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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for EMO’s HIV Services World AIDS Day Breakfast on Tuesday\, Dec. 3. \nThe 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. \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. \nRSVP by Nov. 26 using the form below. If you cannot attend\, please consider a donation. Donate Now.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/wad2024/
LOCATION:HIV Day Center\, 2941 NE Ainsworth\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97211
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Interfaith Legislative Forum on Jan. 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. \nWould 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? \nThe Interfaith Legislative Forum will provide an overview of legislative issues of concern to the faith community\, with legislators informing the audience of the issues facing the legislature in the coming session. \nConfirmed legislators to date include Senators Dick Anderson\, Chris Gorsek and Lew Frederick and Representatives Rob Nosse\, Ed Diehl and Pam Marsh. \nThe following topics may be supplemented with others as legislators give updates: Education Funding\, Housing\, Immigration\, Mental Health and Transportation. \nREGISTER NOW\nThe forum is free; registration is required. After 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/forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T190000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
DESCRIPTION:DISMANTLING THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY: HOW DID THE AMERICAN CHURCH BECOME SO BROKEN? \nFor 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 based on this legal theory. \nGregg Neel and Junha Kim will present a seven-week exploration of this doctrine and its effects upon the church\, specifically the American Church. Hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church on Wednesdays from Jan. 15 through Feb. 26\, 7 to 8 p.m. The class will be offered in the chapel and via Zoom videoconferencing. \nAll are welcome to join this study of a legal theory that has given rise to so much violence and destruction in the world and is still impacting our lives. \nREGISTER\nIf you’re interested in attending this class\, you can register yourself and your group through this link: https://forms.gle/YxiUGc38nC5NZT1W8. \nFor more information\, reach out to Junha Kim at jkim@westprespdx.org.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/dismantling-the-doctrine-of-discovery/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock St. Portland\, OR. 97212\, 1624 NE Hancock\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T180000
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SUMMARY:Taller de Testimonio 101 (en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Aprendamos juntes sobre qué esun testimonio\, cómo hacer uno ycuál es el poder de los testimoniosen la sesión legislativa.Este evento es presentado por elDepartamento de Liderazgo yAbogacía de Adelante Mujeres ylos Ministerios Ecuménicos deOregón (EMO). \nFecha: Jueves\, 06 de Marzo\, 2025\nHorario: 6 – 8 p.m.\nUbicación: Regístrate para recibir la ubicación \nRegistrarse Aquí: https://bit.ly/am-testimonio2025 \nPara más información: pdominguez@adelantemujeres.org\, (503) 707-2622. \n\n\nJoin Adelante Mujeres and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon for our Spanish Testimony 101 Workshop – we will learn together about what a testimony is\, how to make one\, and the power of testimonies in the legislative session. This event is brought to you by the Leadership and Advocacy Department of Adelante Mujeres and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO). \n*This workshop will be held in Spanish.  \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025\nTime: 6 – 8 p.m.\nLocation: Must register to receive the location\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/am-testimonio2025
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/taller-de-testimonio-101/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T160000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Earth Summit: Climate Safety & Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for EMO’s 12th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit on March 16\, 2025!\n“The Earth Summit is a valuable opportunity to revitalize our community connections and raise up local leadership as together we take faithful action in response to climate change.” -The Rev. Richenda Fairhurst\, Chair\, EMO Creation Justice Committee \nThe Earth Summit will take place in communities all over Oregon. Explore how climate change affects your safety and health—and what you can do about it. Connect with your community and key organizations. Learn how to protect yourself and your neighbors. Sign up to take the next step with others (registration form below). \nThis gathering is both in-person and on Zoom\, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across the state. The first part of the event will be a plenary session on Zoom\, with participants watching together from their locations across Oregon. Practical workshops will follow on Zoom and in-person. See the schedule below for more details. Download an Earth Summit poster.\n \nHOST HUB LOCATIONS\nBaker City\, Beaverton\, Bend\, Corvallis\, Cottage Grove\, Dallas\, Eugene\, Gresham\, La Grande\, Lake Oswego\, Medford\, Newport\, Pendleton\, Portland (SW and NW locations)\, Salem\, Tigard. There is also an option to attend the entire event virtually. \nREGISTRATION\nPlease use the form below to register for the event.