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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Fundraiser Luncheon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMany of the HIV Day Center’s most compelling and meaningful moments happen over a shared meal–and so we invite you to join us for a meal\, sponsored by and held at our neighboring Concordia University. Partners and supporters both new and old will have the chance to hear where this past year has taken HIV Services and where we are headed in 2019. We welcome all to this opportunity to give vital financial support to a beloved community resource. \nThere is no charge to attend the event\, but reservations are requested\, and donations will be gratefully accepted.  \nReserve Now
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/world-aids-day-fundraiser-luncheon/
LOCATION:Concordia University\, 2811 NE Holman St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T205155Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Gratitude Service: Celebrating God’s Inclusive Love
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend this interfaith celebration of God’s inclusive love\, highlighting both our shared values and the diverse ways we express our faith. By coming together as beloved children of God\, we hope to make the world a better place for all. \nThe service is hosted by the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ\, Congregation Beit Haverim\, the Muslim Educational Trust\, The Bahá’í Faith of Portland\, and the Islamic Community of North American Bosniaks. We will gather together to celebrate our diversity\, and the many things we share in common as people of God. \nFeaturing special guest speaker Willie Poinsette of Respond to Racism\, our service will be led by Rabbi Alan Berg of Beit Haverim\, and Rev. Jennie Ott of Lake Oswego United Church of Christ. Members of each faith community will help guide the service with readings\, prayers\, poetry and music. \nFollowing the service\, we will gather around a delightful spread of refreshments to get better acquainted in conversation. We invite you\, your family\, neighbors\, and friends to join us. \nOptional Donations: There will be an opportunity to provide financial support for Respond to Racism should you wish to do so.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/interfaith-gratitude-service-celebrating-gods-inclusive-love/
LOCATION:Lake Oswego United Church of Christ\, 1111 Country Club Road\, Lake Oswego\, OR\, 97034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T205552Z
UID:4820-1542306600-1542313800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Faith Forum & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe evening will include a panel discussion and a Q & A session with various experts in affordable housing—lenders\, developers and city officials. A resource fair will follow the panel discussion and will allow an opportunity for networking and more information around this topic. Light snacks will be provided. \nPlease RSVP to ksharinghousen@emoregon.org or call Krystal at EMO at (503) 221-1054\, ext. 201.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/affordable-housing-faith-forum-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Grace Memorial Episcopal Church\, 1535 NE 17th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T072000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T083000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181031T220624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T220624Z
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SUMMARY:Second Home Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nFor more information about the event\, call (503) 261-4583. To learn more about us\, go to emo-secondhome.org. \nPlease RSVP no later than Nov. 7 to ajenkins@emoregon.org.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/second-home-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Rockwood Center\, 17805 SE Stark St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181108T225347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T225347Z
UID:4931-1542099600-1542117600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Mulugeta Seraw Commemoration Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Portland in partnership with other community-based organizations and the City of Portland\, is spearheading a project to honor Mulugeta Seraw (Mo͞o-lo͞o-ɡāt-ah sə-rou)\, 28-year old Ethiopian college student living in Portland\, Ore.\, who was murdered by racist skinheads outside of his apartment on Nov. 13\, 1988. Join us for a half-day conference on Tuesday\, Nov. 13\, 2018 – the 30th anniversary of Mulugeta’s death – to learn more about the history of anti-Black violence in Oregon and what steps we as community can take to address it. \nThe conference will include panel discussions\, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys\, and community training on addressing hate. Mulugeta’s family members\, friends and the attorneys who litigated and won the case against the White Aryan Resistance (WAR) will be among those speaking at this half-day conference. \nRegistration at https://ulpdx.ejoinme.org/RememberSeraw. \n\nRegistration fee: $75\nStudent registration: $20\n\nScholarships are available. To attend on a scholarship\, please use this Google form: https://tinyurl.com/ybs5v7x9 (the application form is short and very simple). \nRegistration gives full access to the conference including continental breakfast\, buffet lunch and one breakout session. (The breakout sessions are held concurrently.)
