ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES Vol. 34, No. 1 Portland, of OREGON voice January 2001 Renovated Patton Home Churches work opens with celebration for peace in the n Wednesday, December 13, Norman & Associates; R&H Construction; Inside... 2000, a historic event took place Oregon Housing and Community Services; Middle East at the corner of north Blandena Oregon Corporation for Affordable urrent events in the Middle East O have been the intense focus of the and Michigan streets in Portland, where Housing (OCAH); Concepts in Commu- celebrants were on hand to witness the nity Living; and Housing Partners. CChristian community throughout EMO annual grand opening of the newly renovated “We couldn’t have done it without help the . Statements by denomina- dinner: A celebration Patton Home. Despite impending threats from our Patton Home Partners. From its tions and ecumenical organizations, prayer of snow and ice-laden streets, a festive inception they have shared their time, vigils, pastoral visits and humanitarian aid of faith. Page 2. group of supporters cheered as Margaret talent and financial support towards are just a few of the ways that the Christian Carter, president of the Urban League of completing this project,” stated the Rev. community is responding to renewed Portland, cut the red ribbon, symbolizing Reneé Ward, communications manager for violence in and Palestinian territory. the official grand opening of Patton Home. EMO and coordinator for the grand The NCC’s Pastoral Letter Joining Carter were Patton Home residents, opening event. On December 9, an ecumenical delega- past and present board members, and tion sponsored by the National Council of religious, business, and neighborhood A century of service Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. (NCC) leaders. Patton Home was built in 1890 with Event honors the delivered a Pastoral Letter to the Churches Dr. LeRoy Haynes Jr., senior pastor of money raised by 29 women, on land of Christ in and the Holy Land. spirit of Father Allen Temple CME Church and co-chair of donated by a pioneer who herded sheep The letter states, “We have witnessed with the Patton Home Capital Campaign along the Oregon Trail. It was managed for Bertram Griffin. deep distress, sorrow and concern the Committee, opened the afternoon celebra- over a century by the Ladies Union Relief resurgence of violence in the Holy Land. Page 3. tion with an invocation, which was fol- Society of the Methodist Church. Mathew We have heard the witness of our brothers lowed by an official salute from the Buffalo Patton, the original owner of Patton Home, and sisters in Bethlehem, and Beit Soldiers. Holiday carols flowed through the donated the property to the women with a Sahour, in and Gaza, of the destruction that has been wrought . . . we have heard and seen the increase in rage and hate, which destroy the soul as weapons do the body. UFMCC joins EMO. “Therefore, the General Assembly of the Page 7. National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA offers its prayerful support to the churches in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. . . . Recognizing that only justice will bring peace, it affirms the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, and its call for the preservation of the city of Jerusalem Interfaith Advocacy as a open, shared city where free access to the Holy Places and freedom of worship are Day, Feb. 1, addresses Gordon Dickey Margaret Carter prepares to cut the red ribbon at the Patton Home grand opening on assured for people of all faiths. public policy issues. Dec. 13. Joining the festivities were residents, board members, and community leaders. “Our churches have been called upon to support through prayer Christians, Muslims Back page. air as the Humboldt Elementary School stipulation that they use the building to and Jews and all those who are working for Children’s Choir serenaded guests in the provide food, shelter and friendship to true justice and peace, and to convey to main dining room. Charles Jordan, those in need. U.S. policy makers their concern for peace director of Portland Parks & Recreation Today, through the generosity of founda- with justice and reconciliation in the and past president of the EMO board of tions, individuals, businesses and the faith- region.” directors, graciously served as master of based community, Patton Home continues ceremonies. A reception followed, with a tradition of serving people in need. The Prayer Vigil for Middle East Peace food provided Billy Reed’s Restaurant and 110-year-old residential facility offers The Lutheran Office for Governmental beverages courtesy of Hopewell House. home-style accommodations for 63 low- Affairs (LOGA) of the Evangelical Lutheran On hand to extend congratulatory income adults with special needs, as well as Church in American (ELCA) in , remarks were members of the redevelop- 14,000 square feet of meeting space for D.C., initiated the Prayer Vigil for Middle ment team, including Graham, Eberle, community and nonprofit organizations. East Peace to help foster understanding, Continued on page 4 Continued on page 3

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At the crossroads EMO’s annual dinner he Christmas season is that ecumenical worship services and residuals are still with us. In Oregon, as time when I find myself at the common mission continued to be the well as throughout the nation, the to be held Feb. 22 T crossroads of reflection on order of the day. marks of our division are clear. There what has happened during Closer to home, a seems to be little room for consensus, n Thursday, February 22, the past year and anticipa- planned joint annual so how we respond to our immediate Oat 7 p.m., EMO will host tion of the possibilities for conference of regional challenges, such as funding essential its annual awards dinner at the new year. bodies of the United services for children and the elderly, Tigard United Methodist Ecumenical happenings of Church of Christ and the ensuring respect for the civil and Church, located at 9845 SW note during this past year Christian Church (Disciples human rights of all people and devel- Walnut Place in Tigard. Tickets include movements toward of Christ) in Oregon was oping just economic systems, will tell are $25 each, and sponsors may and challenges to the unity postponed because of us much about our faith, as well as our host a table for $250. we seek as Christians and leadership changes at the politics. This annual community celebration will feature a short citizens of God’s world. David Leslie regional level and the My reflections on the past always Celebrative moments were objection by some Disciples lead me to think about the future and video, highlighting EMO’s many. In July the Episcopal Church congregations to the open and affirm- the sacred stories from Scripture that ministries and their accomplish- approved full communion with ing position of the UCC. While there speak of a new day complete with new ments during the year 2000, as Evangelical Lutheran Church in are areas of impasse that need prayerful possibilities for human relationships. well as an Ecumenical Service America. The African Methodist attention, not all is lost. A joint These hopeful images help to temper Recognition Awards program, Episcopal Zion Church and the the temptation to honoring individuals, congrega- Christian Methodist Episcopal Church commission of make life’s divisions tions, interfaith groups, and announced that the two denomina- the two regional As we look to the future, we normative, thereby ecumenical and