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March 2019
March 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fixing Your City: Creating Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing world

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

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
March 14, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PassinArt: A Theatre Company Presents “The No Play” by John Henry Redmond

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center 5340 N Interstate Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States

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

$18.50 – $28
Featured March 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - March 23, 2019 @ 4:30 pm

Hearing the Cries 2019

First United Methodist Church of Eugene 1376 Olive St., Eugene, OR, United States

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

Free – $25
April 2019
Featured April 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

EMO’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration

Benson Hotel 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

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

$100
Featured April 25, 2019

Dining Out For Life Portland

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
April 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

“Peace Train” with The Rev. Tara Wilkins

Peace House 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland, Oregon, United States

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
April 28, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Portland CROP Hunger Walk

First Christian Church 1314 SW Park Ave., Portland, Oregon, United States

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
May 2019
May 9, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

SoulShop: Ministering to Faith Communities Affected by Suicide

West Portland United Methodist Church 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland, Oregon, United States

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Oregon chapter is sponsoring a Soul Shop™ suicide prevention training. This one-day training provides core guidance for faith leaders to respond to suicidality and other impacts of desperation in their communities. This training is appropriate for those who lead a faith community (e.g., Pastor, Rabbi, Imam, Deacon, Minister) or … Continue reading SoulShop: Ministering to Faith Communities Affected by Suicide
May 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - May 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Bridging Cities, Building Collaboration (Trauma Informed Care Training Conference)

Portland First Church 6100 SW Raab Rd, Portland, Oregon

Imagine if we understood the challenges our youth and young adults face today. Imagine if people felt safe enough in our churches to share about the pain of their past abuse and trauma. Imagine if the church was known and trusted as a healthy place for healing. This conference is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, … Continue reading Bridging Cities, Building Collaboration (Trauma Informed Care Training Conference)

$125 – $175
May 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Concert Fundraiser for AFSC Project Voice: Music for Immigrant Justice

Hillsboro United Methodist Church 168 NE 8th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Enjoy an evening of energizing music while supporting Project Voice, the immigrant rights program of the American Friends Service Committee. This program helps communities in Oregon and Washington create Rapid Response Teams and provides Know Your Rights trainings that empower immigrants to protect themselves and advocate for just immigration policies during these fearful and uncertain … Continue reading Concert Fundraiser for AFSC Project Voice: Music for Immigrant Justice

$20 – $25