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/mulugeta-seraw-commemoration-conference/
LOCATION:University Place Conference Center\, 310 SW Lincoln St\, Portland\, OR\, 97201
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181111T140000
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SUMMARY:Fair Trade Autumn Market
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to shop the Fair Trade Autumn Market at First Presbyterian Church (FCP). \nVendors will have Fair Trade wearables\, fine crafts\, and indigenous art from Bangladesh\, Central and South America\, South Africa\, and Zimbabwe. FPC’s own Fair Trade will have olive oil products\, coffees and chocolates from Palestine\, Mexico\, and Central and South America. Fair Trade ensures that poor women\, farmers and their families can thrive with fair wages and safe working conditions while producing top quality items for us and our loved ones in this holy holiday season. \nEnter the Geneva Hall entrance behind the toll booth (free parking for shoppers in garage on SW 12th St. @ SW Morrison St.).
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/fair-trade-autumn-market/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 1200 SW Alder St\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181105T153000
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CREATED:20181023T160936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T205113Z
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SUMMARY:A Pilgrimage to the Chartres Labyrinth: Presentation\, discussion and guided meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in France is the best persevered medieval labyrinth of the 80 labyrinths built in 11th and 12th century Europe. Pilgrimage was very important in medieval Europe and Chartres was a major stop for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Pilgrimage is again popular in our time as a way to find guidance\, inner connection and meaning in our lives. The meandering labyrinth is an ideal place for reflection and meditation. \nPlease join Patricia Newton (labyrinth facilitator\, member of the Trinity Labyrinth Guild and Labyrinth Network Northwest) for a free presentation about her recent pilgrimage to Chartres and a discussion of labyrinths and pilgrimage. There will be a guided meditation and quiet time for you to consider the pilgrimages in your own life. \nThe beautiful Trinity Chartres style labyrinth in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral’s Kempton Hall will be open for a personal reflective pre-election day walk from 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the presentation. \n 
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/a-pilgrimage-to-the-chartres-labyrinth-presentation-discussion-and-guided-meditation/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Cathedral\, 147 NW 19th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity Episcopal Cathedral":MAILTO:cathedral@trinity-episcopal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181023T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T160228Z
UID:4845-1541415600-1541425500@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Election Day Labyrinth Walk: A time for personal quiet\, reflection and centering
DESCRIPTION:Election time can be stressful and anxiety provoking.  Fears and hopes become more alive in our thoughts. Many emotions run high and we can feel greatly out of control and off balance. \nThe Trinity Labyrinth Guild is offering a pre-election day labyrinth walk. The labyrinth is an ancient pattern that naturally calms the mind\, emotions and body and allows one to deeply reflect and find a personal path to manage these stresses. The beautiful Trinity Chartres Labyrinth in Kempton Hall will be open from 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. for an open public walk. Open to all points of view! Free; donations accepted.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/pre-election-day-labyrinth-walk-a-time-for-personal-quiet-reflection-and-centering/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Cathedral\, 147 NW 19th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity Episcopal Cathedral":MAILTO:cathedral@trinity-episcopal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181016T162940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T205553Z
UID:4828-1541239200-1541246400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:A Labor of Love: Facing the Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse or Intimate Partner
DESCRIPTION:It’s one thing to promise faithfulness in sickness and in health\, but the reality of caring for a spouse with chronic or terminal illness can feel like too much to bear. It’s not just that the physical demands take such a toll. Fear\, anxiety\, confusion\, disappointment\, uncertainty\, sadness\, and anger can sap emotional strength and undermine spiritual foundations. Layer in grief\, guilt\, shame\, underlying relational issues\, or outside stressors\, and even the most committed caregiver can be overwhelmed. This workshop offers hope and help. Presenter Nancie Potter\, JD\, LMFT\, will address these issues and more with warmth\, expertise\, and understanding. Bring your questions! \nTo register\, call (503) 253-0964\, or register online at www.nwcounseloing.org/services/workshops.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/a-labor-of-love-facing-the-challenges-of-caregiving-for-a-spouse-or-intimate-partner/
LOCATION:Northwest Catholic Counseling Center\, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd.\, Suite 205\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181101T211500
