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 … Continue reading PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25
Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day Center for the 2019 World AIDS Day Luncheon! This is an opportunity to honor and celebrate those in our communities who live … Continue reading World AIDS Day Luncheon
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 … Continue reading PDX Virtual Bridge to COP25
Our country is lurching closer to war. The values of faith we share call us to be peacemakers and live by faith, not fear. However, we have a President who … Continue reading Say No to War: A Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace
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
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
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 … Continue reading Legislative Forum
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
This Thursday, Jan. 30, learn about innovative ideas for developing affordable housing on land owned by faith and community-based organizations. This event, sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), will present the results of three case studies funded by a grant from Metro. The grant provided consulting … Continue reading Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing: A Forum & Resource Fair
This will be the biggest Salem Climate Action in 2020! Show our strength by standing together. Send a message to state legislators and Governor Brown to stand up to the powerful oil industry and pass real climate action. If you show up for one action on climate legislation in 2020, make it this one. Ecumenical … Continue reading Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action
