Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO) is thrilled to announce its Second Annual “Youth Leadership Academy to End Gun Violence” for high school-aged students across Oregon and nationwide who are committed to preventing gun violence and reforming our nation’s gun laws. Lift Every Voice Oregon's Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) to End Gun Violence brings together youth … Continue reading Youth Leadership Academy to End Gun Violence
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)
Prepare for your marriage at The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center's 2Have & 2Hold Couples Workshop! Trained therapists will guide you through exercises and activities that will help you build communication and conflict resolution skills to use throughout your marriage. This workshop is available to couples of all faith backgrounds, if any. Due to COVID-19, this … Continue reading 2Have & 2Hold Marriage Preparation Virtual Workshop
Have you experienced traumatic events or any incidents that have left lasting marks? Has the stress and impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic felt traumatizing? Trauma manifests in many ways including: fatigue, fear, mood changes anxiety, and trouble with focus. Come for a support session from a knowledgeable trauma therapist to learn about how trauma impacts … Continue reading Trauma Echoes: Virtual Workshop
Well-known folk musicians, Annie Patterson and Peter Blood, creators of the popular songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Up Again, and the dynamic activist duo Emma's Revolution, present this sing-along Zoom event. With a focus on the theme of immigrant justice, this concert will benefit Project Voice, the Oregon/Washington immigrant rights program of the American Friends … Continue reading Repairing the Breach: Songs for the Journey (benefit concert)
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
We can often live our lives with self-limiting beliefs that can contribute to us feeling stuck, uninspired, and in the depths of suffering. Exploring new beliefs or adjusting the mindset can help free ourselves. Come for a support session from a knowledgeable therapist to learn about Don Miguel Ruiz's powerful "Four Agreements" and how to … Continue reading Personal Freedom thru the 4 Agreements: Virtual Workshop
The First Christian Church Social Justice Team hosts a "hybrid" forum (with both online and on-site participants) featuring Rick Santos, President and CEO of Church World Service, to learn ways to engage around current issues facing migrants and refugees. Registration is required and free. Register now. NOTE: You have the option to register for the … Continue reading Social Justice Forums 2021: Leading with Welcome