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UID:4060-1541077200-1541106900@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:2018 Collins Summit "Human Migration: Claiming roots in an uprooted world"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will include an afternoon seminar with a plenary and workshop sessions followed by an evening lecture by The Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy\, President of the Pacific School of Religion\, and Ellen Rosenblum\, Oregon Attorney General. \nAfternoon workshop topics include the causes of migration\, what the journey entails\, challenges faced upon arrival\, and the intersectionality of community concerns such as racism\, profiling and criminal justice. Afternoon events begin at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 6700 NE 29th Ave. The evening Collins Lecture\, addressing theological and legal aspects of human migration\, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Concordia University Gymnasium\, 6430 NE 27th Ave. \nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy\nPresident\, Pacific School of Religion\nEllen Rosenblum\nOregon Attorney General\n\n\n\nJoin us as a sponsor or partner in developing an informed and compassionate response to our neighbors in need! Sponsors provide financial support to produce the event. Partners endorse and promote the event to their constituents and may assist in planning workshops and recruiting workshop leaders. Your support will enable us to increase awareness and understanding of human migration. Download a Sponsor Agreement. \nCosponsors to date include: American Friends Service Committee; Augustana Lutheran Church; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oregon & SW Idaho; Community of Christ\, Portland; Concordia University; Crescent Systems\, Inc.; DocuMart; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\, Oregon Synod; Pastor Don Frueh; Gorge Ecumenical Ministries; Institute for Christian Muslim Understanding; Muslim Educational Trust; Neil Kelly Company; Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church; Portland Parks & Recreation; Providence Health & Services; Quakers; Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary; Unite Oregon; Warner Pacific University.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2018-collins-summit-human-migration-claiming-our-roots-in-an-uprooted-world/
LOCATION:Concordia University\, 2811 NE Holman St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181015T170050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T170050Z
UID:4825-1540735200-1540742400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Forum on Income Inequality: How does this happen?
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US AS WE SCREEN ROBERT REICH’S DOCUMENTARY “SAVING CAPITALISM.” \nAmerica 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 can it be fixed? \nWe will watch a video produced and starring Robert Reich\, economist\, professor\, and former Secretary of Labor. Reich presents a paradigm-shifting\, examination of a political and economic status quo that no longer serves the people. Then Daniel Hauser from the Oregon Center for Public Policy will present information on Oregon’s own income disparities and the policies contributing to it. Following will be a discussion about what we’ve learned\, and what people of faith can do to address income inequality. \nThe free forum is a collaboration by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices\, Interfaith Alliance on Poverty\, and Portland Jobs with Justice Faith-Labor Committee.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/forum-on-income-inequality-how-does-this-happen/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 2710 NE 14th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181009T214752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T214752Z
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SUMMARY:Ballot Measure Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe forum is hosted by First United Methodist Church of Portland and will be held in the Fireside Room.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/ballot-measure-forum/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 1838 SW Jefferson\, Portland\, OR\, 97201
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:20181014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181003T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T153730Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Sanctuary Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concert proceeds to benefit the No on Measure 105 Campaign.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/celebrate-sanctuary-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 2710 NE 14th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180727T222356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T222356Z
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SUMMARY:A Call to Action: Cultivating Peace
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is free community event; donations welcome for Arun Gandhi’s Schools in India.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/a-call-to-action-cultivating-peace/
LOCATION:Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church\, 3138 N. Vancouver Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97227
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20181002T180255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T180418Z
UID:4759-1539280800-1539289800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:People of Faith Gather to Support Initiative 26-201 (Portland Clean Energy Fund)
DESCRIPTION:E.D. Mondaine of the NAACP and Tony DeFalco of Verde and Living Cully will talk about the measure and why it’s important to us all. Together we can share how our faiths call us to support justice for all. \n6 p.m. Live music\, networking and food.\n7 to 8:30 p.m. Program \nAll churches\, synagogues\, temples and other faith groups present will be recognized. Free event; donations of time or money to the Portland Clean Energy Fund are encouraged.The program will be live-streamed on the church website at firstunitarianportland.org\, so you could host a house party in support!
