If you would like your faith-based event listed on the EMO Calendar, please send an e-mail to mbush@emoregon.org with the date, event title, time, location, brief description of your event, cost to attend, and contact information.
Interfaith calendar of significant religious dates.
February 3
Church Women United Winter Forum: Diabetes & Women. Registration and coffee at 9:30 a.m. and program at 10 a.m., at First AME Zion Church, 4304 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Presented by Loretta Ganter, RN, a member of Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Eddie Jolly-Bryant at (503) 285-0047 or the church office at (503) 287-4969.
February 3, March 11, March 27 and April 27
2012 International Speakers Series: Politics and Principles: America and the World in 2012. 7 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. In this election year, International Speaker Series presenters will examine the core principles and challenges that define America’s place in the world. What does America stand for? What should our role be in the global economic system? What are our obligations to the oppressed? What does leadership mean in the 21st century? Speakers include Jim Lehrer, Amartya Sen, David Brooks and Sima Samar. EMO members may purchase series tickets at the Council members' discount, a substantial savings. Series ticket prices start at $125. Enter promo code EMO. Learn more about the lectures and purchase tickets for the four-event series at the World Affairs Council website or call (503) 306-5252.
February 4
Presentation by Olga Reyes,"
Nonviolent Struggle Against the Drug War in Mexico." 5 p.m. at 1131 SE Oak St., Portland. Olga Reyes is a leader in the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity in Mexico, and is a survivor of Drug War related violence. Please join us as we listen to her story and learn more about the role of the United States in the escalating Drug War. The event is free; donations are welcome. PCASC is co-sponsoring this event with Voz, AFSC, the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Oregon Peace Institute.
February 6
Presentation and book signing by the Rev. John Dear. 7 p.m. at Tigard United Methodist Church, 9845 SW Walnut Place, Tigard. John Dear is the author of 20 books including his autobiography, A Persistent Peace. He is a Roman Catholic priest and a Jesuit. His other books include The Questions of Jesus, The God of Peace, and Living Peace. In 2008 Dear was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Desmond Tutu. His latest book is Lazarus, Come Forth. There will also be an informal visiting time at 6 p.m. at Jubilatte coffee shop at the church. For more information, call the church at (503) 639-3181.
February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6
Book Study: Journaling as Spiritual Practice. Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. Whether you are a longtime or first time journal keeper, this book study will help you go below the surface of your life with God. It is not about the art of writing, but instead how journaling can form us spiritually. God wants to surprise you with the beauty of your own life, growing and alive, filled with movement, light and shadow. Through attentive writing, encounter God. Cost: $75 for series. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 8
Your Personal Rosary. 7 to 9 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. With Jesus’ life, death and resurrection as example, how can we make sense of our own complicated lives? Carolyn presents a spiritual tool, based on the treasured stories of the Rosary, to help us discern how God is already at work in our own story. Cost: $25 per person. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 9
Labyrinth History and How To. 7 to 9 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. Have you ever wondered where this mysterious symbol came from? How has it been used throughout history? What has caused the modern day resurgence of its use? How does one walk the path? Join me for an evening of discovering the story behind the Labyrinth, and how you might use it to start your own journey of discovery. Labyrinth walk included. Questions welcome. Cost: $25 per person. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 11
Exploring Your Calling, Enriching Your Career: A Strengths-Based Approach. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Shalom Prayer Center,
840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, Ore. Today’s turbulent work environment stresses the need for passionate exploration of spirituality as it applies to purposeful calling and career enrichment. Based upon positive exercises to identify personal strengths and interests, this workshop addresses “What is right for me?” and “Where am I willing to be led?” not only in today’s work environment but also into the so-called “retirement” years. Cost: $45, $25 deposit; bring a lunch or buy lunch for $6.50. Register by February 9. Register online now. Learn more about the Shalom Prayer Center.