\n\n \n\n\nDRAFT SCHEDULE\n \n1 p.m. Local hub gathering time: Registration\, refreshments and networking \n1:30 p.m. Statewide Zoom plenary: Hear inspiring speakers\, important information and previews of the 2:50 p.m. workshops. \n\n\n\nOpening Interfaith Invocation: Rev. Richenda Fairhurst\, Chair\, EMO Creation Justice Committee\nKickoff Message: Frank So\, EMO Executive Director; The Honorable Kate Brown\, Former Governor of Oregon\nStories from Student Leaders: Miko Vergun\, OSU Student and Youth v. Gov Plantiff; Mohammed Khalid\, Oregon Islamic Academy student and Eco-MET club member\, Muslim Educational Trust; Keyen Singer\, Enrolled Member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation\, University of Oregon Student and Co-Director of the Native American Student Union.\nKey Findings of the Seventh Oregon Climate Assessment: Dr. Erica Fleishman\, Director\, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute; Dr. Larry O’Neill\, Director\, Oregon Climate Service\nThe State of Oregon’s Climate Resilience: Jonna Papaefthimiou\, State Resilience Officer\nWorkshop Previews: Sarah Loose\, Director of Disaster and Climate Resilience\, ELCA Oregon Synod; Peter Fargo\, EMO Creation Justice Coordinator\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. Break and free discussion time at local hubs: Enjoy refreshments and visit information tables with local agencies and organizations involved in climate safety and health. \n2:50 p.m. Workshops: One (or more) of these workshops will be offered at hub locations. \n\n\n\n(On Zoom) Organizing for Statewide Success: Learn about statewide policy proposals that will improve climate safety & health for all of us. Guest speaker: Senator Jeff Golden\, Oregon Senate\, District 3.\n(In Person) Building Community Resilience and Preparing to “Be 2 Weeks Ready”: Explore a simple approach to resilience – how neighbors can team up to prepare and protect each other from climate and other disasters.\n(In Person) Customizing the Conversation for Your Community: Discuss the topics above to see where your community has the most interest\, or use this time to continue important work that your community is already doing.\n\n\n\n3:50 p.m. Wrap-up and next steps \n4 p.m. Interfaith blessing and sending
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/oregon-interfaith-earth-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T083000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Oregon Interfaith Advocacy Day on Tuesday\, April 29\, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem.  \nNow is the time for people of faith to rise up in hope and to call for justice and compassion in our legislative system. Together we can be the prophetic voice at the Oregon Capitol\, standing with the marginalized in our communities and upholding the moral imperative for a state budget that supports the common good. Our goal is to create a massive mobilization of informed and influential citizen-lobbyists! \nThe morning session at St. Mark Lutheran Church will feature a keynote address\, training on effective advocacy and issue briefings. In the afternoon\, participants will march to the Oregon Capitol Building\, where they will present concerns to their legislators. Talking points and legislative appointments will be provided. \nISSUE AREAS may include Immigration & Refugees\, Housing & Homelessness\, Climate & Environment\, Healthcare\, Hunger\, Criminal Justice Reform \nSCHEDULE \nDoors open at 8:30 a.m.\nRegistration check-in/Coffee & tea: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nA sack lunch will be provided for participants.\nAfternoon meetings with state legislators: times will vary. \nREGISTRATION\n$20; scholarships available. Includes a “Do Justice” t-shirt! Please use the form below to register. Registration closed on Sunday\, April 27. \nSPONSORS / ENDORSERS\nSponsors include First United Methodist Church\, Eugene; Interfaith Alliance on Poverty; Lake Grove Presbyterian Church; Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene; Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church. Learn how your faith community or organization can sign up to be an Interfaith Advocacy Day Sponsor or Endorser.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/iad-2025/
LOCATION:St. Mark Lutheran Church\, 790 Marion St. NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T190000
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SUMMARY:COLLINS LECTURE - A Call to Justice: How Faith Communities Can Support LGBTQIA2S+ Rights
DESCRIPTION:At Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s 2025 Collins Lecture\, we will explore the duty and responsibility of faith leaders to protect the human rights of all people and what that looks like specifically for our LGBTQIA2S+ neighbors. Our guest speakers from the faith community will share their unique perspectives on LGBTQIA2S+ rights (see speakers below). Following a brief presentation from each speaker\, they will engage in a facilitated question and answer session. \nLOCATION\nFor the first time ever\, the Collins Lecture will be held outside of the Portland metro area at the Pearson Auditorium at the Pendleton Center for the Arts in Pendleton\, Ore. This reflects EMO’s commitment to be a statewide organization\, reaching beyond the Willamette Valley and focusing further on rural-urban equity in Oregon. A virtual option to watch a live stream of the event will also be available.  \nRESERVATIONS\nTickets for the May 29 event are $25 for in person and virtual options. To reserve tickets\, please use the form below. \nGUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nChris Craun (she/her) joined the Episcopal Church of Western Oregon’s staff in December of 2021 as the Canon to the Ordinary. Previously\, she served at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church as the first woman and openly gay rector of the parish.\nAri Grubner (he/him) is the pastor of Grant Park Church in northeast Portland. As an openly gay minister in the American Baptist community\, Ari is determined to amplify\, honor\, and celebrate the voices of those traditionally excluded from participating in the full life and community of the Church.\nBrad Harper (he/him) is a professor and assistant dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies at Jessup University (Multnomah University). He is the co-author with his son Drew of “Space at the Table: Conversations between an Evangelical Theologian and His Gay Son.”\nAaron Ridings (he/they) is a nonprofit executive and subject matter expert on K-12 education\, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous issues and is currently a 2025 Pahara Institute Fellow and Executive Consultant. He will share how faith communities can learn about and use the policies in Oregon to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community.\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COLLINS LECTURES\nFunded by The Collins Foundation\, the annual Collins Lecture began under the Portland Council of Churches in 1967 and has been a pillar of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s education and dialogue programming since our founding in 1974. This event explores issues related to religion and social ethics and bravely takes on subjects at the center of current events.  \nSPONSORSHIP\nThe Love in Action gala supports EMO’s 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 homelessness\, and survivors of domestic violence. Event sponsors will receive a generous benefits. We invite you to partner with us as we demonstrate love in action! Learn more about being a Love in Action Sponsor. \nThis event is not sponsored by the Pendleton Center for the Arts. PCA invites private groups to rent the facility for a wide range of functions.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2025-collins-lecture/
LOCATION:Pendleton Center for the Arts\, 214 N Main St.\, Pendleton\, Oregon\, 97801
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T203000
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SUMMARY:Love in Action Gala
DESCRIPTION:Ticket reservations are now closed.\nEcumenical Ministries of Oregon’s “Love In Action” 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 homelessness\, and survivors of domestic violence. 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. \nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025\nReception 5:30 p.m.; Dinner\, Live Auction & Awards 6:30 p.m.\nSentinel Hotel Portland\, 614 SW Eleventh Avenue \nAWARDS \n\n\n\nEcumenist of the Year: The Rev. Chris Dela Cruz\, director of Youth Initiatives of Together Lab\nHumanitarian Award: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon\nJustice Award: Wlnsvey Campos\, Oregon State Senator\nYoung Visionary Award: Michael Larson\, founder and executive director of Humans for Housing \n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP\nEvent sponsors will receive a generous benefits package. We invite you to partner with us as we demonstrate love in action! Learn more about being a Love in Action Sponsor.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2025-gala/
LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel Portland\, 614 SW 11th Ave\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T113000
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SUMMARY:No Kings Portland Rally
DESCRIPTION:In an act of interfaith solidarity\, a group of faith leaders in the greater Portland/Vancouver metro area is inviting you to join them for a visible People of Faith presence at the Portland No Kings rally and march on Saturday\, Oct. 18. \nGiven the rise of Christian nationalism that is fueling the growing autocracy of our times\, it is critical that this national No Kings event has a strong\, visible and diverse interfaith presence to demonstrate disciplined nonviolent resistance. Citizens in our country and others around the world must know that there are millions of people of faith working in a multitude of ways: to love and care for the poorest\, most vulnerable people in our land; to create a more just and peaceful society; and to preserve a free and open democracy. \nOne of the keynote speakers for the Portland event will be The Rev. Dr. Mark Knutson\, a longtime activist and faith leader in the local nonviolent resistance movement. Together\, as a united community of interfaith leaders\, we will march under a large “People of Faith” banner. Clergy are invited to wear religious attire and others are invited to identify themselves with signs\, banners or whatever is appropriate for your tradition. \nSCHEDULE: \n\n\n\n10:30 a.m.: People of faith will gather at Pioneer Courthouse Square near a purple pillar-like banner reading FAITH for a short interfaith program and service.\n11:30 a.m.: We march together behind a People of Faith: Standing Up for Compassion\, Truth and Justice banner to the Battleship Memorial on Waterfront Park.\nNoon: Large No Kings event (speakers\, music\, etc.) at the Battleship Memorial on Waterfront Park.\n1 p.m.: March through the streets of downtown. Faith leaders and people of faith will enter the march together behind the vertical banner identifying us\, and individual faith communities can bring their own horizontal banners.\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event\, so organizers can estimate numbers and keep you updated on the details.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/no-kings-portland-rally/
