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SUMMARY:Collins Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, NOV. 10\, 2021\, 7 PM\nOn 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. \nFor 54 years\, the annual Collins Summit has bravely taken on subjects at the center of current events. This year is no exception. At the 2021 Collins Summit\, we will explore the challenging topic of Christian Nationalism—the belief that the United States is defined by Christianity\, and that the government should work to keep it that way. \nJoin us as we explore this timely subject and where we go from here. \n  \nFEATURING (VIRTUAL) PRESENTATIONS BY\n\nKristin Kobe Du Mez\nA New York Times bestselling author and professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University\, Du Mez holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender\, religion\, and politics\, and her most recent book is “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.” Read her bio. \nKaitlin Curtice\nAn enrolled member of the Potawatomi Nation\, Curtice writes on the intersection of Indigenous spirituality\, faith in everyday life\, and the church. She has contributed to OnBeing\, Religion News Service\, USA Today\, and Sojourners\, among others\, and she was interviewed for The New Yorker on colonization within Christian missions. Her new book is “Native: Identity\, Belonging and Rediscovering God.” Read her bio. \n \nPANEL OF OREGON LEADERS\nAfter watching virtual presentations from our keynote speakers\, a live panel of Oregon leaders will go deeper into the discussion and address your questions. Submit questions to collins@emoregon.org. Panelists include: The Rev. Andrea Cano\, EMO; The Rev. Ernestein Flemister\, St. Luke’s Episcopal\, Grants Pass; Rick McKinley\, Imago Dei Community; and Sylvester “Sal” Sahme\, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. \n  \nLOCATION: IMAGO DEI COMMUNITY OR ONLINE\nImago Dei Community (sanctuary): 1400 SE Ankeny St.\, Portland.\nOnline: Stream live on your computer\, phone\, tablet or smart TV. \n  \nSPONSORS (TO DATE)\n\nRobert & Carolyn Cornie; Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\, Oregon Synod; Presbytery of the Cascades; St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church; United Methodist Church Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference. If your faith community would like to be an event sponsor\, please fill out a Sponsor Agreement. \n  \nREGISTER NOW\n\nRegistration Fee: $20 (scholarships available; contact emartin@emoregon.org). \n 
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2021-collins/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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SUMMARY:Green Circles
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur January–April gatherings (through Earth Day) will focus on reading Becoming Rooted: 100 Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth by Dr. Randy Woodley. Gather a group from your faith community or friend group to read this book together and attend our monthly gatherings. Discussions with the author will occur at our January\, February and April gatherings. \nGreen Circle dates: third Tuesdays of each month through June 2022 (second Tuesday of December)\, 6:30–8:00 p.m.\, via Zoom.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/green-circles/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
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SUMMARY:2022 OIPL Advocacy Team
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOregon Interfaith Power & Light is currently playing a leading role in advocacy for the Divest Oregon campaign\, with a goal of moving Oregon’s investments out of fossil fuels and into more sustainable\, just and economically viable investments. We are also supporting the work of environmental justice partners on emerging bills for more energy efficient buildings\, farmworker rights\, safety in extreme weather events\, and more equitable and livable policies relating to home heating and cooling. \nThough this short session will be brief\, there is much to do! Your voice is important as we speak up for equitable and sustainable policies to care for our common home!