religious organi- tions plan to merge in 2004. Conver- denominational do so acutely aware of the undervaluing the zations for their time, talent and sations between the United Methodist bodies in Oregon cause and power of financial support. Church and the historic African continues to current social and political the ecumenical Nominations will be accepted American Methodist churches contin- meet, and a joint movement. from clergy, churches and ued, and the walls between the national meeting divides in this country. Motivated by laypersons for the following respective denominations seem to be of the two Jesus, who came to awards: Vollum Ecumenical coming down. denominations witness to God’s Humanitarian Award, Ecumeni- Yet amid the celebration were will be held in Kansas City in 2001. call to justice, compassion and unity, cal Service Award, Two Pauls moments of struggle. The release of Outside of the church there are also Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Award, and Ecumenist of the Dominus Iesus by the Vatican Congre- divides and relational chasms that call Christians continue to seek ways to Year Award. gation for the Doctrine of the Faith for our attention. Recent conflicts in transcend differences, pray and work Requests for nomination created moments of ecumenical the Middle East provide vivid images together. Motivated by the deep belief forms and ticket purchases can be consternation throughout the world. of the need for unity. Fortunately, in that God’s world is all-inclusive, many made via EMO’s Web site at While the content of the document the face of the increasing body count, Christians risk life and limb for the www.emoregon.org. For more was intended for the Catholic commu- there are Jews, Muslims and Christians holy causes of peace and justice. As my information, contact ShaRee nity and stated current Catholic who continue to pray and work anticipation of the future moves Rhone, EMO executive assistant, teaching about the uniqueness of the together in the Middle East, as well as beyond the eve of Christmas and New at (503) 221-1054. Catholic Church and its relationship in Oregon, to ensure that hatred and Year’s Day into 2001, I find my hope to other Christian churches and faith war do not have the last say. This growing that we do in fact have communities, Dominus Iesus was courage and testimony to faith are another opportunity to live our faith in viewed as a threat to ecumenical rela- reasons to celebrate. creative ways and that there will be tions, especially between the Roman As we look to the future, we do so many who will continue the ecumeni- Catholic and Protestant churches. acutely aware of the current social and cal task of making known God’s care Fortunately, however, respectful political divides in this country. While and concern for all of creation to all in conversations between church leaders, the election season may be over, the God’s creation. You can reach David Leslie at (503) 221- 1054 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Linfield College selects interim chaplain voice nterim Chaplain Katie Pate has number of faculty and staff who, upon Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon returned to Linfield and is wasting learning that we’ve employed her, have no time in developing strategies to both thanked and congratulated me David A. Leslie Interchurch Center, Suite B I expand the spiritual life on campus. on that appointment.” executive director 0245 SW Bancroft Street Pate, a 1996 Linfield graduate, was Pate received a bachelor’s degree in Rev. Reneé Ward Portland, Oregon 97201 recently appointed to the full-time mass communication and religious editor & public relations interim chaplain position, according to studies from Linfield, and a master of Elise Gautier (503) 221-1054 Dave Hansen, vice president for divinity from Princeton Theological contributing editor & graphic designer www.emoregon.org student services and dean of students Seminary. She is currently a candidate at Linfield. for ordination as a minister of the EMO MEMBER DENOMINATIONS “At its best, the college experience Word and Sacrament in the Presbyte- African Methodist Episcopal Church • African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church American Baptist Churches • Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) should promote spiritual development rian Church (USA). Christian Methodist Episcopal Church • Church of the Brethren as well as cognitive development,” “My main roles at Linfield are to Diocese of Oregon—Episcopal Church in Western Oregon Hansen said. “For that reason Linfield provide for the spiritual care of all Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to having a full-time students and to facilitate opportunities Greek Orthodox Church • Presbyterian Church USA chaplain. We’re pleased to have Katie for students to express their faith,” Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints Pate in that role, because she has a Pate said. “I will be a liaison for Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland genuine excitement about that mis- religious groups on campus and the United Church of Christ • United Methodist Church sion. As an alum we already know her administration.” Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches well, and I’ve been pleased at the Designated Member: Church Women United

Voice • January 2001 • January Voice Feature 3 Honoring the spirit of Father Bertram Griffin n February 4 at 4 p.m., family and friends that defined his speaking style. The celebration will person and will gather at Portland’s Old Church, 1422 continue with a musical performance and a reception. includes a copy OSW 11th Ave., to pay tribute to the late The event is sponsored by the Legacy of Hope of his narrative; Father Bertram Griffin, who died on July 28, 2000. project in cooperation with EMO and Marylhurst attendees may Griffin, a longtime member and two-term presi- University. Host committee members include purchase dent of EMO’s board of directors, will be remem- Gordon Dickey, Marilyn Fleming, Bobbie Doré additional bered for his dedication to racial justice, human Foster, Susan Kelly, Alice Koehler, David Leslie, Fr. copies for $20 rights, and interfaith dialogue and for being a brilliant Jack Mosbrucker, Fr. Arthur Schoenfeldt, Fr. Rick each. (The preacher and mentor for many Oregonians involved Sirianni, and Dr. James Strassmaier. publication in community organizing and social action. The Legacy of Hope project is producing a book may be ordered The celebration, titled “Honoring the Spirit of that will feature stories from visionary Catholics and separately for Father Griffin,” will feature the presentation of others working for social justice. Other contributors $25, including Griffin’s published narrative, which is based on ten to the project include the Rev. Rodney Page, former postage.) Tickets hours of interviews with him conducted by the EMO executive director, and Barbara George, former may be pur- Father Bertram Griffin Legacy of Hope oral history/book project. Several EMO deputy director. The book, intended to inspire chased in advance by sending a check or money order individuals will read excerpts from the narrative, people to become involved in community service, (payable to Legacy of Hope) to Legacy of Hope, sharing some of Griffin’s insights and observations as will be published in two years. Marylhurst University, P.O. Box 262, Marylhurst, OR well as the wit, eloquence and occasional irreverence Admission to the event honoring Griffin is $35 per 97036. For more information, call (503) 282-4787.

