Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day by watching the new film Kiss the Ground and discussing how to put its teachings about regenerative agriculture into practice in Oregon. People of faith all over the country are watching this film during April, generously available for free through Interfaith Power & Light. As the film shows, … Continue reading Kiss the Ground (film discussion)
EMO PRESENTS A FREE ONLINE GALA ON MAY 19 It seems like all we hear about is the negative. We too often miss the simple stories of people helping one another, the remarkable stories of Oregonians living their values and serving their neighbors. This event will inspire and encourage while offering you the opportunity to … Continue reading Light in the Tunnel: Stories of hope and resilience from Oregon’s faith community
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL INTERFAITH ADVOCACY DAY ON MAY 25! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED There is power in knowledge and strength in numbers. Attend issue briefs and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation followed by virtual meetings with state legislators. Talking points and legislative appointments will be provided. ISSUES Housing, Hunger, Healthcare, Immigration, … Continue reading Interfaith Advocacy Day 2021
EMO's Oregon Interfaith Power & Light is helping organize an interfaith delegation to Minnesota June 5–8 for the Treaty People Gathering to stop the Line 3 pipeline. The pipeline crosses Anishinaabe land and would transport tar sands to market. We rise together for treaties. We rise together for climate. We rise together for our water. … Continue reading Treaty People Gathering: Stop Line 3 Pipeline
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
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. Our January–April … Continue reading Green Circles
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. … Continue reading 2022 OIPL Advocacy Team