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2022-oipl-advocacy-team/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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SUMMARY:2022 Oregon Legislative (Virtual) Forum
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin 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: \n\n\n\nHousing\nHuman Services\nHealth Care\nMental Health\nClimate\nFarmworker Overtime\nGun Violence\nTransforming Justice\n\n\n\nWe will cover a lot of territory in a brief time. Our goal is to have legislators inform the audience of the issues facing the legislature in the coming session. The above topics may be supplemented with others as legislators give updates. \nRegister now for the free Zoom conference at bit.ly/2022forumregister. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We will also provide an update to those who have registered when we have confirmation of speakers. We will send a reminder to those who have registered a week before and the morning of the conference.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/annual-legislative-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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SUMMARY:Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit: Flourishing in a Time of Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:OREGON INTERFAITH EARTH SUMMIT (VIRTUAL)\nThe 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 and workshops focused on organizing\, advocacy\, activism and education. A key focus area will be on faith-based efforts in climate disaster preparedness and response. The plenary speakers will be Karyn Bigelow and Avery Davis Lamb\, co-executive directors of Creation Justice Ministries. \nSUNDAY\, JAN. 30\, 2022\nFrom 1 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom \n\n\n\n$20 early registration (register by Jan. 29)\n$25 general (after Jan. 29)\n$10 student rate.\n\n\n\nPRESENTED BY\nEcumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and it’s program Oregon Interfaith Power & Light (OIPL)
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/oregon-interfaith-earth-summit/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T143000
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SUMMARY:The Afghan Crisis and Response: What is required to make Oregon a truly welcoming place for refugees?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing: \nCaroline van der Harten\, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\nMatthew Westerbeck\, Catholic Charities of Oregon\nDjimet Dogo\, The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization\nSalah Ansary\, Lutheran Community Services Northwest \nPanelists will discuss how Oregon can support Afghan evacuees in the short and long term\, the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding the refugee resettlement network after years of divestment\, remaining inequities in the wider refugee resettlement response\, the crucial role legal representation will play in the lives of Afghan evacuees and how the public and private sectors of Oregon are coming together in innovative ways to help Afghans rebuild after displacement. \nLearn. Since the fall of Kabul\, tens of thousands of endangered Afghans were evacuated to American military bases. Oregon has already received 350 individuals as a part of the crisis response\, and up to 1200 are expected to arrive. \nElevate. Be empowered to share new knowledge with your networks\, friends and family and act to address disparities and support community needs. \nRegister.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/afghan-crisis-and-response/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T090000
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Virtual Faith Labor Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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 inspires\, creates community coalitions\, and helps sustain hope\, equity\, inclusiveness\, and action in support of working people. \nCost: $10 per person. Register now.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/20th-annual-faith-labor-breakfast-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T181630Z
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SUMMARY:Portland CROP Hunger Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 funds raised is returned to the host community to support local hunger fighting efforts. \nPortland’s 2022 CROP Walk begins at 12:30 p.m. for inspiration and directions. At 1 p.m.\, we will begin the three-mile walk to the waterfront and back. While walking together in community is encouraged\, it is optional. This is a great event for all generations! All are welcome. \nEMO’s Northeast Emergency Food Program will be receive 25 percent of all donations\, as the local charity designated. \nLearn more and sign up now!
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/portland-crop-hunger-walk-3/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 1314 SW Park Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T153000