LOCATION:Pioneer Courthouse Square\, 701 SW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Second Home Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Second Home Social Hour on Thursday\, Oct. 30\, 5 to 6:30 p.m.\, at Valley Community Presbyterian Church (Fireside Room)! Mix and mingle with Second Home staff\, volunteers and supporters. Enjoy a hearty chili bar\, cornbread\, cookies and seasonal drinks. Purchase raffle tickets to win an Oregon coast stay. Funds raised for the event go towards sustaining Second Home. \nFree to attend. Please RSVP using the form below. \nRAFFLE ITEM: SPRING BREAK AT THE BEACH\nSpend one week (7 nights) at Rockaway Hideaway  in a three-story townhome steps from Rockaway Beach. Occupancy is 6 people max\, with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed. Available March 22-30\, 2026 (or other dates based on availability). Need not be present to win. Value: $1\,144 or more\, depending on dates. \nYou’ll enjoy third-floor mountain views from the elegant great room with its hardwood floors\, vaulted ceiling\, inset lighting\, gas fireplace and large flat-screen TV; not to mention the plush sectional for lounging with friends. A formal dining area and fully equipped kitchen with gleaming countertops\, stainless appliances and a bay window for plenty of light give you beautiful options for eating in. The second floor has a spacious queen bedroom and full bath\, a bedroom with two beds\, and a foosball table in the bonus room. It’s an excellent launchpad for exploring the North Oregon Coast and its small towns\, beaches\, and hiking trails. Rockaway’s beach and town are minutes away on foot. \nLearn more about the vacation home.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/second-home/
LOCATION:Valley Community Presbyterian Church\, 8060 SW Brentwood St\, Portland\, OR\, 97225
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
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SUMMARY:Toxic [Natural] Gas
DESCRIPTION:How much do you know about the risks of gas in your home or faith community? Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a leading member of the StopGas.org coalition\, and our team has critical information to share with you. Please join us for a free virtual presentation\, with health professionals and community advocates\, on the subject of Toxic Natural Gas. Register at StopGas.org/events. Presenters will discuss the real costs of gas – health\, safety\, and financial – plus what you can do to protect your loved ones and community. \nRegister at stopgas.org/events. \n  \nZoom: Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 12 p.m.\nZoom link to be sent after registration.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/toxic-natural-gas/
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T110000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for EMO’s HIV Day Center World AIDS Day Breakfast on Wednesday\, Dec. 3. \nThe breakfast is free. And donations are encouraged! All contributions go towards sustaining Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day Center in its mission to support those living with HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the HIV Day Center at the Luther Memorial Building\, located at 4800 NE 72nd Ave.\, Portland\, Ore. \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. \nTo RSVP\, use the form below (reservations close Nov. 30). If you cannot attend\, please consider a donation. Donate Now.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/wad2025/
LOCATION:Luther Memorial Building\, 4800 NE 72nd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97218
CATEGORIES:EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260112T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172844Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join the Albina Ministerial Alliance for a time of faith\, fellowship and worship in honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. The theme will be\, “A Tribute to the Past\, A Vision for the Future.”  Guest Speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Ransfer\, Sr.\, Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Portland. EMO Executive Director Frank So will also speak at the service.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/mlk-worship-service/
LOCATION:Community AME Zion Church\, 3605 E 13th Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260202T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162903Z
UID:23146-1774983600-1774983600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Consider This: The Changing Roles of Religious Spaces in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Oregon Humanities\, “Consider This” will be a conversation about the changing role of religious spaces in Oregon. Guests Frank So\, director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Rev. Amy Jayne of Cove Ascension School and Conference Center; and Brandon Rhodes\, D.Min. of Coburg Commons will join Adam Davis onstage in La Grande to explore how faith communities across the state are adapting church-owned land and buildings to meet emerging community needs. This event will be held indoors at HQ in downtown La Grande. \nTickets are $5 (plus service fee) and can be purchased through the venue’s website. The event will also be streamed live\, for free\, on YouTube.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/consider-this/
