We will stand in silence in the Terry D. Schrunk Plaza near the sidewalk facing the Federal Building in downtown Portland, where an installation of 100+ pairs of children's shoes will be displayed with a sign: Los niños desaparecidos. Please, leave anti-signs at home. Bring some love and battery-run candles if you can.
The Vigil will be held on National Homeless Person's Memorial Day and the longest night of the year. The aims of the Vigil are to: Remember the 79 people who died outside on Portland streets in the past year. Support the Foster Street Homeless Shelter opening in 2019. Call on Portland leaders to end punitive … Continue reading Vigil of Remembrance and Solidarity
Get your New Year off to a good start! Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy some peace and quiet and mellow music as you walk the labyrinth. You’re welcome to come and enjoy some quiet time and listen to the music even if you choose not to walk the labyrinth. This event … Continue reading New Year’s Labyrinth Walk
The Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices will conduct its 5th annual legislative forum with legislative leaders and advocacy representatives as panelists discussing plans for the 2019 legislative session. TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: -Clean Energy Jobs -Revenue -Housing -Gun Safety -Death Penalty -Healthcare PARTICIPATING LEGISLATORS WILL INCLUDE: -House Majority Leader Jennifer Williamson -Representatives Rob Nosse and Alyssa … Continue reading 2019 Faith Community Legislative Forum
This is event is part of the 13th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Services, with the theme "Now Is the Time!" The keynote speaker will be Mr. Lakayana Drury. "Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the … Continue reading Salute to Greatness Scholarship Benefit & Awards Luncheon
This is event is part of the 13th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Services, with the theme “Now Is the Time!” The renowned keynote speaker will be Ambassador Attalah Shabazz (Eldest Daughter of Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz). “Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise … Continue reading Empower the Dream Annual Ecumenical Service
Join L’Arche Portland for monthly potluck dinners and community celebrations at Holy Trinity in Beaverton! This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships and establish a community of belonging on the westside as we prepare our newest L'Arche Portland home there. Open your hearts to friends with and without intellectual disabilities, discover a community of inclusion, and engage … Continue reading L’Arche@Westside event
Join hundreds in the sanctuary and thousands statewide to help launch our two bills in the State Legislature to ban the sale of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in Oregon. The Lift Every Voice movement is a growing network of faith communities, students and other organizations, with over 3,000 volunteers statewide. See lifteveryvoiceoregon.com for info … Continue reading Lift Every Voice Oregon Vigil, Rally & Fundraiser
Join OADP for a screening of the film "In the Executioner's Shadow," followed by a discussion about Oregon's death penalty, with Ron Steiner, of Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.
Turn your concern and passion about climate change into action, and join us in Salem for the Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day to push for meaningful climate legislation. As people of faith, we are called to live out a prophetic vision that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable communities in our society and the abundant Creation … Continue reading Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day
