ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES Vol. 43, No. 2 Portland, Oregon of OREGON voice Fall 2013 Inside... “Charter of Compassion” founder Karen Armstrong The future is announced as 2014 Collins Lecturer before us, p. 2 As part of the ongoing was commissioned to 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, celebration of Ecumenical write and present a British Christianity and Islam. She Ministries of Oregon’s TV documentary on the traces the evolution of the 40th Anniversary, the Collins life of St. Paul, The First three major monotheistic Sanctuary Lecture will be delivered by Christian—a project that traditions from their community garden internationally known author, involved traveling to the beginnings in the Middle comparative religion scholar, Holy Land to retrace the East up to the present day. developed, p. 3 former Roman Catholic steps of the saint. Armstrong Armstrong’s The Great religious sister and “Charter of described this visit as a Transformation: The Beginning Compassion” founder Karen “breakthrough experience” of Our Religious Traditions Armstrong. The lecture will that defi ed her prior (2006) continues this theme World AIDS Day: be held on March 6, 2014, assumptions. It was also the and examines the emergence “Getting to zero,” at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral inspiration for virtually all and codifi cation of the world’s in Portland. her subsequent work, which great religions during the so- p. 4 Armstrong has been focuses on commonalities called Axial age—identifi ed Photo credit: Jerry Bauer called “a prominent and of the major religions, by Karl Jaspers to describe The 2014 Collins Lecture will prolifi c religious historian” such as the importance of the period from 800 to feature Karen Armstrong— internationally known author, ROSS breast and described as “arguably compassion and the 200 BC, during which comparative religion scholar, the most lucid, wide-ranging Golden Rule. similar revolutionary thinking former Roman Catholic health services and consistently interesting Armstrong fi rst rose to appeared in Persia, India, religious sister and “Charter of Compassion” founder. save lives, p. 5 religion writer today.” prominence in 1993 with her China and the Occident. In 1984, Armstrong book A History of God: The Continued on page 7

Bill McKibben on fossil fuel Growing food justice in Rockwood divestment, p. 6 Community food assessment neighbors in a process of Results from the surveys 1) farmers markets Ecumenical Ministries of collectively examining food- show that over 43 percent 2) grocery stores Oregon’s (EMO) Interfaith related issues and community of survey respondents cite 3) community gardens Forbes homiletics Food & Farms Partnership assets in order to prompt transportation as a challenge (IFFP) is wrapping up a changes and build food to getting groceries. With Next steps toward workshop to end grassroots community food security. The assessment was 76 percent of respondents food justice hunger, p. 7 assessment in Gresham’s led by the Neighborhood doing their main grocery This information is only Rockwood neighborhood. Assessment Team, comprised shopping at Winco in the beginning in terms of Considered a “food desert”— of eight Rockwood residents Portland (approximately implementing necessary typically an area in the of different cultural fi ve miles from Rockwood) changes around food equity Insert: industrialized world where backgrounds. The results of because of affordable in Rockwood. Concerns 2012 EMO healthy, affordable food is the assessment were shared prices, most Rockwood about food exist for diffi cult to obtain—Rockwood at three community forums residents’ food dollars do not many individuals in the Annual Report has a poverty rate of held in April, June and July. economically benefi t their neighborhood, and they can 26 percent and limited access Since the fall of 2012, the own community. be addressed in an effective to supermarkets and other Neighborhood Assessment The new food resources way when residents and sources of healthy food, as well Team has been conducting that Rockwood respondents organizations come together as transportation challenges. surveys and focus groups in most want in their to create a strong, united The goal of the community Rockwood to determine the neighborhood are (in order voice around food equity and food assessment is to engage needs of the community. of preference): Continued on page 3

