August 6
Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Create a Nuclear-Free Future. 6 p.m. at Japanese American Historical Plaza, Portland Waterfront, NW Naito Parkway and Couch St. A commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with special guest speakers, music, art, dance and a chance for you to get involved in creating a nuclear-free future! For more information, visit www.oregonpsr.org. EMO is a cosponsor of the event.
October 10
Global Work Party. Join EMO’s Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns and thousands of others around the world who are participating in a hands-on project that benefits the climate on 10/10/10. 350.org is encouraging everyone to “Get to Work,” sending a message to our legislators to get to work to address climate change. We encourage you to start thinking about what type of project your congregation or household might want to organize or participate in as a group. For a list of ideas, go to www.350.org/workparty-ideas. EMO is partnering with community organizations to organize various projects in Portland. The areas of focus are community gardens, watersheds and energy efficiency. A garden and watershed project with Portland Community Gardens has already been established at Fulton Community Garden in southwest Portland, and other projects are in the works. For more information, email awarren@emoregon.org or call (503) 221-1054, ext. 210.
October 23
Cool Congregations Workshop. 1 to 4:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., Eugene. This interactive workshop will equip a team from your congregation to conduct a nationally tested program to help members of congregations reduce their carbon footprint and at the same time build community and save money. Pre-registration required. To register a team of two to five from your congregation email awarren@emoregon.org. Handbook and CD, with all you need to conduct a program, is included. We are also in need of volunteers. Call (503) 221-1054, ext. 210, for more information. A brochure will be available; check back soon. Cost: $20/person OR $50/team of three or more from your congregation. Scholarships available.
November 7
Fifth Annual Festival of Faith. 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave., Portland. Check back for more details. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland.
November 18
Collins Lecture with the Rev. Dr. S. Wesley Ariarajah. Check back for more details.