EMO appoints new interim development director and communications manager eri Ruch, longtime supporter and em- Home redevelopment project. Dickey’s consulting experience in mass media communications, ployee of EMO, recently left her position services feature grant writing (over $20 million special event planning and the entertainment T as development director, where she raised) and establishing planned giving programs industry. successfully coordinated fundraising projects for (over $4 million developed). Dickey received a “After working in the for-profit arena for EMO’s ministry programs. Prior to her position master’s degree in social work from Catholic several years, it is refreshing to have an opportu- as development director, Ruch served as commu- University of America and a doctorate of ministry nity to implement all of God’s gifts which He has nications manager and editor of the Voice. We from San Francisco Theological Seminary. given me . . . to God be the glory,’” commented join together to wish her the best in her new One of Dickey’s favorite quotes is from Mother Ward. endeavors. Teresa of Calcutta: “God does not call us to do She received a bachelor of science degree from Ruch’s conscientious efforts in coordinating great things. We are called to do small things with the University of Oregon, and is currently funding projects provided a challenge in finding a great love.” studying for her master of divinity degree in suitable replacement. EMO appointed Gordon EMO recruited the Rev. Reneé Ward, associate family ministry and grief counseling. She is Dickey as interim development coordinator. minister of Allen Temple CME Church in married and has three children. Dickey is well acquainted with EMO’s funding Portland, to serve as communications manager. EMO can look forward to benefiting from projects. Before joining EMO as interim develop- Ward brings a creative energy to the EMO Dickey’s expertise with development and Ward’s ment coordinator, he coordinated the successful management team with her prior professional creative influences in the days ahead. We are Capital Campaign Committee for the Patton pleased to have them join the EMO family.

Churches work for peace in the Middle East Continued from page 1 dialogue and support “for the Christian communities and North Dakota on December 5 and so on. The The statement on to say, “We are deeply disturbed in Jerusalem, for all those who are suffering in the vigil will continue on the same day each month in by efforts of extremists, in the region and abroad, Holy Land— and Israelis, and for peace each state until the violence in the Middle East ends who incite and intensify religious conflict through in the Middle East,” according to the LOGA Web and all can celebrate a just and lasting negotiated inflammatory rhetoric, and anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim site. resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.” The 8th and anti-Christian acts. The Holy Land must be a Mark Brown, LOGA’s assistant director for of the month is the day designated for Oregon. symbol of peace, love and unity, not a source of international affairs and human rights, said that the The organizers hope, said Brown, that the Prayer religious hatred and violence. prayer vigil “was started by LOGA but is spreading Vigil for Middle East Peace will be a catalyst for “With our Holy Father and our brothers and throughout the world. While it had its roots in one additional prayer vigils and for inter-religious sisters in the Holy Land, we pray for the peace of particular denomination, the prayer vigil has devel- dialogue and study sessions on the Middle East. Jerusalem, and ask Jews, Christians, and Muslims to oped into an ecumenical—better yet inter-religious— Information on the Prayer Vigil for Middle East join us in beseeching God Most High that by his international movement. The World Council of Peace can be found at www.LOGA.org or by calling grace “justice and peace may embrace” (Ps. 85) in the Churches, Lutheran World Federation, and churches (202) 783-7507. sacred land we all love. What people cannot do by in Canada and Australia are supporting the vigil.” Statement by the U.S. Catholic Conference themselves, God in his mercy can surely bring to The prayer vigil was also inspired by a letter that fruition.” A statement released by the U.S. Catholic Confer- the Rev. Munib Younan, of the Evangelical Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon will dedicate ence on November 15 titled “Returning to the Path Lutheran Church in Jordan (ELCJ), sent to partner part of its Web page to tracking prayer vigils, hu- of Peace in the Middle East” quotes a letter from the ELCA and Lutheran World Federation churches. In manitarian aid efforts, seminars, worship and other Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah to Bishop Joseph his letter, the Rev. Munib called on Christians “to educational events concerning the Middle East. The Fiorenza, president of the National Conference of intensively pray for the Christian Churches and their EMO Web page is located at www.emoregon.org. Voice • January 2001 Catholic , describing the violence in the prophetic role for a lasting, comprehensive, just peace “It is important for the religious community of Middle East: “Our people in the Holy Land are and reconciliation in our area.” Oregon to contribute to the peace process in the living gloomy days during which the dream of peace In the United States, the vigil began on the first Middle East. Our hope is that through this service, which seemed very close is now vanishing away. Sunday in Advent, December 3. According to the faith communities will be encouraged to support the Violence, retaliation, fear, death, unemployment, the LOGA Web site, the prayer vigil is organized by state, peace movement in ways that are appropriate to their end of the peace process summarize our situation beginning in Alabama and New York, and shifts to individual circumstances,” stated David Leslie, EMO today.” “Alaska and North Carolina on December 4, executive director. 4 Ministries Patton Home grand opening Oregon Interfaith Continued from page 1 Patton Home is a state-licensed residential care “After a year and 5.8 million dollars invested into Global Warming facility for elderly and young adults with disabilities. the project, the facility we see today is actually a safer A professional and courteous staff provides 24-hour environment and more comfortable than when it was care and other amenities, including a full-time nurse, originally built,” said Gary Logsdon, Patton Home Campaign begins three meals a day, housekeeping, and laundry services. renovation project coordinator and EMO finance A nurse’s station is conveniently located near the and property manager. He went on to say, “The top n October 29 and 30, nearly 100 people residents’ rooms, where doctors examine their floor of the facility needs to be completed. Once the from over a dozen denominations and faith patients and administer medical treatment. Persons or additional funding of $325,000 has been received, groups across the Northwest (including O family members interested in applying for residency contractors will complete the third floor, where office Washington and Idaho) launched the Oregon can call (503) 281-1844. space has been designated for nonprofit groups.” Interfaith Global Warming Campaign by attending a Renovation highlights already completed include a two-day training event at the Silver Falls State Park. A work in progress new roof and upgrades to the foundation and the The event was designed to educate congregations and Additional money is needed to complete the $6.1 heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems. In