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Film Screening & Discussion, “Rikers: An American Jail”

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

The United States is facing a crisis of mass incarceration with over 2.2 million people packed into its jails and prisons. To understand the human toll of this crisis, Rikers Island is a good place to start. Of the more than 7,500 people detained at Rikers Island on any given day, almost 80% have not … Continue reading Film Screening & Discussion, “Rikers: An American Jail”

A Call to Action: Cultivating Peace

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR

Keynote speaker Arun Gandhi will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. Arun teaches the philosophy of nonviolence to move our world in the direction of peace. This is free community event; donations welcome for Arun Gandhi's Schools in India.

Ballot Measure Forum

First United Methodist Church 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, OR

EMO's Public Policy Advocacy Director Britt Conroy will present information on Oregon's November 2018 ballot measures. Lunch will be provided before the forum begins. The forum is hosted by First United Methodist Church of Portland and will be held in the Fireside Room.

Forum on Income Inequality: How does this happen?

Augustana Lutheran Church 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

JOIN US AS WE SCREEN ROBERT REICH’S DOCUMENTARY “SAVING CAPITALISM.” America was once celebrated for and defined by its large and prosperous middle class. Now, this middle class is shrinking and the country faces its greatest wealth disparity in eighty years. Why is the economic system that made America strong suddenly failing us, and how … Continue reading Forum on Income Inequality: How does this happen?

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2018 Collins Summit “Human Migration: Claiming roots in an uprooted world”

Concordia University 2811 NE Holman St., Portland, OR

Registration is now open for EMO's 2018 Collins Summit exploring the causes, challenges and opportunities of human migration in an increasingly global society. Join a diverse group of refugees, immigrants, advocates and scholars to develop an informed and compassionate approach to human migration both within and across borders. The event will include an afternoon seminar … Continue reading 2018 Collins Summit “Human Migration: Claiming roots in an uprooted world”

$15 – $60

Second Home Breakfast

The Rockwood Center 17805 SE Stark St., Portland, OR, United States

No cost to attend; donations will be gratefully accepted. All contributions go towards sustaining the Gresham-Barlow Second Home program. If you can’t attend, please consider making a secure online donation and select “Second Home.” For more information about the event, call (503) 261-4583. To learn more about us, go to emo-secondhome.org. Please RSVP no later … Continue reading Second Home Breakfast

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Affordable Housing Faith Forum & Resource Fair

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church 1535 NE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a free Faith Forum and Resource Fair on Affordable Housing, cosponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and the City of Portland. We extend an invitation to all faith-based organizations in the City of Portland with interest in developing affordable housing on their property. The evening will include a panel discussion and … Continue reading Affordable Housing Faith Forum & Resource Fair

World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon

Concordia University 2811 NE Holman St., Portland, OR

Please join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's HIV Services for our annual World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon. This is an opportunity for us to honor and celebrate those in our community who live with HIV/AIDS, and those who support the work we do at our HIV Day Center and Daily Bread Express. Many of the HIV … Continue reading World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon

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2019 Interfaith Advocacy Day

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

There is strength in knowledge and strength in numbers! Join with others of diverse faiths from around the state for “Raising Diverse Voices of Faith to Strengthen Oregon Communities.” We make it easy for you! Attend issue briefings and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation on climate, criminal justice, health care, housing, hunger and immigration. … Continue reading 2019 Interfaith Advocacy Day

$10 – $20
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Hearing the Cries 2019

First United Methodist Church of Eugene 1376 Olive St., Eugene, OR, United States

Hearing the Cries for Justice is a regional summit to equip people of faith and goodwill to support their neighbors impacted by the legal system. This one-and-a-half day event will bring together “experts” in the field—including those with lived experience, alongside professionals—to share opportunities for people of faith to help change hearts, minds and society … Continue reading Hearing the Cries 2019

Free – $25