January 22 & 23
Trinity Institute’s 39th National Theological Conference, Radical Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability, via webcast. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1535 NE 17th Ave., Portland. Presented by Grace Memorial Episcopal, this year’s conference will explore the theological basis for reimagining abundance measured not by consumer satisfaction but by just and sustainable relations with nature and communities. The conference will include keynote speakers, panel discussions and facilitated breakout groups. Among the local organizations co-sponsoring this event is EMO. The registration deadline is Jan. 16, 2009. The registration fee for the conference is $40. If your church or organization is a member of EMO, please indicate this information on the registration form when you send it to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, and you will receive a 50 percent discount on the price of the conference. You can receive a copy of the brochure and form by calling Grace Memorial at (503) 287-0418. Copies of the brochure are also available at EMO’s office. Lunch is available both Thursday and Friday for $10 per day. Registration is available by mail to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1535 NE 17th Ave., Portland, OR 97232, by phone at (503) 287-0418, ext. 102, or by e-mail at grace@grace-memorial.org.
January 25
Interfaith Service: "Power of Reconciliation." 4 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave., Portland. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland (ICGP), the theme of the 2008-09 series of interfaith services highlights the transformative power of religion in the world. Services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., from September through May, at a different location each month. EMO is a member of ICGP.
February 19
Interfaith Advocacy Day. 9 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 790 Marion St. NE, Salem. When the Oregon Legislative Assembly convenes in 2009, will the 2008 election translate into lawmakers supporting economic fairness and stability? Find out at the 2009 Interfaith Advocacy Day. The event will include worship, advocacy training, keynote addresses from community and political leaders, meetings with lawmakers, and prayer and reflection. After lunch, participants will march to the Capitol where they will be greeted by a legislators. Following this reception in the Capitol Galleria, participants will then make visits to lawmakers. To register, download registration form. or contact Kevin Finney, director of EMO Public Policy Advocacy, at (503) 221-1054, ext. 204, or kfinney@emoregon.org. If your congregation or organization is interested in sponsoring the event, download the sponsorship letter and the sponsorship form.
February 22
Interfaith Service: "Power of Love." 4 p.m. at Bilal Mosque, 4115 SW 160th Ave., Beaverton. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland (ICGP), the theme of the 2008-09 series of interfaith services highlights the transformative power of religion in the world. Services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., from September through May, at a different location each month. EMO is a member of ICGP.
March 4, 2009
Interfaith Energy and Climate Stewardship Advocacy Day. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Willamette University in Salem. This event will bring a moral voice to energy and global warming policy at a critical time. Workshops and keynotes will be held in the morning, and legislative visits will occur in the afternoon. For more information or to be a cosponsor, call (503) 221-1054.
March 15
Interfaith Service: "Power of Peace." 4 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist, 1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland (ICGP), the theme of the 2008-09 series of interfaith services highlights the transformative power of religion in the world. Services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., from September through May, at a different location each month. EMO is a member of ICGP.
April 19
Interfaith Service: "Power of Nature." 4 p.m. at Dharma Rain Zen Center, 2539 SE Madison, Portland. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland (ICGP), the theme of the 2008-09 series of interfaith services highlights the transformative power of religion in the world. Services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., from September through May, at a different location each month. EMO is a member of ICGP.
May 4, 2009
40th Annual Collins Lecture featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu: "The Transformative Power of Reconciliation in Society." In the evening (time to be announced) at The Chiles Center, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland. Download event flyer. Check back soon for more details!
May 17
Interfaith Service: "Power of Justice." 4 p.m. at St. Phlip the Deacon Episcopal, 120 NE Knott., Portland. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland (ICGP), the theme of the 2008-09 series of interfaith services highlights the transformative power of religion in the world. Services are held on Sundays at 4 p.m., from September through May, at a different location each month. EMO is a member of ICGP.