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SUMMARY:Youth v. Gov Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThen\, join us for a discussion of the film and ongoing similar lawsuits led by Oregon-based Our Children’s Trust. This discussion will provide an opportunity to hear from youth plaintiffs as well as an attorney from Our Children’s Trust. We will hear about the experiences and concerns of these two plaintiffs\, how their spiritual traditions relate to their climate work\, and what we can do to support their ongoing efforts. We will learn about the strategy of litigation for ensuring the United States shifts toward a just and sustainable future. There will be opportunities to reflect on the film\, hear from guest speakers\, and engage in a question and answer time. \nThis discussion will feature staff attorney David Schwartz and two youth plaintiffs from Florida: Levi D and Valholly F. Levi lives on a barrier island impacted by hurricanes. He is a plaintiff in the case featured in Youth v. Gov\, Juliana v. United States\, as well as in a case called Reynolds v. State of Florida. Valholly is Indigenous and lives on the Hollywood Indian Reservation. She is a plaintiff in Reynolds v. State of Florida. \nConsider inviting youth from your faith community to watch the film and engage in this discussion! \nSign up now to receive the the Zoom link.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/youth-v-gov-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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SUMMARY:Train of Tears
DESCRIPTION:A “Train of Tears” commemoration will recall and reflect with regret one of the most painful chapters in the history of the Hood River Valley — the forced internment of Japanese-Americans. \nThe event at Riverside Community Church\, United Church of Christ\, will memorialize the date 80 years ago when more than 400 Japanese-American women\, men and children from the central Gorge were forced from their homes\, loaded into railcars at the Hood River train station\, and sent to internment camps. \nDuring and after the war\, Hood River was a flashpoint for anti-Japanese activities. Due to a concerted effort by community members\, less than 50 of those who were forcibly removed felt safe enough to return. \nThe event on May 13 will feature special guests\, music and speakers\, including Episcopal  Bishop Diana Akiyama\, who spent her childhood in the valley. A procession to the train station and installation of a peace pole will follow the ceremony. The procession will include faith leaders from throughout the area\, as well as those of Japanese ancestry. \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – Reception & Exhibits: Exhibits from History Museum of Hood River County and refreshments.\n12 p.m. – Program: Presentation with special guests\, music\, and speakers\, including Episcopal Bishop Diana Akiyama who grew up in Hood River.\n12:45 p.m. – Procession to Train Station: Procession will begin at Riverside Community Church\, moving to the train station for the installation of a peace pole.\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all members of the community.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/train-of-tears/
LOCATION:Riverside Community Church\, 317 State St.\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T210000
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SUMMARY:United for Peace
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to watch the live broadcast of the event beginning 6:55 p.m. \nJoin people of faith and good will on the evening of May 17 as we gather in support of peace in Ukraine. We will hear the hopes and dreams of the Ukrainian community and church leaders\, pray for them\, and learn immediate ways of engagement\, action\, and support each of us can offer now.  \n \nMusic will be provided live by Ukranian flutist Amelia Lukas\, The Ot Azoy Orechestra\, and folk singer Inna Kovtun (a well-known recording artist who just arrived in Portland a month ago from Ukraine). We will also hear recorded messages from U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden\, Oregon Sen. Kayse Jama\, and Archbishop Alexander Sample. View event program. \nThis will be a free event hosted in-person at Congregation Beth Israel (wearing a mask is strongly encouraged but not required) and livestreamed statewide. Only street parking will be available. \nGive to Ukraine Fund \n 
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/ukraine/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Israel\, 1972 N.W. Flanders St.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T180000
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SUMMARY:Together Again: A fundraising gala for EMO
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for this event are now closed. \nJoin us for a special evening of stories\, music and friends highlighting the work of EMO. We will also honor extraordinary individuals and organizations whose courage\, moral vision and commitment to action have contributed profoundly to making Oregon a better place. This outside event (under a tent) is the first of its kind since 2019. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be TOGETHER AGAIN. \nAWARDS \n\n\n\n“Ecumenists of the Year” will be awarded to leaders of Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO): Rabbi Michael Cahana\, Marilyn Keller and The Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson. These three faith leaders served as chief petitioners of IP 17 and catalyzed the signature process to get a gun safety measure on Oregon’s ballot this fall. LEVO is an interfaith organization of Christian\, Buddhist\, Muslim\, Jewish and Native American spiritual leaders committed to reducing gun violence.\n“Emerging Leader” award will be presented to Taylor Stewart\, founder and executive director of the Oregon Remembrance Project. His organization helps communities in Oregon unearth stories of injustice and engage in the necessary truth telling and repair required to reconcile instances of historical harm. On Juneteenth 2021\, Stewart led efforts to dedicate a historical marker about the 1902 racial lynching of Alonzo Tucker in Coos Bay\, Ore.