February 12
Covenant of Hope Training. 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Human Solutions Rockwood Building, 124 NE 81st Ave., Portland. If your congregation or association is interested in participating in the Covenant of Hope project, you are strongly encourage to send 3-5 members to the training. The training is free of charge and is required for participation in the project. During the training, we will cover the following topics: 1. Introduction to family homelessness 2. Introduction to the "trauma-informed care" (TIC) model. 3. Six "Healing Practices" for working with people who have experienced trauma 3. What is appropriate support? 4. Holding boundaries: saying "no" and staying in the game 5. Managing expectations: keeping it real. To register, please contact Paul Schroeder at pschroeder@joinpdx.com.
February 15
A Rabbi’s View of the Gospels. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. Decipher some of the Gospel stories using the latest information from the Dead Sea Scrolls and other recent archeological finds. Topics include: What is the greatest of God’s commandments? Why did Jesus stay behind when his family went to Jerusalem for Passover? What was the ancient Jewish view of women? Register by Feburary 3. Cost: $35 per person. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 16 & 20
The Stay-at-Home Pilgrim. 7 to 9 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. The essence of pilgrimage is to step outside the everyday routine, step outside our comfort zone, and make space for God to be the focus of an inward and outward journey. We will do this in our own beautiful Portland area, with both individual and group time. Chooses a place that is sacred to you, one perhaps where you’ve never been, where you can go each day. Commit to four days of journaling and prayer time. We will gather at the beginning and end of our time, and also share- as you feel appropriate- in a safe, pilgrim-only, meeting place online, where your leader will be available daily during the retreat. Cost: $25 per person. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 20
Food Stamped: A Deep Look at America’s Broken Food System, with Congressman Earl Blumenauer: 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bagdad Theater, 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Free admission with donation to Oregon Food Bank. Join us for a screening of the hour-long documentary “Food Stamped,” an informative, entertaining and inspiring film about the challenges to low-income families and individuals trying to eat healthy while living on food stamps (view trailer at www.foodstamped.com). Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a leading advocate of shifting farm subsidies away from agribusiness to the small farmer, is the guest speaker. He will discuss one of the most important pieces of legislation to counter hunger -- The Farm Bill. There will also be a brief video presentation about southeast Portland’s Abernathy Elementary: “Planting Seeds of Change, Growing Healthy Kids.” Event sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Community Relations Committee, Hazon, Oregon Area Jewish Committee, Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger, and Tuv Ha’Aretz.
February 21
Center for Intercultural Organizing's 2012 Legislative Action Day. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CIO office, 700 N. Killingsworth St., Portland. One in every ten Oregonians was born in another country, and many more immigrants and refugees arrive every day. It's important to make sure that Oregon is a welcoming, inclusive, equitable place to live. Every law that our state government passes impacts our communities, but all too often, we don't feel that we can have an impact. We can. Join the Center for Intercultural Organizing and talk to your representatives about the issues facing your community. Travel to the Oregon Capitol in Salem, and show our elected officials that, when it comes to immigrants and refugees, we are Oregon! Food and transportation will be provided. To RSVP, please fill out the following form: CIO Lobby Day Sign-up. If you have any questions or comments, please contact CIO’s Public Policy Director, Andrew Riley, at andrew@interculturalorganizing.org or call (503) 287-4117.
February 24-25
The Justice Conference 2012. Oregon Convention Center, Portland. This is the second annual international gathering of advocates, activists, artists, professors, professionals, prophets, pastors, students and stay-at-home moms working to restore the fabric of justice. Learn more at Thejusticeconference.com.