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/people-of-faith-gather-to-support-initiative-26-201-portland-clean-energy-fund/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church\, 1211 SW Main St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180815T181107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T181129Z
UID:4605-1538820000-1538829000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Portland Out of the Darkness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk to Fight Suicide. When you walk in the Portland Out of the Darkness Walk\, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research\, create educational programs\, advocate for public policy\, and support survivors of suicide loss. \nOnline registration will close at noon on Friday October 5. However\, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is free and open to the public. Walk donations are accepted until December 31.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/portland-out-of-the-darkness-walk/
LOCATION:Outdoor Plaza of Veterans Memorial Coliseum\, 300 N Winning Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180723T212904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T212904Z
UID:4463-1538766000-1538938800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights in the Holy Land - The Rest of the Story: A Palestinian Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Film festival includes: \n>> Friday\, October 5\, 7 pm: Israel & Palestine 101 (6 min)\, Steadfast Hope—The Big Picture (17 min). Feature: The Stones Cry Out\, (58 min). Panel Q&A.\n>> Saturday\, October 6\, 3 pm: Steadfast Hope—A Tale of Two Peoples (11 min). Feature: The Wanted 18 (75 min). Steadfast Hope—Response: Theirs and Ours (15 min).\n>> Saturday\, October 6\, 7 pm: Steadfast Hope—Telling the Story (15 min). Feature: Imprisoning a Generation (50 min) (images may be disturbing for younger teens) plus Steadfast Hope—Can It Be Called Apartheid? (14 min). Panel Q&A.\n>> Sunday\, October 7\, 3 pm: Steadfast Hope—Hardship and Hope (15 min). Feature: The Occupation of the American Mind (84 min). Steadfast Hope—Who Profits? (12 min)\, Steadfast Hope—Transformation (9 min). Panel Q&A. \nView more information
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/human-rights-in-the-holy-land-the-rest-of-the-story-a-palestinian-film-festival/
LOCATION:Fifth Avenue Cinema\, 510 SW Hall\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180828T221625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T221625Z
UID:4629-1537900200-1537907400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening & Discussion\, "Rikers: An American Jail"
DESCRIPTION: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 yet been found guilty or innocent of the charges they face. All are at risk in the pervasive culture of violence that forces people to come to terms with what they must do for their own survival. Rikers: An American Jail\, a riveting new award-winning documentary from Bill Moyers\, brings you face to face with men and women who have endured incarceration at Rikers Island. \nHosted by Ending the New Jim Crow (a Social Action Group of First Unitarian). \nFree event; donations welcomed.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/film-screening-discussion-rikers-an-american-jail/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church Buchan Reception Hall\, 1226 SW Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180905T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T150305Z
UID:4673-1537873200-1537880400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Lift Every Voice Oregon Rally Day
DESCRIPTION:At this rally\, we are crying out for common-sense gun safety measures to make our communities safer. Lift Every Voice Oregon calls on the Oregon State Legislature to pass legislation to ban the future sale of assault weapons and large-capacity gun magazines. \nStudents are back in class\, but our work is just beginning. During this short week of Legislative Days\, we call on our state leaders to help make Oregon a safer place to live\, learn\, grow\, and graduate without fear. \nThe rally will include music and speakers on the steps of the Capitol Building. Talking points and training tips for legislative visits will be available at the rally and online. Schedule a visit with your legislator before or after the rally. If you can’t join in person\, write a card or call your legislators\, telling them you want Oregon to pass common-sense gun safety measures\, banning the sale of assault weapons and large capacity magazines. \nMore information is coming soon at lifteveryvoiceoregon.com. Download flyer. \nSign up to receive the Lift Every Voice Oregon email about the Rally Day’s advocacy training and visits with your legislators.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/levo-rally/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180831T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T161118Z
UID:4636-1537711200-1537718400@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Why Unions Matter
DESCRIPTION:This free event is a forum exploring the relationship between our faith and the protection of worker rights\, and the effect of declining labor unions on income inequality. \nDr. Martin Hart-Landsberg\, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Lewis and Clark University\, is the keynote speaker. The agenda includes workers telling their stories about how people of faith have effectively advocated for worker rights in labor disputes\, a faith response by Fr. Jack Mosbrucker\, and a Q&A panel. Information and resources about how to get involved in worker rights and social justice actions will be available.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/faith-and-why-unions-matter/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1624 NE Hancock\, Portland\, OR\, 97212