communities about global warming issues and urge million renovation project, and fundraising efforts addition, a sunroom, beauty salon, computer room, them to become conscientious stewards of God’s continue. The Capital Campaign Committee mem- eight new bathrooms and a state-of-the-art kitchen planet. Spearheaded by Ecumenical Ministries of bers and Patton Home Partners hope that the third have been added to this historic site. A community Oregon, the event encouraged participants to use less floor can be completed by August. garden has been established at the north end of the energy; support clean, renewable energy efforts; “Working with the Capital Campaign Committee improve public relations with the media and elected members to officials; and advocate for public policy to slow achieve global warming. community Presentations were made by some of the fundraising Northwest’s leading experts on global warming and has been its solutions. Speakers included Dr. Jack Dymond of encouraging the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at and rewarding. Oregon State University; Portland City Commis- Deserving sioner Erik Sten; Dr. Russell Butkus, chairman of the special merit department of theology at the University of Portland; are co- An artist’s rendering shows the newly remodeled Patton Home. and Christine Hagerbaumer of the Oregon Environ- chairpersons Drawing courtesy of Graham, Eberle, Norman & Associates. mental Council. In addition, participants were Bonny inspired and entertained by Native American Groshong, Ron Means, and Dr. LeRoy Haynes Jr., home, and gardening volunteers are coordinated by storyteller and artist Dayton Edmonds, whose senior pastor of Allen Temple CME Church,” stated Jenny Holmes, program manager of EMO’s Inter- eloquent stories were interwoven with his flute Gordon Dickey, EMO interim development director faith Network for Earth Concerns (INEC), and the melodies. and Patton Home project consultant. Humboldt Neighborhood Association Community During the event, the Oregon Religious Leaders’ David Leslie, EMO executive director, said at the Garden Project. Portland Nursery has generously Statement on Global Warming was issued, emphasiz- dedication, “It indeed takes a village to build a donated supplies and plant bulbs. ing why global warming is a religious issue and home.” A partial list of Patton Home Partners urging actions such as ratifying an international includes Meyer Memorial Trust, the Portland Devel- For more information about how you can become a treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The opment Commission, State Housing Trust Fund, Patton Home Partner, contact Gary Logsdon or Gordon leaders stated, “We speak not as members of an Oregon Equity Fund IV, Wells Fargo Bank, Washing- Dickey at (503) 221-1054. Please visit our Web site at ‘environmental movement,’ but as people of faith ton Mutual Bank, Standard Insurance Company, www.emoregon.org to find out more about Patton giving thanks to God for the blessings of creation by Fannie Mae, and Union Bank of . Home history and residency qualifications. working to preserve them for present and future generations.” Oregon is one of 16 states in which a religious organization is conducting an interfaith campaign to engage communities of faith in addressing global warming. The Oregon campaign will hold regional conferences this year in Medford (April 29 at First A United Way of giving Congregational United Church of Christ), Portland (May 6), Eugene (October 7 at First United Method- EMO can now benefit from United Way contributions. ist Church) and other locations. If you would like Although EMO is not a United Way member agency, information on these or other campaign events or individuals may designate our organization as a would like to purchase campaign resource materials, beneficiary by selecting “EMO” in the please contact Jenny Holmes at EMO’s Interfaith “donor option” box on the Network for Earth Concerns, (503) 244-8318 or United Way pledge form. [email protected]. Please consider doing so.

EMO’s refugee resettlement program seeks new home There’s no place like home, and EMO’s refugee Program Manager Ann Stephani is looking resettlement program (SOAR) is currently seeking for a location that has the following features: a new location to call home. For the past ten years, (1) 2,100 square feet of office space, (2) a the program has occupied office space at the ground floor entrance, (3) near bus lines, and Southeast Asian Vicariate, located at 5404 NE (4) adjacent to free parking. If you have Alameda in Portland, but due to renovations information on property sites that might taking place at the Vicariate, the program must accommodate the program, please call Stephani

Jim Leeman find a new home very soon. at (503) 284-3002.

Voice • January 2001 • January Voice Storyteller Dayton Edmonds plays the flute. Public Policy 5 EMO advocates for tax credit revisions he passage of Measure 88 in November federal agencies that provide work supports to When a tax credit is “refundable,” all eligible amended Oregon’s statutes, by legislative Oregonians. families receive either (1) the full credit or (2) partial T referral, to provide a state income tax break As an example, assume that a single parent with credit, based on the family’s tax liability, plus a to higher-income Oregonians. Meanwhile, Oregon two children who is working full time has monthly payment equal to the difference between the credit continues to tax low-income workers at rates higher child care costs of $433 and earns a raise in hourly received and the full credit. In its recently released than most states. wages from $8 to $10. On a monthly basis, this Tax Expenditure Report, the state notes that Oregon’s During the legislative session, EMO policy family will experience the following: increased Working Family Child Care Credit would be more advocates will join with others in Salem to earnings of $346, an increased federal successful if it were refundable. encourage key revisions to two tax income tax of $26, a $73 reduction of The Earned Income Tax Credit credits for lower-income working its federal Earned Income Tax Credit, a Oregon also provides a state personal income tax Oregonians. Established in the 1997 $256 increase in the family’s required credit that is calculated as a percentage of the federal legislative session, these two credits child care co-payment (under Earned Income Tax Credit. Both the state and the are the Working Family Child Care Oregon’s Employment Related Day federal credits are named “Earned Income Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Care program, or ERDC) and a Credit” (EITC). Oregon’s EITC is set at 5 percent Credit. Of the two credits, EMO’s $117 decrease in federal food of the federal credit, placing Oregon well below the highest priority is the Working stamps. In this example, the family 10–25 percent that most states with an EITC now Family Child Care Credit, because is earning $346 more each month, offer. EMO encourages Oregon to raise the percent- that credit will reach more income- but has $125 less to spend than it age allowable under the state EITC, and also to make eligible working families in Oregon. did before the wage raise. Additional this tax refundable. Again, making this credit hardships would be incurred if the Background refundable would mean that all families receive either family also lost state health care subsi- Low-income workers in Oregon today (1) the full credit or (2) a partial credit, based on the dies and/or housing assistance. Under face many challenges, not the least of which family’s tax liability, plus a payment equal to the some circumstances, a family moving up from a are economic disincentives to