\n\n\n\nENTERTAINMENT BY MICHELLE ALANY\nViolinist and vocalist Michelle Alany is a dynamic international performer and ambassador of world folk traditions. Deeply inspired by traditional music\, she draws from a wealth of diverse influences and creates original folk songs in the vein of her fresh interpretations of Sephardic\, Klezmer\, Balkan as well as American folk music explorations. Michelle enjoys sharing songs as cultural vehicles for celebrating differences and appreciating similarities. Her versatility and depth as a performer will stir your soul\, delight your senses\, commune with your ancestors and ignite your spirit. For this performance\, she will share the stage with the Ot Azoy Orchestra\, featuring accomplished musicians Courtney von Drehle on accordion\, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet\, Josh Mellinger on percussion\, and Bill Athens on upright bass. \nTUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20\nReservations are now closed.\nReception at 6 p.m.  |  Dinner Buffet at 7 p.m.\nAbernethy Center  |  606 15th St.\, Oregon City (download map)\nIf you cannot attend but would like to make a financial gift\, go to emoregon.org/gala-give. \nSPONSORS (to date)\nSilver: Messy Church U.S.A.; Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference the United Methodist Church; Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.\nBronze: Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon; Augustana Lutheran Church; Rev. Andrea Cano; CareOregon; Christian Church in Oregon and SW Idaho; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Community of Christ\, GPNW Mission Center; Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon; First Unitarian Church\, Portland; First United Methodist Church\, Portland; Paul & Mariah LeFeber; Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO); NAACP Portland; Neil Kelly Co.; Rev. Dr. Rodney & Sandi Page; Presbytery of the Cascades; Providence Health & Services; Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell and George Crandall; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/gala/
LOCATION:Abernethy Center\, 606 15th St.\, Oregon City\, Oregon\, 97045
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T193000
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SUMMARY:Religious Trauma: Understanding the harm and supporting healing
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, NOV. 10 | 7:30 PM\nHybrid event: attend in person or online\nMultnomah University | JCA Student Center\, Mane Hall\n8435 NE Glisan St.\, Portland\, Ore.\nView campus map \nREGISTRATION\n$20 General | Students Free\nTo register\, use form below. \nRELIGIOUS TRAUMA\nIn recent years\, mental health professionals have underlined the way the religious experience can sometimes create trauma. It’s important for people of faith to understand this phenomenon as we walk alongside our friends\, family\, neighbors\, co-workers and even clergy. \nFEATURING\nOur keynote speaker will be Connie A. Baker. With a MA in counseling\, Connie is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Portland\, Ore. She runs a private practice that specializes in helping people recover from religious abuse. Her book\, Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage\, Hope and Freedom for Survivors\, is a comprehensive resource for those who have experienced religious abuse\, be it psychological\, verbal\, sexual or financial. With authenticity\, openness\, and careful consideration of many different faith traditions\, Connie provides a path to hope and healing.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/collins-2022/
LOCATION:Multnomah University\, 8435 NE Glisan St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97220
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T090000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:In honor of World AIDS Day\, EMO’s HIV Day Center is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday\, Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. The breakfast is free. Donations encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining our HIV Services programs to support those living with HIV/AIDS. \nWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. \nThe Day Center is located at 2941 NE Ainsworth\, Portland\, Ore. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, Nov. 28 using the form below.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/pancakes/
LOCATION:HIV Day Center\, 2941 NE Ainsworth\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97211
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20221108T214320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T214629Z
UID:15289-1669917600-1669928400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day fundraiser at Bar Carlo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on World AIDS Day\, Dec. 1\, for a fundraiser at Bar Carlo!\nThe free evening event will include a DJ\, raffle and drag performance by Bolivia Carmichaels. Donations encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining EMO’s HIV Services programs to support those living with HIV/AIDS. \nWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/wad-bar-carlo/
LOCATION:Bar Carlo\, 6433 SE Foster Rd.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97206
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20221130T221526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T221543Z