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180905T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T195123Z
UID:4666-1537381800-1537389000@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Our Voice\, Our World\, Our Future (Premiere Screening)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free premiere screening of “Our Voice\, Our World\, Our Future” — a short 20-minute film that explores the effects of climate change on low income communities in Portland\, Ore. \nOften unrecognized as a serious social concern in our region\, the film focuses on how climate change impacts the lives of Portland’s most impoverished and vulnerable people. Featuring two senior year projects\, “Our Voice\, Our World Our Future” gives voice to five senior high school students from Rosemary Anderson Alternative High School\, as they interweave their own stories with observations from community members and commentary from local healthcare professionals and emergency services specialists. A Q & A session with filmmaker Jane Turville and the students will follow the screening. \nThis project is made as a partnership between Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Rosemary Anderson High School and Wagging Tale Productions\, LLC. We genuinely thank the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District for generously supporting this project through their grant program. \nLimited seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; screening begins at 7 p.m.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/our-voice/
LOCATION:MetroEast Community Media\, 829 NE 8th St.\, Gresham\, OR\, 97030\, 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:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180718T203626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T170141Z
UID:4436-1536861600-1536868800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Coming Home: Second Home Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:What does “home” mean to you? Join us in a fun-filled\, informal\, pizza- and love-fueled fundraising celebration for Beaverton Second Home\, a community-wide commitment to provide safe and stable homes for the unaccompanied high school students among us. This event is family-friendly in every way. Enjoy live music and bid on silent auction prizes. All contributions go towards sustaining Beaverton Second Home. Your support will truly make a difference in the lives of our young people! \nPlease make your reservation no later than Sept. 6. \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coming-home-second-home-celebration-gala-tickets-48212043520?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/coming-home-second-home-celebration-gala/
LOCATION:Ecotrust (Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center)\, 721 NW Ninth Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180720T181059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T174203Z
UID:4453-1536399000-1536409800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:AIDS Walk 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join EMO’s HIV Day Center Team! Walk &/or raise funds for AIDS awareness to raise funds for EMO’s HIV Day Center. The Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) generously gives the HIV Day Center 60% of the funds we raise for our team! \nUse our free registration code: DayCenter (the code is good until the day of the walk). To register\, go to aidswalkportland.org/registerstart.asp. Enter the “Promo Code” DayCenter and then hit “Payment.” \nOur team cheerleader will be in touch throughout August to wind us up and get us ready.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/aids-walk-2018/
LOCATION:Fields Park\, 1099 NW Overton St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180709
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180621T180911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T181101Z
UID:4123-1530835200-1531094399@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Sabbath
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting communities to hold their Criminal Justice Sabbath over the weekend of July 6-8\, 2018. There’s no one way to hold a Criminal Justice Sabbath\, and what this event looks like will depend on your faith tradition and the stories of people in your community. Learn more now and download the 2018 Criminal Justice Sabbath Guide for resources for worship\, preaching\, adult education\, and action at https://emoregon.org/cosa/criminal-justice-sabbath/.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/criminal-justice-sabbath/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180702
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180621T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T214855Z
UID:4121-1530230400-1530489599@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: “Signing Sabbath Weekend”
DESCRIPTION:You may have heard on the news about the Oregon ballot initiative that EMO is supporting to help prevent gun violence by banning the sale of assault weapons. With time already running short to collect the signatures needed to get our initiative on this fall’s ballot\, the Oregon Supreme Court sent our ballot title back to Attorney General Rosenblum. \nThe Lift Every Voice campaign has suspended signature gathering and will withdraw the petition from consideration for this year’s ballot. \nFor more details about the next stages of the campaign – and some inspiration about why we’ll keep working to end gun violence – watch the press conference held on June 28 at Augustana Lutheran Church.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/signing-sabbath-weekend-throughout-oregon/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180622T153554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T154120Z