work that may result difference between the credit received and the full wage of $7.08/hour will not recover its net spendable from the combined effects of several government credit. income until the wage rises above $12/hour. subsidies and tax credits as wages rise. When mul- For more information about EMO’s efforts to tiple subsidies and tax credits are reduced or ended as The Working Family Child Care Credit promote refundability for Oregon’s Working Family earnings increase, the result can be a net decrease in Oregon provides a specific tax credit against child Child Care Credit and the state Earned Income Tax spendable income. Low-income working families care costs incurred by working families earning less Credit, call Enid Edwards, EMO’s director of public with substantial child care costs are especially affected than 250 percent of the federal poverty level who policy advocacy, at (503) 221-1054. by this phenomenon, because they receive a greater have children under the age of 13 or with disabilities. percentage of their spendable income from child care The credit was designed to refund up to 40 percent subsidies. However, federal food stamp recipients of out-of-pocket child care expenses, depending on may also be affected. family size and income, including any co-payments Interfaith Advocacy The subsidies and tax credits that combine to made to ERDC. However, Oregon’s working family create these unintended consequences were devel- child care credit is structured so that relatively small Day is February 1. oped over many years, by different state and federal gains in income produce a sharp reduction in the agencies, for different purposes, using different benefit. In addition, the credit is useful only to eligibility criteria. In some cases, working families families earning at least $6/hour and is not maxi- using these programs today find that most are phased mized until wages reach $12/hour. Thus, those Please see out at approximately the same pay levels, creating a families who need this credit the most do not benefit net loss in spendable income. This situation does not from the credit as currently structured. The remedy back page apply at all income levels, and was not intended to is to make the Working Family Child Care Credit for details. occur at any income level. It is an anomaly that “refundable.” clearly conflicts with the policy goals of the state and Jubilee 2000 Oregon honors Recent grants support EMO ministries the Rev. David Duncombe EMO program managers and staff extend their appreciation to the many supporters who have given their On January 9, in observance of the Epiphany, a time, treasures and talent in support of EMO ministries. The following is a partial list of financial donations celebration was held in Portland honoring the Rev. awarded to EMO programs by congregations, area businesses and foundations. David Duncombe and Congress’s vote for $435 million in international debt relief, authorization for Program Award Donor IMF gold sales to fund multilateral debt relief, and prohibition on user fees for education and health care EMO $1,000 The Oregon Community Foundation in poor countries. EMO $5,000 Poznanski Foundation Duncombe, a retired United Church of Christ minister and lobbyist, participated in highly publi- Hopewell House $1,000 Clark Foundation cized fasts on Capitol Hill in 1999 and 2000, Hopewell House $10,000 A.J. Frank Family Foundation explaining that “I want to show the face of starvation Hopewell House $75,000 M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and poverty to the U.S. Congress and federal agen- cies.” As a result of his visible witness through fasting, INEC $2,500 The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation the national Jubilee 2000 office established the David INEC $20,000 The Bullitt Foundation Duncombe Fund to enable further education and NEEMER $20,000 Providence St. Vincent Medical Center action in the United States. The event on January 9, sponsored by Jubilee 2000 Voice • January 2001 Patton Home $2,500 Wells Fargo Foundation Oregon and U.S. Representatives Earl F. Blumenauer Patton Home $5,000 Portland Rotary Charitable Trust and , also recognized contributions made Shared Housing $3,500 Washington Mutual Foundation by the people of Oregon to the international cam- paign to cancel the debts of impoverished countries. SOAR $10,000 Providence St. Vincent Medical Center For information on the campaign and upcoming events, please call the Rev. Charles Lang at (503) 226- 7807, ext. 105. 6 Regional News EMO forms Oregon Middle East Peace Quilt: A common thread among many he Middle East Peace Quilt is not simply a Interfaith Power and Light work of art. As one views the beautiful n January 21, EMO announced the estab- T fabrics displaying colorfully interwoven Olishment of Oregon Interfaith Power and threads, the quilt offers a message of hope. Now on Light (OIPL). The announcement took place at display in the ArtReach Gallery at First Congrega- First Unitarian Church in Portland as part of the tional Church in Portland (1126 SW Park Ave.), the kickoff of the congregation’s new action program quilt brings together many individual visions of to slow global warming. The event also celebrated peace, and it continues to grow. the congregation’s purchase of PacifiCorp’s wind The project was conceived by Vancouver, British energy. Portland General Electric provided Columbia, native Sima Elizabeth Shefrin, a fabric support for OIPL’s launch in the Portland region. artist who fashioned an idea to bring about peace The Bullitt Foundation also provided support. through a “common thread.” Organizers of the Eight utilities in Oregon offer customers the project hope to stimulate dialogue and educate opportunity to purchase blocks of clean, renew- people about the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian able energy. The purpose of OIPL is to educate conflict on people on all sides. The touring display, congregations and their members about clean, which includes 30 quilts, each 3' by 3', and state- Squares in the Middle East Peace Quilt renewable energy and energy conservation and ments by the contributing artists, will remain at the enable congregational action. OIPL, a comple- church through January 28. For viewing hours, formed in 1999 to develop connections and under- ment to the Oregon Interfaith Global Warming please call the church at (503) 972-7727. standing among Palestinians, other Arabs, Jews and Campaign, is inspired by the work of Episcopal The Middle East Peace Quilt’s appearance in Israelis in the community. For information on the Power and Light, a national organization focused Portland was coordinated by Building Bridges for quilt’s tour schedule or related special events, please on global warming that helps congregations Peace in the Middle East, a local grassroots group call Building Bridges at (503) 972-7727. become emission-free institutions. A growing population and economy have increased the Northwest’s demand for electricity. Clean, renewable energy is the most environmen- Gustav Niebuhr delivers Collins Lectures tally sound source for new generation, but there is he ever-popular Collins Lectures were held said, is what kind of role these religious minorities strong push to construct inexpensive natural-gas- on December 3 and 4, featuring Gustav will play in society. Niebuhr attributed the growing fired turbines for electricity, which emit green- Niebuhr, an award-winning religion writer number of religious groups and religious practices to house gases. Since clean, renewable energy T for The New York Times. The two-day event provided rights guaranteed in the Constitution. currently costs more than electricity from fossil an opportunity