UID:15400-1670871600-1670871600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:If your faith community is interested in being a regional host for the Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2023\, please join us for an info session. The topic of the 2023 Summit will be “Care for Our Common Home: Building Neighborhood Climate Resilience\,” and it will be held on Sunday\, Feb. 5\, 2023. \nAfter registering for the info session\, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. REGISTER NOW.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/info-session-oregon-interfaith-earth-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20201231T210731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T210835Z
UID:9358-1674394200-1674401400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to hear a panel of legislators discuss their priorities for the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session on topics of interest to the faith community. Legislators will discuss bills they support\, the must-do bills for the 2023 Session and the prospects of passage. Following the panel discussion\, the Zoom meeting will allow for a half-hour discussion with the legislators. \nTopics may include:  \n\n\n\nHousing/human services\nRefugees and immigration\nHealthcare\nClimate/environment\nCriminal justice reform\n\n\n\nSponsored by: Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices\, Interfaith Alliance on Poverty and Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice. \nThe virtual (Zoom) event is free\, but registration is required. Register now.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/legislative-forum-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20221215T184049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T163610Z
UID:15496-1675603800-1675618200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join other people of faith in your region who care about the environment and climate justice! \nEcumenical Ministries of Oregon’s tenth annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit will take place in faith communities all over Oregon with the theme\, “Care for Our Common Home: Building Neighborhoods for Climate Resilience.” \n \nThe first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom\, with participants watching together from their regional locations across Oregon. Following the plenary\, local hosts will facilitate in-person sessions focusing on relationship-building and learning with people of faith in their region. Each regional gathering will end with a climate vigil at 5 p.m. \nWHEN\nSunday\, February 5\, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE\nHybrid event: Join virtual plenary session at local host hubs\, followed by in person session and local vigil. \nLocal hubs include: Baker City\, Beaver Creek (Beaver Creek UCC)\, Bend (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon)\, Cheshire (Camp Lutherwood)\, Corvallis (First Congregational UCC)\, Dallas (Church for Our Common Home)\, Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Church)\, Florence (St. Andrew’s Episcopal)\, Medford (First Presbyterian)\, Newberg (First United Methodist)\, Portland (St. Mary Magdalene Church)\, and Salem (First United Methodist/The Micah Center). \nIf you prefer to join the event virtually instead of at a local hub\, select the “Unsure” location option on the registration form. \nIf you don’t see a regional location near you\, contact Cherice Bock to learn about other options. \nREGISTRATION\n$25 general\n$10 student rate\nScholarships available (select “Scholarship” option on registration form).
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/earth-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20230413T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T220054Z
UID:16166-1682861400-1682861400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:2023 CROP Walk for Hunger
DESCRIPTION:CROP Hunger Walks are community-based walk 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% of the funds raised is returned to the host community to support local hunger fighting efforts. EMO’s Northeast Emergency Food Program is one of the recipients. \nVisit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/portlandor for event details\, to register to walk and to donate. \nBackground\nThe Crop Project began in 1947 when farmers were asked to donate food and seed crops to our hungry neighbors in post-World War II Europe and Asia. The first CROP Hunger Walks took place in Bismarck\, North Dakota (1969)\, and York\, Pennsylvania (1970). Since then\, CROP Hunger Walk events have been held in hundreds of communities\, large and small\, raising millions of dollars to eradicate hunger and poverty. \nGet Involved\nHunger is one of the greatest injustices facing our world\, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Ending hunger is possible in our lifetime. You can help make it happen. Register for your local CROP Hunger Walk\, raise funds\, and take us one step closer to ending hunger once and for all. Join the movement!
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2023-crop-walk-for-hunger/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 1314 SW Park Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20230405T163618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T225840Z
