This last June 19, 2021, on Oregon’s first officially recognized “Juneteenth” holiday, over 300 people gathered outside the Coos Bay Historical Society in southern Oregon. In partnership with the Oregon … Continue reading Reckoning with Racism
President Jan Musgrove Elfers announces retirement
Life is a series of transitions, sometimes hard and unexpected, other times perfectly natural. For Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) President Jan Musgrove Elfers, the decision to retire presents a … Continue reading President Jan Musgrove Elfers announces retirement
Honoring the Electoral Process 2020
“The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society.” – John Lewis Fair, safe and respected elections are … Continue reading Honoring the Electoral Process 2020