for local journalists and members of On December 4, Niebuhr discussed at a morning fuels and existing hydroelectric dams, strong the faith community to hear Niebuhr’s opinions on workshop his experiences as a journalist covering consumer demand will be essential in enabling the many issues religious topics, and he offered additional observa- development of these new sources. concerning tions at the concluding event, a luncheon. Both Fossil fuels currently provide 40 percent of religion and to events were held at First United Methodist Church Oregon’s electricity. To do its share in reducing talk with him in Portland. At the luncheon, Niebuhr led a panel carbon dioxide emissions to slow global warming, about his 14- discussion on the topic “Portrayal of Religion in the Oregon must invest in aggressive conservation and year span as a Media,” which also featured journalists who report development of clean, renewable energy sources. journalist on religion in Oregon. Panelists included Bobbie Oregon’s faith communities have a tremendous writing articles Doré Foster, executive editor of The Scanner; Osker opportunity to shape the market for new electrical on religion. Spicer, writer for ; and Ed Langlois, generation. When congregations and their On Decem- writer and assistant editor for the Catholic Sentinel. members purchase clean, renewable energy, ber 3, Niebuhr The Collins Lectures continue to present out- demand for it will rise. Thus, OIPL will provide gave a lecture at standing theologians, historians, humanitarians and an effective vehicle for congregations to put their Westminster scholars who address issues related to religion and values into action to address the overarching Presbyterian society. Previous guest lecturers have included Nobel threat to God’s creation in our time—global Church in Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, religious warming. Portland titled scholar Dr. Huston Smith, and the Rev. Dr. Cecil OIPL staff will be available in selected areas of Gustav Niebuhr “Pluralism and Williams, pastor of Glide Memorial Church in San Oregon to provide faith-based education on green the Future of Religion in America.” Niebuhr said Francisco. energy and energy stewardship, and to help that the main religious identity of the United States EMO and the Collins Foundation sponsor the congregations develop action plans and “green has always been Christian, but that today there are a Collins Lectures, providing a venue for great dia- teams” to carry out those plans. For more infor- larger number of visible religious minority groups in logue and study among participants. For more mation, contact EMO’s Interfaith Network for this country than there were 30 years ago. One of the information on the Collins Lectures, please visit Earth Concerns at 503-244-8318. questions that society should be concern with, he EMO’s Web site at www.emoregon.org. Join the Walk for Farmworker Justice in June n June 18 to 24, 2001, the Walk for (PCUN), Oregon’s farmworker union, has actively • Sharing meals and evening programs with Farmworker Justice (WFJ) coalition hopes supported the workers’ collective efforts to negotiate farmworker communities Oto bring national attention to the injustices with growers for fair resolutions to significant prob- • Attending workshops with nationally renowned and struggles faced by Oregon farmworkers and their lems. Despite repeated attempts by PCUN and theologians and social justice leaders right to bargain collectively. The National Walk for religious and community organizations to create • Listening to inspiring speeches by well-known Farmworker Justice will offer an opportunity for dialogue between the two parties, NORPAC has religious, labor, and political leaders farmworkers and their supporters to convene in the systematically refused to participate in any negotia- • Participating in rallies and an interfaith service at Willamette Valley and show their solidarity. tions. Workers who attempt to claim their basic rights the state Capitol in Salem The march’s organizers and participants want to are met with discrimination, termination, eviction • Helping to build broad-based support groups for raise public awareness and increase the pressure on from grower-owned housing, mechanization of farmworkers in Oregon NORPAC to meet with the farmworkers at the harvests, proposals for anti-farmworker and anti- For registration information or to obtain a list of negotiation table. NORPAC is one of the largest immigrant legislation, and threats of physical violence. endorsers, please contact the Walk for Farmworker grower-owned processing cooperatives of frozen Throughout this weeklong event, people can show Justice coalition at (541) 607-8097, by e-mail at fruits and vegetables. their support by participating in these activities: [email protected], or by U.S. mail at WFJ coali-

Voice • January 2001 • January Voice Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste • Visiting fields where farmworkers labor tion, P.O. Box 10272, Eugene, OR 97440. Ecumenism 7 The Dalai Lama to visit Portland during Pathways to Peace festival he Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association • A youth summit on nonviolence for selected Nobel Peace Prize (NWTCA) will present a communitywide Oregon and southwest Washington high school laureates to appear at T festival called “Pathways to Peace” on May students at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum on 13 to 15 in Portland. The keynote speaker at Monday, May 14. the festival will be the Dalai Lama, spiritual • A luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in down- World Peace Conference advisor and political town Portland to benefit his May, Portland residents will have an leader of the Tibetan the NWTCA on Topportunity to experience the teachings of people, who will speak Tuesday, May 15. the Dalai Lama during his Portland visit at the about the power of compassion and nonviolence. “We are trying to unite people with great Pathways to Peace festival. (See story at left.) The NWTCA, in association with a steering wisdom about peace together with our local peace A number of statewide events are scheduled committee of other organizations, including EMO, leaders in Oregon and our national leaders to identify to occur in conjunction with the festival, laid the foundation for this three-day event. a new vision, one that focuses on the ‘spiritual search including a World Peace Conference on Events scheduled during the Dalai Lama’s visit for peace’ in today’s world,” stated Gary Alan May 15, which will take place from noon to include the following: Spanovich, executive director of the NWTCA. 