UID:16117-1683709200-1683734400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Oregon Interfaith Advocacy Day on Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023\, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem! \nThere is power in knowledge and strength in numbers. Attend issue briefs and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation followed by meetings with state legislators. Talking points and legislative appointments will be provided. \nISSUES Climate & Environment\, Criminal Justice Reform & Gun Violence Prevention\, Healthcare\, Housing & Homelessness\, Hunger\, Immigration & Refugees \nSCHEDULE Morning Session: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nAfternoon meetings with State Legislators: Times will vary \nREGISTER Regular registration is $20\, students $10 (to cover the cost for lunch provided); scholarships available. Online registration will close at 11 p.m. on Monday\, May 8. Walk-in registration on the day of event is welcome; we will accept credit\, check or exact cash. \nQUESTIONS emo@emoregon.org\, (503) 221-1054 \nPresented by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. \nCOSPONSORS: \n\n\n\nAugustana Lutheran Church\nLift Every Voice Oregon\nMuslim Educational Trust\nOregon-Idaho Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church\nOregon Unitarian Universalist Voices\nWomen United in Faith\, Oregon-Idaho
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/advocacy2023/
LOCATION:St. Mark Lutheran Church\, 790 Marion St. NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20230428T162120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163514Z
UID:16395-1683972000-1683981000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:River's Lament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor event where faith leaders walk us along the Willamette River and tell the story of the Willamette River from the river’s perspective. \nThis event will take place at the University of Portland. Meet at the northeast end of the Main Parking Lot by the Chiles Center at the University (see page 2 of this flyer for a map). \nLight snacks and refreshments will be available. \nPlease RSVP: phcollaborative@triangleassociations.com\, (206) 458-5710. \nSponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Portland Harbor Collaborative Group\, EcoFaith Recovery and University of Portland.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/rivers-lament/
LOCATION:University of Portland – Buckley Center Auditorium\, 5000 N Willamette Blvd.\, Portland\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20210727T180132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T211750Z
UID:10878-1687219200-1687478399@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Dining Out For Life
DESCRIPTION:DINE IN. TAKE OUT.  END HIV.\nDining Out For Life is an annual dining fundraising event for community-based organizations serving people living with or impacted by HIV. Dine in or take out at participating restaurants in the Portland metro area during June 20-22\, 2023\, and they will donate to EMO’s HIV Day Center and OHSU’s Partnership Project. \nView participating restaurants. \nWays to participate: \n\n\n\nComplete a donation envelope at participating restaurants during June 20-22 and leave with the server or ambassador.\nVolunteer as an ambassador at a participating restaurant. Sign up now.\nOr you may GIVE NOW (or fill out form below).\n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/dofl-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20230622T214545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T215333Z
UID:16858-1687608000-1687608000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Colorful Myanmar will support refugees and recognize World Refugee Day on June 24\, 2023. Refugees and allies in Portland will meet at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) to celebrate refugees and their many contributions to their communities and share with local leaders in powers policy asks that they wish to see around them. Please join us as we celebrate and honor our refugee neighbors and hear from local leaders.\n\nWHAT: An advocacy & celebration day hosted by former refugees and allies at IRCO.\n\nWHO: sponsored by Colorful Myanmar\, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Church World Service\, and the Burundian & Rwandan Community Center\n\nWHEN: Saturday\, June 24\, 2023\, at 12 p.m.\n\nWHERE: PIAFC\, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Portland\, Ore.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/16858/
LOCATION:PIAFC\, 8040 NE Sandy Blvd\, Porltand\, OR\, 97213
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20230623T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T152333Z
UID:16865-1695144600-1695155400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:EMO Gala: Love in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for EMO’s annual “Love in Action” gala on Tuesday\, Sept. 19. \nThe gala is EMO’s premier annual fundraiser to support our vital services for the most vulnerable in our communities. We will also honor extraordinary individuals and organizations whose courage\, moral vision and commitment to action have contributed profoundly to making Oregon\, and the world\, a better place. \nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023\nReception 5:30 p.m.\nDinner\, Live Auction & Awards 6:30 p.m. \nThe Oregon Convention Center\n777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland\nVirtual option available \nTickets\n$10 per person virtual option; in person reservations are closed.\nFor questions\, contact Kristi Baack\, kbaack@emoregon.org. \nRESERVE TICKETS \n2023 Awards\nEcumenist of the Year: The Rev. Linda Jaramillo\nHumanitarian Award: Doulas Latinas International\nYoung Visionary Award: Jacobsen Valentine\, Feed the Mass \nThank you to Gold Sponsor BAMBUZA Hospitality Group!\nLearn more about becoming an event sponsor.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/gala-2023/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20231030T210533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T214022Z