LOCATION:HQ\, 112 Depot St.\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260224T222451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193324Z
UID:23276-1775934000-1775939400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Sound of Hope: A Night of Music in Support of Slavic Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 11\, for an uplifting evening of music in support of Slavic survivors. “The Sound of Hope” concert will feature a diverse lineup of Slavic musicians\, performers\, and vocalists. \nBefore the concert\, enjoy traditional Slavic tea and treats\, and take part in our raffle — with many exciting prizes to win. Local entrepreneurs have generously donated gift certificates for beauty services\, photo sessions\, arts and crafts\, and more\, giving guests a great chance to take home something special!\n\nHosted at Westminster Presbyterian Church in northeast Portland\, the concert begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. for tea time. \nTickets are $30; children 12 and under are free. Please use the form below to reserve your tickets. Proceeds benefit EMO’s Slavic Oregon Social Services\, which assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. \n \nPERFORMERS \n\n\n\nInna Kovtun (image:) traditional Ukrainian ethno-singer\, dancer\, teacher and folklorist from Kyiv\, Ukraine\, known for her powerful voice and vibrant stage presence.\nSensah Quartet: The World Classics Quartet\, led by Irina Sensah\, delivers timeless\, uplifting music that evokes a refined\, elegant sense of hope\, unity and warmth.\nOlga Kravtsova: Portland-based movement director and interdisciplinary artist blending physical storytelling and immersive design.\nMaria Ombysh: singer-songwriter\, member of the Lala Band duo and vocal coach at Joy Music Space.\nAleksandra Sinitsina: jazz singer\, international award winner and renowned vocal teacher.\nIsabella Yarmolich: violinist\, orchestral and solo performer.\n\n\n\nRAFFLE ITEMS\n \n\n\n\nKachka restaurant $100 gift card\nProfessional photo session by Daria Yeskov\nTattoo from master Ruslana (3 inches)\nWine + soap bouquet by Soap Flowers by Lana\nViolin performance at private event\nMake-up and hair styling by Odem Mua\nPedicure at Krasuna Nails\nPhoto Facial at Soft Touch Med Spa\nLaser hair removal at Soft Touch Med Spa\nPersonal training session at Root to Rise/VS Yoga Flow\nHair cut by Hair Odesa
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/soss-concert/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock St. Portland\, OR. 97212\, 1624 NE Hancock\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, 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:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260211T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185016Z
UID:23238-1776607200-1776607200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Portland CROP Hunger Walk
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, EMO’s Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) joins with local partners to host the Portland CROP Hunger Walk. This is a worldwide initiative of Church World Service. \nNo one in this world should be hungry. That’s why the CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We’re part of a movement\, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our own community who need them — and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world. \nPlease join us in the fight against hunger! The steps we take and funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others. \nAbout the CROP Hunger Walk: If we work together\, we can end world hunger. That’s why we’re participating in the 2026 CROP Hunger Walk to support Church World Service (CWS) and help families who are struggling with hunger. Please join us with your steps and your donations. Together we will provide more meals for the growing number of people in our community who need them and create greater food security in communities around the world. \nNortheast Emergency Food Program and the CROP Hunger Walk: Through this partnership\, 25 percent of donations to the Portland CROP walk go directly to EMO’s food pantry\, allowing us to feed more families in our community. It’s a wonderful\, family-friendly way to help us fight hunger\, reduce food insecurity\, increase economic stability and work together. Please join us for the 3-mile walk on April 19 and encourage those who can’t join us to support you with a donation! \n\nSIGN UP NOW \nWant to help spread the word about the CROP Walk? Download the Poster.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/crop-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s Academy\, 1615 Southwest 5th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260219T221043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T200521Z
UID:23263-1779022800-1779030000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Earth Summit: Re-Connect\, Re-Imagine\, Re-New
