September is recognized by many Christians as the Season of Creation, an opportunity to pray and care for God’s creation. On Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m., EMO is hosting a public comment writing workshop to gather people of faith and assist them in sharing public comment to advocate for bold climate action. As … Continue reading Faith Voice for Clean Air
Join the ELCA Oregon Synod for a Day of Learning on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this online event, which will explore the theme "Faithful in the Fray: Facing our Histories of Racism." We will be joined by the Rev. Lenny Duncan as the keynote speaker to … Continue reading Day of Learning
Has your child been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as generalized anxiety, major depression, OCD, or ADHD? Is your teenager acting out and you are at your wit's end? Are you struggling to cope, and unsure how to best support your child at home without losing your stability? Come for a support session … Continue reading Parenting Your Child with a Mental Health Diagnosis: Virtual Workshop
In the lead up to COP26,* EMO's Oregon Interfaith Power & Light (OIPL) is organizing an Oregon Faiths 4 Climate Justice Week of Action from Oct. 15 to 18! As people of faith, it is important to care for the gift of the Earth, our common home, and pass on a livable planet to future … Continue reading Oregon Faiths 4 Climate Justice
Featuring Steve Collis, JD, Faculty Director of Texas's Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and Law and Religion Center. How do we protect both our LGBTQ+ citizens and our religious freedoms. How does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints explain its position on LGBTQ+ rights? No prior registration required and no cost to attend. You … Continue reading Balancing LGBTQ+ Rights and Religious Freedom
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 2021, 7 PM On Jan. 6, 2021, the world was shocked by images of protestors storming the U.S. Capitol Building. Many held a flag in one hand and a Bible in the other. Some carried crosses, while others prayed for God to restore the United States as a Christian nation. For 54 … Continue reading Collins Summit 2021
Join us for EMO's Interfaith Power & Light Green Circles. This monthly statewide gathering brings together people of faith from across Oregon to learn about issues of climate change, faith, and justice, and to root ourselves spiritually as we build relationships and take action together. This year's Green Circles run through June 2022. Our January–April … Continue reading Green Circles
Join us for our second annual Oregon Interfaith Power & Light (OIPL) Advocacy Team! The 2022 Oregon Short Legislative Session runs from Feb. 1 to March 7. We are already setting up meetings with legislators. Sign up now if you want to be involved, and we will contact you when legislator meetings have been scheduled. … Continue reading 2022 OIPL Advocacy Team
Episcopal Diocese of Oregon presents an in depth look at engaging in racial justice through the eyes of activists from around the country. The first live zoom event will be on Jan. 12 featuring Taylor Stewart. Stewart started the Oregon Remembrance Project in 2018 to help communities unearth stories of injustice and engage in the … Continue reading Working Group on Racial Justice: Conversations about the work
Want to hear from Oregon’s senators and representatives about 2022 Legislative Session priorities? Want to know how to be most effective in your advocacy efforts? Join us for the 2022 Oregon Legislative Conference on Sunday, Jan. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for an overview of legislative issues of concern to the faith community including: … Continue reading 2022 Oregon Legislative (Virtual) Forum