February 24 to 26
Turn from Violence poster contest and exhibit. "Turn From Violence - Make Peace" is the theme of a poster contest with $100 cash prizes in four age categories. The contest asks youth and adults to be aware of the ways that the media and their surroundings present violence, and to depict better nonviolent approaches. Classes or groups of youth are especially encouraged to discuss nonviolent approaches and compose posters. Entry forms and more information are available at www.searchforpeaceart.org or (50)3 646-5449 or from info@SearchForPeaceArt.org. Entering the poster contest is free and open to all ages. Entries are requested by January 31, 2012. Prizes will be awarded February 24 - 26, 2012, at the 7th annual Search for Peace Art Exhibit at St. Pius X Community Center, 1280 NW Saltzman, Portland. Besides posters, entries of art works relating to peace are also requested for the exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public. A detailed schedule of events for the February exhibit will be at the website in January.
February 25
Your Heart Was Made to Love: A practical guide to clearing destructive thought patterns, healing pain and deepening your most important relationships. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Health Quest Center, 1330 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd., Portland. Cost: $35 for first time attendees and $50 for community members. Learn more and register at www.portlandsufi.org.
February 29
Portland Jobs with Justice 10th Annual Faith Labor Breakfast. 7:15 to 9 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Parish, 2408 SE 16th Avenue, Portland. Theme: Reclaiming the American Dream for the Common Good. Cost: $10. To register online, please visit www.jwjpdx.org.
February 29
Northeast Emergency Food Program's "Sustainers Breakfast." 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Mosaic, 1832 NE Cesar Chavez Blvd., Portland. EMO's Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) invites you to this special event. The keynote speaker will be Commissioner Nick Fish. As our guest, there is no charge for breakfast; donations will be solicited. All contributions go towards sustaining NEFP. If you can't attend the breakfast, please consider making a secure online donation. To RSVP, please call (503) 221-1054 or email csiems@emoregon.org no later than February 22.
February 29
Nobel Peace Laureate Forum with President F.W. de Klerk: Preventing War & Ending World Conflicts. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at First Congregational UCC, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland. President de Klerk will give an inspiring Nobel Peace Laureate lecture on “The Role of Leadership during South Africa’s Transition and Lessons on Contemporary Peace Issues for Today,” followed by Q & A. Tickets: $20, which can be purchased at church office, 1137 SW Broadway, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Anton DeWet, at (503) 228-7219. Presented by the Wholistic Peace Institute and the Jubitz Family Foundation. President de Klerk will be speaking at several other events throughout the day; for a full schedule, visit www.wholisticpeaceinstitute.com.
February 29, March 4, 14 and 21
29 Gifts: A Path to Abundance. Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. Can a giving spirit heal the hardships and illness in your life? This delightful book by Cami Walker promises to inspire the best in our giving natures, and through intentional acts of giving, transform our lives. Her captivating story of her journey with MS is the background for this beautiful message. We will read her journey as a book study and discern for ourselves if there are pearls of wisdom in store to enrich our own wellbeing. Come prepared for new possibilities and a lively discussion on everyday miracles! Cost: $65 for series. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Book Study: Toward a True Kinship of Faith. Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. Come explore the thoughts of the Dalai Lama on the beautiful space where all of us can come together to achieve Peace in our life time. We will explore the major world religions and experience them from a view of compassion. Then we can share the greatness of our own practices and discover how to bring this Peace into our world. . Cost: $75 for series. Register at www.FrancisSpCtr.com or call (503) 794-8542.
March 3
Garden Workshop for Congregations. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tualatin United Methodist Church, 20200 SW Martinazzi Ave., Tualatin. Come learn what it takes to create a community garden that will bring new life to your congregation, build connections with your community, reduce hunger and care for God's creation. Speakers include Leslie Pohl-Kosbau of Shared Gardens and former director of Portland Community Gardens and local natural resource agencies. Hear about the successes, challenges, partnering with other organizations and ensuring sustainability over the long-term from congregations that are supporting community gardens. The first 30 people to attend will get gift certificates for The Garden Corner, and there will be a raffle for prizes, which includes a cubic yard of high quality compost. There is a suggested $5-15 donation for the workshop. Please sent an e-mail to awarren@emoregon.org to register or call (503) 221-1054, ext. 210.