UID:4145-1529838000-1529845200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Road to Sheridan: Sunday Faith Response to Separated Families
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of ten Oregon churches have committed to participating in a Sunday worship service in response to immigrant children who have been separated from their families. We are asking all faith leaders and faith communities throughout Oregon to join us in Sheridan for this special moment of prayer-in-action. \nThe Sunday Service in Sheridan (called “The Road to Sheridan: Love Leads Us”) will include all the traditional worship elements (communion\, prayer\, music\, sermon\, etc.)\, but it will also include a direct ask of the Prison to allow ongoing clergy access to detainees so they can receive the pastoral care they need and have requested – and so that we can learn more about how they are being treated and whether or not they are being reunited with their children\, spouses and other family. \nNote that bringing your own chairs or blankets would be very helpful\, and packing your own sack lunch might be a good idea. \nThe service will take place just outside the Sheridan Prison. Main parking will be at Sheridan High School (433 S Bridge St\, Sheridan\, OR 97378)\, which is a little over a mile from the prison.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/road-to-sheridan-sunday-faith-response-to-separated-families/
LOCATION:Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan\, 27072 SW Ballston Rd.\, Sheridan\, 97378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180524T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T193250Z
UID:3619-1528383600-1528390800@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Religion as a Force for Good in a Multicultural\, Multifaith World
DESCRIPTION:Join EMO’s Presidents’ Circle for a free presentation on Oregon’s faith movement by Jan Musgrove Elfers\, president of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Please bring friends and join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP\, call (503) 221-1054\, ext. 208\, or send a message to Lwestarp@emoregon.org.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/religion-as-a-force-for-good-in-a-multicultural-multifaith-world/
LOCATION:The Commons at Willamette View\, 1661 SE River Ridge Drive\, Portland\, OR\, 97222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180213T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T205049Z
UID:2363-1526490000-1526502600@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:EMO's Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration is the single most important annual fundraiser for our vital ministries to the poor\, the vulnerable\, the hungry and the sick throughout the state of Oregon. Funds contributed by sponsors and guests enable us to serve those in need and to advocate on their behalf at the Oregon Legislature for a just\, equitable and sustainable society. 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. \nThis year\, we are honoring:\n The Rev. Dr. W.G. Hardy\, Jr. (in memoriam)\, Senior Pastor\, Highland United Church of Christ\n E.D. Mondainé\, Senior Pastor\, Celebration Tabernacle Church\n Sharon Thornberry\, Rural Communities Liaison\, Oregon Food Bank\n Rose Haven Day Center for Women & Children\n Thomas Aschenbrener\, Founding President of the NW Health Foundation \nReception & Silent Auction at 5 p.m.\, followed by Dinner & Awards Presentation at 6:30 p.m. \nCost: $100 per Person Festival Seating; $2\,000 for a Table of Ten (Includes Bronze Sponsorship and Reserved Seating). \nMake your reservation now.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/2018-benefit-dinner/
LOCATION:Benson Hotel\, 309 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180316T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T174828Z
UID:2930-1524700800-1524787199@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:Dining Out For Life
DESCRIPTION:Dine out on April 26 at participating restaurants and a portion of your bill will be donated to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s HIV Day Center and Partnership Project to support people living with HIV/AIDS in the Portland metro area. \nA list of participating restaurants is at diningoutforlife.com/portland.\nFind us on Facebook at facebook.com/ DiningOutForLifePortland.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/dining-out-for-life/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon":MAILTO:emo@emoregon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T235041
CREATED:20180316T172712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T173159Z
UID:2925-1522861200-1522870200@emoregon.org
SUMMARY:The Movement Isn't Over
DESCRIPTION:March and rally commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination.\n5 p.m. Gather at the Japanese-American Historical Plaza (west side water front at Davis St.).\n5:30 p.m. March across the Steel Bridge to the MLK Statue at MLK Blvd. & NE Holladay St.\n6:30 p.m. Rally at the MLK Statue at MLK Blvd. & NE Holladay St. \nWe’re calling on all people of faith in the common good to gather\, march and re-dedicate themselves to the unfinished work of the original Civil Rights Movement and Poor People’s Campaign. Let us remember that the movement isn’t over\, and there is still much to be done in order to make King’s dream of a true Beloved Community possible. \nSponsored by Albina Ministerial Alliance\, The Beloved Community of Oregon\, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, and The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
URL:https://emoregon.org/event/the-movement-isnt-over/
LOCATION:Japanese-American Historical Plaza\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,EMO Events
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