Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration is the single most important annual fundraiser for our vital ministries to the poor, the vulnerable, the hungry and the sick … Continue reading EMO’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration
When you dine at a participating restaurant on Thursday, April 25, between 20 to 35 percent of your bill goes directly to EMO’s HIV Day Center & OHSU’s Partnership Project. … Continue reading Dining Out For Life Portland
You are invited to an intimate conversation with pastor, activist, writer, grandmother and social justice warrior The Rev. Tara Wilkins. This pioneer and interfaith movement builder has worked at the intersections of sexuality, spirituality and politics for more than 30 years. Join us as we learn how lessons learned from the marriage equality movement might … Continue reading “Peace Train” with The Rev. Tara Wilkins
CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. The Portland CROP Walk benefits EMO's Northeast Emergency Food Program and Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon, with 25 percent of the … Continue reading Portland CROP Hunger Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Oregon chapter is sponsoring a Soul Shop™ suicide prevention training. This one-day training provides core guidance for faith leaders to respond to suicidality and other impacts of desperation in their communities. This training is appropriate for those who lead a faith community (e.g., Pastor, Rabbi, Imam, Deacon, Minister) or … Continue reading SoulShop: Ministering to Faith Communities Affected by Suicide
Imagine if we understood the challenges our youth and young adults face today. Imagine if people felt safe enough in our churches to share about the pain of their past abuse and trauma. Imagine if the church was known and trusted as a healthy place for healing. This conference is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, … Continue reading Bridging Cities, Building Collaboration (Trauma Informed Care Training Conference)
Enjoy an evening of energizing music while supporting Project Voice, the immigrant rights program of the American Friends Service Committee. This program helps communities in Oregon and Washington create Rapid Response Teams and provides Know Your Rights trainings that empower immigrants to protect themselves and advocate for just immigration policies during these fearful and uncertain … Continue reading Concert Fundraiser for AFSC Project Voice: Music for Immigrant Justice
Global oceans champion Dr. Sylvia Earle will speak about the future of our oceans as the 2019 Visiting SAGE. Popularly called "Her Deepness" by the New Yorker and the New York Times, she is an inspiration to millions as a hero for the planet. Dr. Earle will speak about the world’s oceans as the source … Continue reading “The Future of Our Oceans” with Dr. Sylvia Earle, 2019 Visiting SAGE Event
Dean Nathan LeRud of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Rabbi Cahana of Temple Beth Israel, and The Rev. Msgr. Patrick Brennan of St. Mary's Cathedral will join together for their annual interfaith discussion of the spring holidays in the Christian and Jewish traditions. Free and open to the public!
This free forum will include reading and conversation with the author, Frank Fromherz, on his book, A Disarming Spirit: The Life of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. Books will be available for sale and signing by the author. Learn more about the book: https://www.carroll.edu/event/fromherz-life-archbishop-raymond-hunthausen