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Voice • Fall 2013 celebrated the50 Last month,thenation 21 Oregon dynamicallyalive, well intothe continue tokeeptheecumenicalmovement in leadershipteamthatwill building thenew diversity, relations, expandinginterfaith and equitably intoOregon’s increasing demographic current decade,we are focusedonliving Andmoving ofthe intotheearlypart of ourcommitmentsinthe2000’s. environmental sustainabilitycharacterized much deepening program of development insupport terror” andprotection ofhumanrights,and thecoursebetween the“warcharting on Sept. outreach, 11,2001—enhancedinterfaith inearneston In century—starting thenew common cause. community anditsalliescametogetherin gays andlesbianswere placeswhere thefaith ballot initiatives thatdiscriminatedagainst peace intheMiddle East,andoppositionto for opportunities of casesHIV/AIDS,new In the1990’s, theincrease inthenumber were ofcriticalconcern. proliferation ofthenuclearweapons buildup development, andissuesrelated tothe In the1980’s, thefarmcrisis,rural of tribesinOregon were onouragenda. Vatican federal recognition II,andsupporting forecumenismaffordedopportunities by Vietnam War refugees, livingfullyintonew In the1970’s, addressing theneedsof engaged inover itsfirst 40years. thatEMOhasnotbeen an issueofimportance those onthemarginsofsociety, there ishardly a missionofhealing,andstandingforwith Driven by thecallfrom God tobeengagedin to thechurch andbroader societyinOregon. understanding ofjusthow EMOis important with EMO,Ihave cometodeepenmy listened topeopletalkabouttheirexperiences AsIhave read archival materialsand for thejourneyahead. milestoneandrenew ourenergy this important and gatheringsthroughout 2014tocelebrate 40 years ago,we willhave anumberofevents In lightofthismomentousoccasion Council ofChurches wasnow complete. the Oregon CouncilofChurches andPortland from thestateofOregon, andthemergerof EMO received itsnonprofi t corporatecharter anniversary.important In December 1973, of Oregon (EMO)issoontocelebratean Closertohome,Ecumenical Ministries with respect anddignity. at thepointwhere indeedallpeopleare treated of heavyliftingneededtoensure thatwe arrive equity front inthiscountry, there isstillalot much progress ontheracial that, whilethere hasbeen reminds us anniversary prepare forthefuture. This remember thepastandto timeto one isanimportant suchasthis anniversary on Washington.An oftheMarchanniversary room dialoguesthathappened inthe1960’s and unity. Whether itisProtestant-Catholic living and desire tolive intotheScripturalcallto predecessor organizationsare thecommitment ofEMOandits Centraltothehistory Leadership The future isbefore us st century. th

David Leslie 40 more years of faithful service andwitness!” 40 more years offaithfulservice God’slet usboldlytoast,“With help, here’s to Andontheeve ofnextyear’s anniversary, injustice anddivisionsare alltooprevalent. peace, justice,andunityinplaceswhere war, and torenew your own energytomakereal and onwhoseshoulderswe standtoday, to liftupthosewhohave blazed thetrail celebrations. Considerusingthisanniversary So Iinviteyou tojoininnextyear’s urgent task. tomorrow’s ecumenicalleadersistoday’s during thenext40years andbeyond. Finding people andcommunitieswillbringtoEMO is dependentonthetalentsandgiftsthatnew fortomorrow’sefforts, ecumenicalmovement redoubling ouroutreach andrecruitment Aswe looktothefuture, we are ministries andprogram services. us andallowthemthrough our ustoserve theirhealthandwell-being with who entrust of thousandspeoplethroughout theyears positions, donors,volunteers andthehundreds inleadership including thosewhohave served make theorganizationandmovement great, At theendofday, itisthepeoplewho acommunityorganization. that EMOistruly toliftupthepeoplewhoensureopportunity 40 Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon’s ways. supported issues ofthedayinshared andmutually faith communitieswork togetheronthe the transformationthatcanhappenwhen respectful relationships andfriendships, unity. We of understandwell theimportance “it isindeedgood” whenpeoplelive in rooted inthePsalmist’s testimony that is Jesus’ prayer “that theyallmaybeone,” andwitness At thecore ofthisministry between faithcommunities. building bridgesbothwithinthechurch and spirituality, EMOisattheforefront of theology orexperiencingNative American Christian, Muslim), learningaboutBuddhist