PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25

OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave,, Portland, Oregon, United States

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

PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25

Ocean BlueCOP Lewis & Clark College Olin Hall 301, Portland

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

First Stand for Climate Committee Hearing

Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR, United States

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

Drum Major Celebration: Salute to Greatness

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR

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

Legislative Forum

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock St. Portland, OR. 97212 1624 NE Hancock, Portland, OR, United States

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

Drum Major Celebration: Empower the Dream

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR

Dr. Miles Davis, President of Linfield College in McMinnville (the first African American President in 162 years), will be the keynote speaker, and the theme is: “Now is ‘Still’ the Time!” Governor Kate Brown, County Chair Deborah Kafoury, Mayor Ted Wheeler, Metro President Lynn Peterson will give greetings, inter-faith leaders will give short messages of … Continue reading Drum Major Celebration: Empower the Dream