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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T173000
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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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