebrate those in our community who live with HIV/AIDS, and those who support the work we do at our HIV Day Center and Daily Bread Express. Many of the HIV … Continue reading World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon
Rise Up for Refugees

December 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

First Unitarian Church Buchan Reception Hall 1226 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

A benefit for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. Palestine Refugees Need Your Help! The lives, rights, dignity, and future of over 5 million children, women, and men are at risk after the abrupt withdrawal of US funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near … Continue reading Rise Up for Refugees

$25 – $50

November 2018

December 2018