March 14
Interfaith Council of Greater Portland Interfaith Breakfast. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Ethics Center, 9205 SW Barnes Rd., Portland. Omar Obaid and his daughter, Lamyaa, will share with us their experience of tragedy in their homeland, of life in the United States, health care, and the current outreach and needs within Portland's Iraqi community. Stories of the depths yet of hope. Breakfast will be supplied by St. Vincent's. All are welcome. The breakfast is free. Learn more about the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland.
Directions: There are two entrances to the hospital campus, from SW Barnes. The west entrance is SW Baltic Ave. Take Baltic, follow the red Emergency signs to the right. Immediately on the right is an old beige and brick two storey ranch style house with "ethics @ providence" in blue on the garage door, and on a blue sign in front of the entrance. The number 9445 is by the garage, and on the front of the house. It is opposite the main hospital Emergency. West Parking garage (9365), is closest. Entering the east end of the campus from SW Barnes, there is a large hospital sign. Follow the red Emergency signs to the left, park in the main parking, or West Parking (closest). The Ethics Center will be on your left, opposite Emergency.
March 17
Oregon New Sanctuary Movement's 3rd Annual “Love Has No Borders Celebration Dinner." 5:30 to 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, Buchan Room, 1011 SW 13th Ave., Portland. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by contacting the ONSM at (503) 550-3510 or portlandsanctuary@gmail.com. Join us for an evening of delicious food, music, awards, sharing stories and celebration of celebration of ONSM's work and inspiration for the next steps towards justice for immigrants! Learn more about the Oregon New Sanctuary Movement.
March 21
The Power of Empathy. 6 to 9 p.m. at Resolutions Northwest, 1827 NE 44th Ave., Ste. 300, Portland. The divine source of life is never more present than in our day to day connections with others in our lives. Empathy is an essential communication and life skill, when consciously applied, profoundly improves and deepens all relationships. This step-by-step skill building practice explores some of the core components of empathy: E = Presence + Understanding + Compassion. Cost: Suggested $5-$20 donation. For more info and to register: www.resolutionsnorthwest.org/training
April 3
EMO's Shared Housing Benefit: Friends and Family Night at McMenamins Kennedy School. 5 p.m. to close at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.,
Portland. Bring everyone you know for dinner at the Kennedy School's Courtyard Restaurant, because at the end of the night, 50% of the evening's sales are donated to Shared Housing, a program of EMO!
April 20 - 21
Earth Day 2012 Conference-For the Next Seven Generations. PCC Sylvania Campus, Portland. Learn more about the conference. Presented by the Earth & Spirit Council.
April 21
Information Session: Graduate Studies at Marylhurst University. 6:30 p.m. at the Marylhurst campus, 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy. 43), between Lake Oswego and West Linn. Earn your Master of Divinity, Master of Applied Theology or Doctor of Ministry from Marylhurst University. A great opportunity to meet the department chair in an informal setting and learn if Marylhurst University is right for you. For more information or to place your reservation, call (503) 699-6268 or e-mail admissions@marylhurst.edu.
April 29
Portland Area CROP Hunger Walk. 2 p.m., start and finish on SW Park Ave. and Market St.., in front of Portland State University. The course is 2.7 miles and will take walkers along the picturesque waterfront and park blocks. Please use public transportation or car pool to site because there is very limited parking. This is an interfaith event and all are welcome. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised will go to Church World Service's international relief and development programs. Fifteen percent will go to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Northeast Emergency Food Program at Luther Memorial and ten percent to Oregon Food Bank-West. Contact Ron MacKenzie, Coordinator, at ron.w.mackenzie@gmail.com for more information. Please "like" the Portland CROP Hunger Walk Facebook Fan Page to keep posted regarding important dates leading up to the event and to network with participants: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-CROP-Hunger-Walk/285521963133.
Save the Date: May 8
EMO's Annual Community Awards & Celebration Dinner. 5 p.m. Reception & Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Presentations, at the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW Sixth Ave., Portland.
