IN THE EXECUTIONER’S SHADOW A documentary sponsored by Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty March 3rd, 2019, 3 pm Hosted by First Unitarian Church of Portland Panel discussion after the film.
There is strength in knowledge and strength in numbers! Join with others of diverse faiths from around the state for “Raising Diverse Voices of Faith to Strengthen Oregon Communities.” We make it easy for you! Attend issue briefings and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation on climate, criminal justice, health care, housing, hunger and immigration. … Continue reading 2019 Interfaith Advocacy Day
L'Arche@Tabor is a monthly community gathering of people with and without intellectual disabilities at Taborspace in southeast Portland. Join L’Arche Portland for monthly potluck dinners and community celebrations at Taborspace! Open your hearts to friends with and without intellectual disabilities, discover a community of belonging and inclusion, and engage in activities and discussions that feed our spirit. Taborspace aims … Continue reading L’Arche @ Tabor
Amid the headlines announcing disheartening stories about global warming, there is good news—while the challenges are real, so are the solutions. Award-winning Portland urban architect George Crandall suggests practical responses in his groundbreaking book, Fixing Your City: Creating Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing World. In an interactive presentation, Crandall will introduce a radical … Continue reading Fixing Your City: Creating Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing world
The "No" title refers to signs generally displayed in the south during Jim Crow segregation. The play deepens the difficulties of a Black family as they endure and overcome the reality of racial intolerance meets a Jewish scholar and writer who becomes an ally. The No Play runs March 14 (Thursday Preview Night) through April … Continue reading PassinArt: A Theatre Company Presents “The No Play” by John Henry Redmond
Hearing the Cries for Justice is a regional summit to equip people of faith and goodwill to support their neighbors impacted by the legal system. This one-and-a-half day event will bring together “experts” in the field—including those with lived experience, alongside professionals—to share opportunities for people of faith to help change hearts, minds and society … Continue reading Hearing the Cries 2019
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration is the single most important annual fundraiser for our vital ministries to the poor, the vulnerable, the hungry and the sick throughout the state of Oregon. Funds contributed by sponsors and guests enable us to serve those in need and to advocate on their behalf at … Continue reading EMO’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration
When you dine at a participating restaurant on Thursday, April 25, between 20 to 35 percent of your bill goes directly to EMO’s HIV Day Center & OHSU’s Partnership Project. Both organizations work closely together to provide vital programs & services to individuals living with HIV in the Portland metro area. EMO’s HIV Day Center, … Continue reading Dining Out For Life Portland
You are invited to an intimate conversation with pastor, activist, writer, grandmother and social justice warrior The Rev. Tara Wilkins. This pioneer and interfaith movement builder has worked at the intersections of sexuality, spirituality and politics for more than 30 years. Join us as we learn how lessons learned from the marriage equality movement might … Continue reading “Peace Train” with The Rev. Tara Wilkins
CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. The Portland CROP Walk benefits EMO's Northeast Emergency Food Program and Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon, with 25 percent of the … Continue reading Portland CROP Hunger Walk