5:00 p.m. at the Smith Memorial Center • A celebration of the Dalai Lama’s arrival in The NWTCA was established in 1994 to support Ballroom at Portland State University. Organiz- Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square on cultural activities for Tibetans who make their home ers and participants will discuss world peace Sunday, May 13. in Oregon and southwest Washington. The NWTCA and how it can be achieved in our lifetime. • The Amala Peace Walk, a one-mile walk for hopes that the Dalai Lama and Pathways to Peace “We have traditionally looked at the problem peace that ends at Portland’s Pioneer Court- festival will help the association in its plans to build a of world peace in secular terms. This conference house Square in time to welcome the Dalai permanent Tibetan Studies and World Peace Center looks at it from a spiritual dimension,” Lama on May 13. in Portland. The center will be the first of its kind in explained Gary Alan Spanovich, executive • A two-day seminar titled “Generating a Good North America and will help preserve Tibetan culture director for Wholistic Planning Resources. Heart and Awakening the Mind” at the Earle A. and foster the study of peace and understanding. Nobel Peace Prize laureates Betty Williams and Virginia H. Chiles Center, University of For more information, please contact the and Adolfo Pérez Esquivel are scheduled to Portland, on Monday and Tuesday, May 14 NWTCA at (503) 222-7172 or by e-mail at speak at the peace conference. Other speakers and 15. [email protected], or visit its Web site, www.nwtca.org. and participants will include Dr. Helen Caldicott; Dr. Robert K. Musil; Dr. Robert Schulz; Sr. Nirmala, successor to Mother Theresa; and the Children’s Choir for Peace. UFMCC joins EMO Mark O. Hatfield, former Oregon governor and U.S. senator, and the Rev. Mary Manin n September 27, the EMO board know that the partnership we create is Morissey of the Living Enrichment Center will of directors voted to extend strengthened by our common goals of serve as moderators. membership in EMO to the justice, inclusion and equality. Recognizing O A steering committee representing clergy, Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan the great contribution EMO has made in the business and interfaith ministries was respon- Community Churches (UFMCC). The lives of Oregonians, MCC is ready to join sible for planning the event. The committee UFMCC, a Christian denomination, was our resources with those of our sisters and included Gary A. Spanovich; David Leslie, established in 1968 by the Rev. Troy D. brothers who have worked tirelessly for so EMO executive director; business owner Bob Perry in Los Angeles and has expanded into many years to the benefit of us all.” Murase, Murase & Associates; the Rev. Stephen nine districts throughout the United States, Lori Brocker, president of the EMO board Schneider, pastor of Grace Memorial Episcopal as well as three international districts of directors, said on the occasion, “The Church; Rabbi Joshua Stampfer of Congrega- (including Eastern Canada, Australia and addition of the Metropolitan Community tion Neveh Shalom; and the Rt. Rev. Abbot Europe). Church and the Ecumenical Ministries of Joseph Wood, OSB of Mt. Angel Monastery. The Rev. Roy Cole, pastor of the Port- Oregon’s fellowship is a gift to our collective For ticket information, call (503) 725-4195. land-based Metropolitan Community Christian witness in Oregon. The MCC has If you would like to join in the efforts toward Church (MCC) stated, “The Metropolitan a strong commitment to ecumenism and building this dream of world peace, please call Community Church of Portland is honored ministering to needs of all people. We (503) 266-8996. to join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. I welcome their membership in EMO.”

“Seeing the Bible Again” theme of lecture series Lecture series presents n February 2 and 3, Dr. Marcus Borg, an back from the specialists and makes it in all its Dr. John Dominic Crossan Ointernationally known Biblical historian and complexity and splendor available to the thoughtful “The Historical Jesus and Contemporary Christian author, will present a series of lectures based on his reader,” commented Peter J. Gomes, author of The Faith” will be the main theme of a lecture series recently published book, entitled Seeing the Bible Good Book. presented by First Christian Church in Eugene on Again, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Borg’s lecture schedule is as follows: February 23 and 24. Dr. John Dominic Crossan, a Portland. “Seeing the Bible Again: What’s at Stake?” world-famous historian and best-selling author, will Borg, a professor at Oregon State Friday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. be the featured speaker. University, is considered by his peers Admission is $10 each, but is free for Crossan will introduce the topic in a lecture on Feb. to be one of today’s leading theolo- students. 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. He will conduct a gians. His latest book, Seeing the seminar on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Bible Again, will make its publication “Seeing the Bible Again: sources, methods and results of historical Jesus debut at this event and will be Applications” research. On Feb. 25, a church group discussion on available for purchase. Saturday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. the historical Jesus is scheduled for 10 a.m., and The two-day event, sponsored by to 3:00 p.m. Three talks will Crossan will deliver a sermon at an ecumenical the Center for Spiritual Develop- each be followed by a time for worship service at 11 a.m. The sermon is entitled Voice • January 2001 ment, located at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in discussion. Lunch is included in the $45 per “Psalm 82: The God of the Historical Jesus—Divine Portland, will provide an opportunity for “conversa- person admission price. Justice on Earth.” tion between Scripture, tradition, reason and For more information or to purchase tickets, These events will take place at Eugene First experience.” please call the Center for Spiritual Development at United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., in “Borg is one of the New Testament scholars of our (503) 478-1218 or visit its Web site at www.center- Eugene. For more information or to purchase tickets age whose learning is so lucid that it takes the Bible for-spiritual-development.org. to the lectures, please call the church at (541) 345- 8764. Calendar of Events January 23 February 6 contact the Rev. Melinda Smith at (503) 244-7890 or The Six Thinking Hats. 6:30 to 9 p.m., Building Care for the Dying: A Nursing Perspective for the e-mail [email protected]. Bridges, 1950 SW Sixth Ave., Room 121, Portland. Caregiver. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell House Hospice March 9 to 11 Oregon Peace Institute (OPI) presents a workshop with Center, 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. The second Sacred Trust Betrayed: Retreat for Women Survivors of Stephen Kaplan of Creativity Associates. For more in the Caring for the Terminally Ill series, this course Clergy Sexual Abuse. The Priory Spirituality Center, 500 information, contact OPI at (503) 725-8191 or touches on pain and symptom treatment and practical College St. NE, Lacey, Wash. This women-only event will [email protected]. comfort care for the dying person. For further informa- focus on the suffering carried by those who have been tion, contact the Rev. Melinda Smith at (503) 244- betrayed by one who represents a trusted institution or January 24 7890 or e-mail [email protected]. IAM Cares Annual Recognition Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to God. Healing will be sought through personal reflection, 1 p.m., OAME Cascade Plaza, 4134 N Vancouver Ave., February 8 to March 8 group discussion and consideration of the future in a Portland. Key Note Speaker Jim Francesconi, Commis- American Jesus Christ. 7:30 p.m. nightly, IFCC, 5340 N supportive environment. For more information, call sioner of Public Utilities. For more information or to Interstate Ave., Portland. Passin’ Art presents a play in (360) 438-2595 or e-mail [email protected]. RSVP, call (503) 335-6161. celebration of Black History Month. For more informa- March 12 tion, call (503) 823-4322. January 24 Wesley’s Wisdom for Christian Living. George Fox Univer- Creature as Consumer. Creature as Citizen. 