UID:18533-1701430200-1701435600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual World AIDS Day Lunch Fundraiser for EMO’s HIV Services! The event will be held at Montavilla United Methodist Church on Friday\, Dec. 1\, from 12 to 1 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.). \nThe lunch is free. Donations encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining EMO’s HIV Services in its mission to support those living with HIV/AIDS. If you cannot attend\, please consider making a secure online donation to EMO’s HIV Services. \nWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, show support for people living with HIV\, and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/wad2023/
LOCATION:Montavilla United Methodist Church\, 232 SE 80th Ave\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97215
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20231027T211525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T211655Z
UID:18522-1701849600-1701889200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the NW Energy Coalition on December 6 in Portland for the Clean & Affordable Energy Conference!  \nNetwork with peers in the clean energy community\, hear from expert panelists and keynote speakers\, and stick around for the Clean Energy Awards reception. Panelists will discuss how utility planning should change to deliver equitable and affordable outcomes\, the role of energy efficiency and distributed energy resources for vulnerable populations\, and how the Bonneville Power Administration needs to modernize to drive forward the clean energy transition. \nKeynote speakers: \n\n\n\nSenator Kate Lieber\, Majority Leader\, Oregon State Senate\nRich Glick\, Principal\, GQ New Energy Strategies\n\n\n\nRegistration: The fee to attend is $189 fr members and $239 for non-members. Learn more and register at nwenergy.org. \nEcumenical Ministries of Oregon is a conference community partner.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/clean-affordable-energy-conference/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton\, 1000 NE Multnomah St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20240105T214603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T214710Z
UID:18960-1705251600-1705251600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Albina Ministerial Alliance Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Program
DESCRIPTION:Theme: IT STARTS WITH ME “Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence” \nSpeaker: Dr. Carmen P. Thompson\, Noted Black Historian in Portland \nWhen: Sunday\, January 14\, 2024\, at 5:00 p.m. \nWhere: Allen Temple CME Church\, 4236 NE 8th Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97211 \nSponsored By: Albina Ministerial Alliance; President\, Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes\, Jr. \nEMO Executive Director Frank So will also be speaking at this event.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/albina-ministerial-alliance-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-program/
LOCATION:Allen Temple CME Church\, 4236 NE 8th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97211
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20240105T163929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T175134Z
UID:18949-1707051600-1707066000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join other people of faith in your region who care about the environment and climate justice! \nEcumenical Ministries of Oregon’s 11th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit will take place in faith communities all over Oregon with the theme\, “Hope for Our Common Home.” The first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom\, with participants watching together from their regional locations across Oregon. Following the plenary\, local hosts will facilitate in-person sessions focusing on relationship-building and learning with people of faith in their region. \nTOPICS: \n\n\n\n\n\nFinding Hope and Action in the Face of the Climate Crisis\nCrisis Support Groups\nInterfaith Solar Campaign\nCurrent legislation\nCOAL Act\nGTN Xpress Pipeline\nOregon Citizens for an Environmental Rights Amendment\nClimate Vigil\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \nDomyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and the guiding teacher at Bright Way Zen Center. She has spent many years exploring the relationship between faith and climate activism. She has engaged in disruptive nonviolent civil disobedience as a priest and sought ways to help people face and respond to the climate and ecological crisis through her Zen teaching. \nBritt Conroy serves as the Director of Public Policy & Environmental Advocacy for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, where he leads the organization’s advocacy efforts to make Oregon a more welcoming state to immigrants and refugees\, provide housing for the unhoused\, address climate change and strengthen anti-poverty programs. \n\n\n\nSign up to receive EMO’s Newsletters.