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a joyful journey to Re-Connect\, Re-Imagine and Re-New! REGISTER NOW for the 13th annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit on May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. \nThe Interfaith Earth Summit is an opportunity for people of faith and goodwill to gather locally around a shared care for our neighbors and the environment we all depend on. Through Zoom\, we will connect our statewide community. For reference\, here is last year’s web page and Zoom recording. \nThis year’s Earth Summit is an invitation to: \n\n\n\nRe-Connect with people like you across Oregon who seek a safe\, healthy\, abundant and beautiful world for all.\nRe-Imagine your community\, resilient and thriving with nature.\nRe-New your commitment to action\, and find your place in the movement.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nTo register\, please use the form below. The registration fee is $5\, $10 or $25\, as well as a scholarship option (support the Earth Summit by choosing the option that feels right for you). Hub locations to date include Baker City (First Presbyterian)\, Bend (Trinity Episcopal)\, Corvallis (First Congregational UCC)\, Cottage Grove (First Presbyterian)\, Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship)\, La Grande (Zion Lutheran)\, McMinnville (First Baptist)\, Pendleton (Peace Lutheran)\, Portland (First United Methodist)\, Salem (Unitarian Universalist) and Tigard (Muslim Educational Trust). \nAGENDA \n\n\n\nDoors Open + Registration (12:30-1 p.m.)\nWelcome + Orientation (1-1:10 p.m.)\nStatewide Quilt Project (1:10-1:20 p.m.)\nStatewide Storytelling (1:20-1:45 p.m.)\nBreak (1:45-1:55 p.m.)\nLocal Storytelling (1:55-2:20 p.m.)\nBreak (2:20-2:25 p.m.)\nPractical Workshops (2:25-2:55 p.m.)\nOption 1: The Right to Clean Air – Gas Stoves and Air Quality (sponsored by the Stop NW Gas Coalition\, stopgas.org)\nOption 2: Climate Resilience Teams in Eastern Oregon (sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority)\nClosing + Send-Off (2:55-3 p.m.)\n\n\n\n\nOREGON COMMUNITY QUILT\nActualizing our Re-Imagine theme\, EMO staff\, in partnership with local hosts and volunteers\, will facilitate the creation of a statewide art project: an Oregon community quilt. Each Summit participant will be invited to create one square in the quilt to express their response to the question: “I / We have the right to … clean water\, clean air\, healthy food\, etc.” We will digitize each square\, bringing all of the squares together into a work of art that reflects the beautiful diversity of our community. Our goal is to take the quilt on tour to inspire support for the people’s right to a safe and healthy environment. Ultimately\, we will ask for the quilt to be displayed in the Oregon Capitol. \nREGISTRATION FORM
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2026-earth-summit/
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:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260318T154116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163716Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Collins Lecture with John Fugelsang
DESCRIPTION:John Fugelsang is an actor\, comedian and host of “Tell Me Everything” on SiriusXM Progress. He is also the author of New York Times bestseller\, “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists\, Fascists and Flock-Fleecing Frauds.” \nFugelsang uses humor and biblical scholarship to challenge far-right Christian ideologies\, such as Christian nationalism\, and argues for a return to the core teachings of Jesus–love\, mercy and service. He provides a toolbox for responding to Christian nationalism on the biggest issues that divide us today: immigration\, LGBTQIA2S+ rights\, poverty\, gun safety\, feminism\, the death penalty\, and more. \nIf you want to learn directly from John Fugelsang about his approach to using the scripture and Jesus’ teachings to challenge Christian nationalism and authoritarianism\, join us at the 2026 Collins Lecture for “A Conversation on the Separation of Church and Hate.” \nSaturday\, June 6 | 7 p.m.\nTrinity Episcopal Cathedral\, 147 NW 19th Ave.\, Portland\, Ore. (virtual option available)\nTickets $30 (scholarships available)
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2026-collins-lecture/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Cathedral\, 147 NW 19th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, 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:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081631
CREATED:20260423T191135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T194258Z
UID:23516-1792085400-1792096200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Love in Action Gala
DESCRIPTION:Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) is excited to announce the 2026 Love In Action Gala! \nEMO’s 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 homelessness\, and survivors of domestic violence. 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. \nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\nReception 5:30 p.m.\nDinner\, Live Auction & Awards 6:30 p.m. \nSentinel Hotel Portland\n614 SW 11th Avenue \nTickets\n$150 per person through Monday\, Aug.t 31\, 2026\n$175 per person\nFor questions\, contact Kristi Baack\, kbaack@emoregon.org \nSPONSORSHIP\nEvent sponsors will receive a generous benefits package. We invite you to partner with us as we demonstrate love in action! Learn more about being a Love in Action Sponsor. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/gala-2026/
LOCATION:Sentinel Hotel Portland\, 614 SW 11th Ave\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97205
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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