7:30 p.m., February 9 to 11 sity, Portland Center Campus, 12753 SW 68th Ave., Buckley Center Auditorium, University of Portland, Healing Retreat with Massage, Healing Touch and Portland. Randy L. Maddox of Pacific University 5000 N Willamette Blvd. A free talk with theologian Intercessory Prayer. The Priory Spirituality Center, 500 will give three talks titled “Visiting the Poor,” “Holistic and author Walter Bruggemann concerning what God College St. NE, Lacey, Wash. Letting body, mind and Healing as Christian Ministry,” and “The Divine has given us and what we are each doing with it. For spirit come together in a healing space will be the focus Conspiracy.” Part of the George Fox Evangelical more information, contact Carol Dempsey at of this weekend retreat. For more information, call Seminary’s Clapp-Wesche Theological Lecture Series. For (503) 943-7366 or [email protected]. (360) 438-2595 or e-mail [email protected]. more information, contact the GFU Church Relations Office at (503) 554-2122. January 24 February 11 N Interstate Avenue Station Public Meeting. 6 to 9 p.m., Importance of Dialogue: In Search of Jewish-Christian March 14 to 25 Ockley Green Middle School, 6031 N Montana, Understanding. 3 p.m., Agnes Flannigan Chapel at Trips of Perspective. Travel to Haiti to be taught by those Portland. City of Portland Office of Transportation Lewis and Clark College, 0615 SW Palantine, Portland. who possess little of the world’s resources, to gain invites the community to identify possibilities for the A forum with Bishop John Shelby Spong and Rabbi perspective and have our lives changed. To register or for area surrounding the five planned Interstate MAX Joshua Stempfer, co-sponsored by St. Luke Lutheran more information, please call Dale Stitt or Esther stations. For updated materials, child care or more Church, Lewis and Clark College, and EMO. For more Armstrong at Journey into Freedom at (503) 244-4728 or information, contact Art Pearce at (503) 823-7791 or information, contact Michael Ford at (503) 768-7216. e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. February 11 to 13 March 30 to 31 January 27 Eliminating Bias Crimes, Healing Our Communities. The Wound of Religion and Jesus: Prophet of Resistance and Eastern Washington Ecumenical Legislative Action Event. Eugene Hilton. The Oregon Hate Crimes Conference Transformation, with the Most Rev. Richard F. Holloway. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 is presented by the city of Eugene, the Coalition The Carl H. Gross Memorial Lecture/Workshop will S Cedar, Spokane, Wash. Learn how to write letters to Against Hate Crimes, the Department of Public Safety, cover human experiences of religion, the way of Jesus, legislators on issues critical to the 2001 session, during Youth for Justice, and the Standards Training Office of and concerns of a Godless Morality. To register or for which the two-year budget will be established. Spon- the United States Attorney. The conference will include more information, contact Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at sored by the Spokane Council for Ecumenical Ministries. programs for law enforcement, nationally recognized (503) 478-1218. speakers, networking, workshops, special programs for January 27 educators, a youth conference and more. For more Art and the Inner Journey. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The information, call (541) 682-5177. Priory Spirituality Center, 500 College St. NE, Lacey, Wash. A supportive class for personal growth and February 13 healing, working with guided imagery, music, and Getting through the Day: Practical Skills for Caregiving. Interfaith Advocacy Day mandalas. For more information, call (360) 438-2595 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell House Hospice Center, or e-mail [email protected]. 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. The third in the is February 1 in Salem Caring for the Terminally Ill series, this course covers January 30 safely moving infirm individuals, giving baths, infection lease join your fellow faith-based Understanding Hospice. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell control, and more. For further information, contact the Padvocates from around the state for the House Hospice Center, 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Rev. Melinda Smith at (503) 244-7890 or e-mail second annual Interfaith Advocacy Day in Portland. The first in the Caring for the Terminally Ill [email protected]. Salem. On February 1, we will gather in series, this course will introduce hospice philosophy, Salem at First United Methodist Church, give historical perspectives on death and dying, and February 20 680 State St., in the MICAH building. cover the rights and choices of the dying person. For Living with Dying. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell House The day will begin with registration at further information, contact the Rev. Melinda Smith at Hospice Center, 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. The 8:30 a.m. and conclude with a plenary at (503) 244-7890 or e-mail [email protected]. fourth in the Caring for the Terminally Ill series, this 3:30 p.m. After a brief interfaith service in course will touch on understanding and coping with the morning, participants will attend February 2 to 4 the psychological and emotional experience of illness advocacy training and issue briefings on Money: An Integral Part of the Spiritual Journey. Journey and loss, grief, and ritual for mourning. For further into Freedom will sponsor a workshop to explore our information, contact the Rev. Melinda Smith at (503) three common areas of concern: securing personal relationship with money alongside the values 244-7890 or e-mail [email protected]. support for seniors, protecting income of our culture and the teachings of Jesus. To register or supports to ease the transition from welfare for more information, please call Dale Stitt or Esther February 27 to work, and securing adequate funding for Armstrong at Journey into Freedom at (503) 244-4728 Communication: Talking, Listening, and Being Present. affordable housing. All participants will be or e-mail [email protected]. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell House Hospice Center, encouraged to visit with their state legisla- 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. The fifth in the February 2 to 3 tors in the afternoon. Caring for the Terminally Ill series, this course focuses To register for Interfaith Advocacy Day, Seeing the Bible Again, with Dr. Marcus J. Borg. Lectures on understanding the special communication needs of please call EMO at and workshops on understanding how the Bible relates the dying person, and how to respond to someone who (503) 221-1054. to modernity, with a comparison of perspectives from is confused, disoriented, or verbally limited. For further the ancient and contemporary Christian perspectives. information, contact the Rev. Melinda Smith at (503) For more informa- For more information or to register, contact Trinity 244-7890 or e-mail [email protected]. tion, call Enid Episcopal Cathedral at (503) 478-1218. Edwards, director March 6 of public policy February 3 Finding Meaning and Sustenance While Caring for the advocacy at EMO, Third Annual Peace Feast. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Smith Dying. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hopewell House Hospice or refer to the Ballroom, Portland State University. The Oregon Peace Center, 6171 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. The sixth EMO Web site at Institute and Sokagakki International present a day and last in the Caring for the Terminally Ill series, this www.emoregon.org. dedicated to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. course addresses self care for caregivers, facing the For further information, contact OPI at (503) 725- challenges of terminal illness and loss, and spiritual care 8192 or e-mail [email protected]. perspectives on caregiving. For further information,