You remember, right? When you were a kid and you connected to something wild? And you felt like you belonged to something so much bigger? You forgot to be worried, instead you felt alive and filled with wonder. Engaging with Creation in a contemplative way is a spiritual practice we need right now. Can we … Continue reading Wild Communion (Forest Bathing)
Join the Public Policy Advocacy team of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon as they encourage and inform voters for this once in a lifetime election. In addition to talking about the strategic work being done to support the most vulnerable among us, they will outline EMO's position on the 2020 Oregon ballot measures. The forum is … Continue reading Oregon Faith Voter Forum
Loss is something we all experience and we all grieve in different ways. In this workshop we will explore a model for stages of grief, how some people observe grief and how grief can be processed through creativity and activity. Each participant will create an outline for their own personal grief practice. *This workshop is … Continue reading Building a Grief Practice (virtual workshop)
Care for creation intersects with racial justice and the health of the soil, water and air. This work looks unique in different parts of the state based on the people who live there, ways the land has been used, and species and landscape elements present in each region. We will learn about some of Oregon’s … Continue reading Creation Justice Webinar 6: CreatureKind
Have you been struggling to practice your mindfulness regularly? Does finding a creative outlet in your life feel impossible? Are you overwhelmed by the concept of a meditation practice? Mindfulness, creativity and meditation all help manage depression and anxiety. You do not need to be an experienced artist to reap the benefits of art therapy. … Continue reading Mindfulness Mandala (virtual workshop)
Join this training to learn about the causes and solutions of income and wealth inequality, and how to build a mass movement to solve it. Dates: Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., on November 16, 23, 30 and December 7. Les Leopold, author of Runaway Inequality: An Activist’s Guide to Economic Justice founded this educational campaign. … Continue reading Runaway Inequality Training Workshop
It’s no secret we are living in unprecedented and divided times. Racial unrest, political tensions and COVID-19 have impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. What do shalom and unity look like in 2020? Shalom is a Hebrew word that means wholeness, harmony and peace. It’s a complex idea, often oversimplified, similar to the way … Continue reading 2020 Collins Summit: Shalom in Divided Times
This World AIDS Day is extra special for us. We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary for the HIV Day Center! Join us as we honor and celebrate the Day Center and the incredible clients it has served for over 30 years. There will be updates from the HIV Services staff, music, and reflection on where we’ve … Continue reading World AIDS Day (virtual event)
Come to a place to share, destress, and learn about new ways to set boundaries and navigate the tricky conversations and situations that this season brings. About Jeremy Richardson, LPC: Jeremy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. A Northwest native, he received his Masters in Counseling from Multnomah University. He has … Continue reading Managing Holiday Stress (virtual workshop)
Free virtual performance presented by PassinArt A Theatre Company. Joyful Sounds is a virtual holiday concert features holiday favorites and soul-stirring gospel songs with an inspiring, uplifting, and peace-filled message. Register for Joyful Sounds by going to passinart.org. PassinArt A Theatre Company is the longest producing African American theatre company in Oregon, whose mission is … Continue reading Joyful Sounds A Virtual Holiday Concert
