"Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from … Continue reading 15th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Service: Now Is Still the Time!
Senator Jeff Merkley The eighth Creation Justice Summit (formerly the Earth Care Summit) will bring together people of faith and goodwill from across Oregon to learn, connect and develop a … Continue reading Creation Justice Summit: Our kinship with Oregon’s sacred waters
You are invited to virtually gather with workers, local faith leaders, and the rest of the Jobs with Justice community as we gather to hear powerful stories and celebrate this vibrant and resilient community! Due to Covid-19, the breakfast will be held over Zoom to prioritize safety. However, the new nature of the breakfast will … Continue reading We Rely on Each Other: 19th Annual (Virtual) Faith Labor Breakfast
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by numerous pressures? Do levels of stress seem unmanageable? Have impacts of the pandemic increased your stress load? Are you noticing stress showing up in physical, emotional, or mental reactions? Come for a virtual support session from Jeremy Richardson, LPC, to understand the impacts of stress and learn tools to … Continue reading Stress Management – Virtual Workshop
Come walk the path to peace with justice for Palestine/Israel. This Lenten series begins with Palestinian Tarek Abuata preaching virtually by Zoom at Ainsworth United Church of Christ, followed by four Wednesday evenings. Each of the four evenings will be a combination of film on the Palestine/Israel conflict, readings, prayers and a responder to questions. … Continue reading Walking through Lent for Peace: A Focus on Palestine/Israel
POSTPONED: Due to the inclement weather, the Mardi Gras Fundraiser has been rescheduled for Feb. 23. Pre-order will remain open until 8 a.m. on Feb. 23! EMO's Northeast Emergency Food … Continue reading Mardi Gras Fundraiser
On March 11, we are kicking off our Creation Justice Advocacy Team 2021 by joining a global action in the morning and meeting together for training and education in the … Continue reading Creation Justice Advocacy Team 2021
We live in a society where most of us have never had any formal education about emotions -- let's change that! Learn what emotions are, how they work, and how to deal more effectively with our own emotions and other people's. Other topics include mind/body connection, "good/bad" emotions, thoughts versus feelings, and how emotions relate … Continue reading Expanding Emotional Intelligence Virtual Workshop
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 … Continue reading Kiss the Ground (film discussion)