\n\n\n\n\nPeter Fargo is on a mission “to join with others and get in the way of runaway climate change\, for my kids\, my community\, and my God.” In 2019\, Peter wrote a book called A Million Prayers to Solve Our Climate Crisis. In coalition with national and international Christian organizations\, Peter launched Climate Vigil in 2021. In 2022\, the coalition released Climate Vigil Songs. Peter formed the Climate Rights Campaign in 2023 to recognize everyone’s right to a stable climate in the Oregon Constitution. \n\n\n\nStatewide Organizing Meeting and Climate Vigil on May 4\, 2024 in Salem\, OR. Sign up to volunteer: A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL (wufoo.com)\nClimate Vigil Album\n\n\n\nSusan Heath: Since moving to Oregon from rural Ohio 10 years ago\, Susan has been a volunteer advocate for rural equity and a healthy environment with several organizations\, including the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance and the Rural Organizing Project. She is one of the founding members of OCERA and lives with her family in Linn County. \nMel Martin is an attorney and former judge advocate (JAG) in the U.S. Marine Corps. Since retiring in 2014\, she has used her advocacy skills for anti-corruption efforts\, clean water initiatives\, and environmental conservation\, serving in multiple leadership and board director roles. She has also taught Water Pollution Law and Environmental Ethics. Mel is currently using her campaigning\, advocacy and coalition building experience in support of statewide environmental initiatives in Florida and Oregon. \nKhanh Pham\, Oregon Representative (House District 46)\, is a dedicated advocate for climate\, energy\, and the environment\, serving her second term as the first Vietnamese American legislator in Oregon. She plays a pivotal role in the House Climate\, Energy and Environment Committee and the Joint Committees on Transportation and Full Ways & Means. In 2023\, Khanh secured significant funding for climate action and green infrastructure projects. She was recently recognized as the Environmental Champion of the Year by OLCV. \n\n\n\nThe COAL Act (Clean Oregon Assets Legislation) is House Bill 4083 and now available to track on OLIS. Our first hearing will be Thursday\, February 8th between 1-2pm at the Capitol or online. Divest Oregon is leading the coalition.\nHJR 202- HJR202 2022 Regular Session – Oregon Legislative Information System (oregonlegislature.gov)\nSubscribe to updates from Rep. Khan Pham: Subscribe to Updates from Rep. Khanh Pham – Action Network\n\n\n\nRev. John Pitney is a retired United Methodist Church minister. He co-coordinates the Interfaith Solar Campaign as part of the Creation Justice ministries team for Oregon Interfaith Power & Light at EMO. He lives in a net zero energy home in Bend. \n\n\n\nInterfaith Solar Campaign\n\n\n\nDan Serres is the Advocacy Director for Columbia Riverkeeper\, which works to protect and restore the Columbia River and all life connected to it. In recent years\, this work has involved advocating against the build-out of new fracked gas infrastructure\, including pipelines\, LNG terminals\, fracked gas-to-methanol refineries\, and now the GTN Xpress expansion project. \n\n\n\nStop GTN Xpress! People’s Hearing 2023 video including opening remarks from Senator Merkley.\nWhat is FERC? What FERC Does | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\nLou Stagnitto is a retired organizational development consultant who is in the “give back” stage of life. As the volunteer director of the Interfaith Solar Campaign\, Lou brings expertise in managing change to efforts to build a new energy economy. Lou also chairs the Board of the Quest Center for Integrative Health\, where hands-on services to needy populations are provided. \nRev. Bonnie Tarwater served as a parish minister in the United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalist churches and is the founder and minister of Church for Our Common Home. She and her husband Dr. Walt Rutherford offer counseling services and retreats at The Secret Garden Retreat Center at the John Cobb Eco Farm where they explore biodynamic farming.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/earth-summit-2024/
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20240220T230130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T200148Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing Refugee Crises Abroad & Helping Refugees Here at Home
DESCRIPTION:Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is honored to welcome Rick Santos\, President and CEO of Church World Service\, to Portland in March. \nRick will highlight the importance of working with newcomers (asylum seekers and refugees) to our country\, and how we must advocate for the rights of those refugees already here. \n\nPlease join us for this FREE event on Monday\, March 11\, at 7 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church (Sanctuary)\, 2710 NE 14th Ave\, Portland (directions).
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/cws/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 2710 NE 14th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011826
CREATED:20240403T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T185735Z
UID:19277-1714305600-1714320000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at the Climate Action Fair on Sunday\, April 28! Meet environmental organizations offering ways to take action\, including EMO and Oregon Interfaith Power & Light. Explore resources for home energy\, electric cars and other climate friendly personal actions. Hear experts speak about forestry\, electrification\, native plants and climate friendly foods. Enjoy creative activities for children and adults. \nAdmission and parking are FREE. Be climate friendly and come by bus (trimet.org/home/planner). For speaker schedule\, participating organizations\, activities and more go to Climate Action Fair. All are welcome. ASL interpretation will be provided for speakers. \n* Photo ID and a bag search are required for building entry *
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/climate-action-fair/
LOCATION:Mittleman Jewish Community Center\, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97219\, United States
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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