CLICK HERE to watch the live broadcast of the event beginning 6:55 p.m. Join people of faith and good will on the evening of May 17 as we gather in support of peace in Ukraine. We will hear the hopes and dreams of the Ukrainian community and church leaders, pray for them, and learn immediate … Continue reading United for Peace
Join Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and community partners (including EMO) for the annual Portland-area memorial to the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This year, the event will return to an in-person event after virtual events for the past few years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will … Continue reading Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Building Toward Nuclear Justice
This class is being hosted by SpiritofGracePDX.org for the larger ecumenical community. All who desire to examine Christian theology and explore ways to live out that faith within the public arena are welcome. Primary presenters will be Rev. Dr. Brian Brandt and Rev. Dr. Janet Parker. Guest presenter Dr. Anna Floerke Scheid of Duquesne University will … Continue reading Faith and Democracy in Crisis: Resisting Authoritarianism, Protecting Human Dignity
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for this event are now closed. Join us for a special evening of stories, music and friends highlighting the work of EMO. We will also honor extraordinary individuals and organizations whose courage, moral vision and commitment to action have contributed profoundly to making Oregon a better place. This outside event (under a … Continue reading Together Again: A fundraising gala for EMO
The University of Portland invites all to what promises to be a riveting lecture by international scholar Dr. Susanne Scholz! She will present on “How to Read the Bible in the (Post) Corona Era.” Dr. Scholz’s lecture is not just about the Bible. It is about how we think, and how we think through the … Continue reading How To Read The Bible In The (Post) Corona Era
The Role Religion and Religious Freedom Play in Building Harmony in Our Communities The keynote speaker and distinguished panel members will give insights from their experiences in building bridges within their communities, especially with those whose beliefs are different. All human beings deserve to be treated with respect, love, and dignity. The fireside will explore … Continue reading Building Bridges
THURSDAY, NOV. 10 | 7:30 PM Hybrid event: attend in person or online Multnomah University | JCA Student Center, Mane Hall 8435 NE Glisan St., Portland, Ore. View campus map REGISTRATION $20 General | Students Free To register, use form below. RELIGIOUS TRAUMA In recent years, mental health professionals have underlined the way the religious … Continue reading Religious Trauma: Understanding the harm and supporting healing
In honor of World AIDS Day, EMO's HIV Day Center is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. The breakfast is free. Donations encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining our HIV Services programs to support those living with HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in … Continue reading World AIDS Day Pancake Breakfast
The holiday classic Black Nativity by poet and playwright Langston Hughes returns to the Portland stage presented by PassinArt: A Theatre Company. This soul-stirring gospel song play features traditional Christmas carols sung in gospel style, with brand-new songs for the show, dance performances, and storytelling. Black Nativity premiered Off-Broadway on December 11, 1967. It was … Continue reading PassinArt Presents Black Nativity by Langston Hughes
Join us on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, for a fundraiser at Bar Carlo! The free evening event will include a DJ, raffle and drag performance by Bolivia Carmichaels. Donations encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining EMO's HIV Services programs to support those living with HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide … Continue reading World AIDS Day fundraiser at Bar Carlo
