Turn your concern and passion about climate change into action, and join us in Salem for the Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day to push for meaningful climate legislation. As people of faith, we are called to live out a prophetic vision that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable communities in our society and the abundant Creation … Continue reading Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day
Come out to Portland Jobs with Justice’s annual gathering of workers and local faith leaders as we break bread, hear powerful stories, and sing out in celebration for workers’ rights victories! This year's theme will be "Higher Ground." Register at https://jwjpdx.org/17th-annual-faith-labor-breakfast/
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox is hosting a FREE workshop + fundraiser to raise awareness about Human Trafficking and support for organizations doing work to combat this issue, and bring healing to victims of this great evil. There will be guest speakers and an interactive audio tour where people can see the stages a victim experiences. … Continue reading Human Trafficking Workshop & Fundraiser
IN THE EXECUTIONER’S SHADOW A documentary sponsored by Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty March 3rd, 2019, 3 pm Hosted by First Unitarian Church of Portland Panel discussion after the film.
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
L'Arche@Tabor is a monthly community gathering of people with and without intellectual disabilities at Taborspace in southeast Portland. Join L’Arche Portland for monthly potluck dinners and community celebrations at Taborspace! Open your hearts to friends with and without intellectual disabilities, discover a community of belonging and inclusion, and engage in activities and discussions that feed our spirit. Taborspace aims … Continue reading L’Arche @ Tabor
Amid the headlines announcing disheartening stories about global warming, there is good news—while the challenges are real, so are the solutions. Award-winning Portland urban architect George Crandall suggests practical responses in his groundbreaking book, Fixing Your City: Creating Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing World. In an interactive presentation, Crandall will introduce a radical … Continue reading Fixing Your City: Creating Thriving Neighborhoods and Adapting to a Changing world
The "No" title refers to signs generally displayed in the south during Jim Crow segregation. The play deepens the difficulties of a Black family as they endure and overcome the reality of racial intolerance meets a Jewish scholar and writer who becomes an ally. The No Play runs March 14 (Thursday Preview Night) through April … Continue reading PassinArt: A Theatre Company Presents “The No Play” by John Henry Redmond
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
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 … Continue reading EMO’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Awards Celebration
