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2019 Collins Summit, “Listening at the Margins: Ancestral Wisdom, Spiritual Resistance, and Hope in Times of Trauma”

First United Methodist Church of Portland 1838 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

ABOUT THE SUMMIT Explore a method of listening at the margins of the global community and in our own lives in order to build resilience and resistance for these times. In a world of increasing fear and violence, how can we build networks of resistance rooted in our spiritual traditions? A third wave of liberation … Continue reading 2019 Collins Summit, “Listening at the Margins: Ancestral Wisdom, Spiritual Resistance, and Hope in Times of Trauma”

Annual Building Bridges Summit: Understanding our Communities and Confronting Hate

Muslim Educational Trust 10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Tigard, Oregon, United States

The primary objective of this gathering is to seek better understanding of the communities we serve towards confronting hate and promoting a culture where we all work together as equal partners in defining our shared future. Join us for this unique community conversation with law enforcement. Learn from the perspectives of members of the Latino, … Continue reading Annual Building Bridges Summit: Understanding our Communities and Confronting Hate

Inequality with Les Leopold and the Oregon Center for Public Policy

First Unitarian Church Buchan Reception Hall 1226 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

Join author Les Leopold and the Oregon Center for Public Policy in an evening to explore inequality and its implications for our democracy. Admission: requested donation of $5-20; includes a copy of Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Economic Justice by Les Leopold. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. EMO is … Continue reading Inequality with Les Leopold and the Oregon Center for Public Policy

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World AIDS Day Luncheon

Concordia University 2811 NE Holman St., Portland, OR

Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day Center for the 2019 World AIDS Day Luncheon! This is an opportunity to honor and celebrate those in our communities who live daily with HIV/AIDS, and those who support the work we do at EMO’s Daily Bread Express and HIV Day Center—the only HIV drop-in center serving … Continue reading World AIDS Day Luncheon

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Say No to War: A Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace

All Saints Episcopal Church 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR, United States

Our country is lurching closer to war. The values of faith we share call us to be peacemakers and live by faith, not fear. However, we have a President who is inciting violence on our border, in our country, and across the world. President Trump’s latest decision to recklessly assassinate the military commander of Iran … Continue reading Say No to War: A Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace

Legislative Forum

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock St. Portland, OR. 97212 1624 NE Hancock, Portland, OR, United States

Join us at Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices’ Annual Legislative Forum, where Oregon State Senators, House Members and advocacy representatives will be the panelists discussing plans for the next legislative session. Topics will include: > Environmental Justice > Criminal Justice > Revenue > Housing and Human services > Education If you have an interest in … Continue reading Legislative Forum

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Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing: A Forum & Resource Fair

Bethel AME Church 5828 NE Eighth St., Portland, Oregon

This Thursday, Jan. 30, learn about innovative ideas for developing affordable housing on land owned by faith and community-based organizations. This event, sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), will present the results of three case studies funded by a grant from Metro. The grant provided consulting … Continue reading Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing: A Forum & Resource Fair

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Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action

Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR, United States

This will be the biggest Salem Climate Action in 2020! Show our strength by standing together. Send a message to state legislators and Governor Brown to stand up to the powerful oil industry and pass real climate action. If you show up for one action on climate legislation in 2020, make it this one. Ecumenical … Continue reading Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action

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Youth Homelessness Advocacy Day

St. Mark Lutheran Church 790 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR, United States

As Oregonians, we care deeply about the most vulnerable, especially Oregon's children. Yet, Oregon has the highest rate of K-12 homelessness in the country, and the second-highest rate of youth who are homeless and separated from their parents. At Youth Homelessness Advocacy Day, we will hear about legislation that will address youth homelessness. We will … Continue reading Youth Homelessness Advocacy Day