Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honor people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. All are invited to join us for a … Continue reading World Refugee Day 2024: Walk with Refugees
Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating Second Home! This event is family-friendly in every way and will include dinner, an ice cream truck, yard games and raffle for one week at Hunter's Haven vacation home on the Sandy River in Rhododendron (learn more about raffle). We will also recognize our 2024 graduates and home … Continue reading Rooted in Community: A fundraiser for Second Home
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) invites you to join us for the 2024 Collins Lecture, “Faith and Politics in a Divided World.” Two leaders from the Global South will engage us in conversations around leadership, faith and politics from their unique perspectives. The event will be hosted at the University of Portland on Aug. 8 … Continue reading 2024 Collins Lecture: Faith & Politics in a Divided World
Voting is a fundamental right and gives citizens a tool to make changes in their communities. This comprehensive FREE event will guide attendees through the voting process in Oregon. We will cover everything from eligibility requirements to registration deadlines, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to exercise your right to vote and empower your … Continue reading Pathways to Belonging: A Guide to Voting in Oregon
Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi for Portland’s oldest synagogue, will give a free talk on Sept. 19 at Catholic Charities of Oregon, 2740 SE Powell Boulevard in Portland. His timely topic will be care for the marginalized as found in Hebrew Scripture and tradition. A key leader of Portland’s Jewish community, Rabbi Cahana has led … Continue reading The Roots of Care: Caring for the marginalized in Hebrew Scripture and tradition
First Christian Church in Portland will present three Forums in October. The public is invited to the series called “Democracy is ALIVE, Know the ISSUES, and VOTE.” All forums take place at 12:15 pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. The Forums are free of charge. First Christian Church requests that everyone register to attend so … Continue reading Democracy Forum
SOLD OUT! Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's (EMO) 2024 Love In Action Gala on Wednesday, Oct. 30 At this year’s annual fundraiser, we will celebrate EMO's 50th anniversary! The gala supports our vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities: refugees and immigrants, people experiencing food insecurity, low-income people living with HIV, unaccompanied youth experiencing … Continue reading Love in Action Gala
Join us for EMO's HIV Services World AIDS Day Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The breakfast is free. And donations are encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Services in its mission to support those living with HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the HIV Day Center at 2941 NE Ainsworth, Portland. World AIDS … Continue reading World AIDS Day Breakfast
Join us for the 2025 Interfaith Legislative Forum on Jan. 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Would you like to hear from Oregon’s Senators and Representatives about session priorities? Do you want to know how to be most effective in your advocacy efforts? The Interfaith Legislative Forum will provide an overview of legislative issues of … Continue reading Interfaith Legislative Forum
DISMANTLING THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY: HOW DID THE AMERICAN CHURCH BECOME SO BROKEN? For more than 500 years, the Doctrine of Discovery instituted by Pope Nicolas and others has justified slavery, wars of conquest, genocide, and the dehumanization of millions—and in the name of Christ. Today, we live with the deeply ingrained systems which were … Continue reading Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
