On Juneteenth this year, many people gathered in person or online to bear witness to the death by lynching of Alonzo Tucker in Coos Bay, Ore., in 1902. In partnership with the Oregon Remembrance Project and the Equal Justice Initiative, this act of public remembrance called on people of faith to reckon with the racist legacy we inherit … Continue reading Day of Remembrance
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
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
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
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
OREGON INTERFAITH EARTH SUMMIT (VIRTUAL) The ninth annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit will bring together people of faith and goodwill to learn, connect and develop a shared vision for creation justice. With the theme, "Flourishing in a Time of Climate Crisis,” the virtual event will include worship elements and feature plenary sessions from inspiring presenters … Continue reading Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit: Flourishing in a Time of Climate Crisis
Join Oregon Community Foundation in a virtual panel discussion with Oregon’s refugee resettlement agencies to learn how our state is managing the Afghan Crisis and what it will take for Oregon to become a truly welcoming home to Afghan families. Featuring: Caroline van der Harten, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Matthew Westerbeck, Catholic Charities of Oregon Djimet Dogo, The … Continue reading The Afghan Crisis and Response: What is required to make Oregon a truly welcoming place for refugees?
Cosponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, NW Oregon Labor Council, and Portland Jobs with Justice, the Faith Labor Breakfast has for 20 years inspired workers and people of faith with prayers, music, stories and support of workers struggling for justice. This year's theme is "Workers in the Age of COVID and Climate Catastrophe." This event … Continue reading 20th Annual Virtual Faith Labor Breakfast
CROP Hunger Walks are community-based fundraising events held in cities and towns across the United States, created to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. After a CROP Hunger Walk ends, 25 percent of the … Continue reading Portland CROP Hunger Walk
Faith communities around the country and nation are watching Youth v. Gov together this month through Interfaith Power & Light. Find a screening near you, or you can still sign up to host a screening with your congregation or green team. Learn more about the film. Then, join us for a discussion of the film … Continue reading Youth v. Gov Discussion