between the “Abrahamic faiths” (Jewish, 1970’s, conversations ormore contemporary Resources forpeaceinSyria resources inthedaysahead. lists manyofthesereligious statementsandresources, andwe willcontinuetopostmore world have shared theirperspectives ontheSyrian crisis.Our website, www.emoregon.org, to thehumanitariancrisisinSyria. Religious leadersandfaithcommunitiesthroughout the At thetimeofthispublication,ournation’s response politicalleaderswere debatingmilitary th anniversary celebration will also give us the celebrationwillalsogive usthe anniversary Michelle Bush, graphic designer, editor Ecumenical MinistriesofOregon David A.Leslie,executive director website www.emoregon.org email [email protected] telephone (503)221-1054 Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon voi Find us on FaceBook fax (503)223-7007 Publisher: c e Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches American Baptist Churches oftheCentralPacifi Presbyterian Church (USA)–Presbytery oftheCascades United Church ofChrist•United Methodist Church Christian Church (Disciples ofChrist)inOregon Church oftheBrethren •CommunityofChrist Area Jewish Committee named leaderofOregon Joanne Van Ness Menashe community well.” theorganizationandJewishwill serve and commitmenttotheOAJC are strong and of collaborationandinnovation. Joanne’s vision impact people’s lives andbringsatrackrecord an effective advocate forcausesthatpositively our decisiontohire her. She ispassionate and board relations, andwe couldn’t behappierwith experience indevelopment, managementand OAJC president. “Joanne bringsyears of executive director!” saidElise Brickner-Schulz, unanimously voted inastheOAJC’s new “IamdelightedthatJoanne was of Sisterhood ofCongregation Beth Israel. and CedarSinai Park, andsheisvicepresident board ofdirectors forCongregation Beth Israel the ‘90’s Nominee. She onthe currently serves Ore.;Corvallis, andOutstanding Oregonian of Governor Barbara Roberts; First Citizen Award, community awards includingCommendationby Van Ness Menashe hasreceived numerous Festival andDowntown Association. Corvallis Oregon Symphony, Oregon Shakespeare Humanities, Nonprofit AssociationofOregon, with theOregon Ballet Theatre, Oregon extensive background inleadershippositions multiple facetsofthecommunity. She hasan decades shesuccessfullybrought together where forover two driven organizations, in several mission- community leadership of brings ahistory Van Ness Menashe Sept 3,2013. director effective named executive Menashe hasbeen Joanne VanNess announced that Committee (OAJC) of Oregon Area Jewish The Board ofDirectors Roman CatholicArchdiocese ofPortland Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Religious Society ofFriends (Quakers) Episcopal Diocese ofEasternOregon MEMBER DENOMINATIONS African Methodist Episcopal Church Episcopal Diocese ofOregon Greek Orthodox Church director ofOAJC. Menashe namedexecutive Joanne Van Ness c Coast 3 Voice • Fall 2013 and Glisan (see story and Glisan th Food Food us for a Join Fundraiser Justice Farms & Food Interfaith EMO’s Join for its second annual Partnership Makeover: “Extreme Fundraiser, Justice Food The Charity.” Beyond Hunger Addressing 22, on Oct. will begin at 5:30 p.m. event Church, Congregational 2013, at First Cost: $45 Portland. Ave., 1126 SW Park for aper person (includes dinner); $350 online at securely table of eight. Register www.emoregon.org. a speaker will be Andy Fisher, Our leading national expert on community extensively has written Fisher food security. on such topics as farm to school, farmers communities, in low-income markets co-founded He and local food policy. Security and led the Community Food ofCoalition (CFSC), a national alliance on food access and local working groups and created 1994 to 2011. He food, from food the concept of community publicized in building a key role and played security, a has played Fisher the food movement. in gaining passage of numerouslead role pieces of federal legislation, including the and the Farm Projects Community Food is currently He to School grant program. writing a book about the corporate uence on the anti-hunger movement, infl serves on theto be published in 2014. He and Market, Farmers of Portland Board in northeastlives Portland. or organization would congregation your If please call cosponsor, like to be an event at (503) 221-1054, ext. 214. Holmes Jenny Continued from page 1 Continued from Growing food justice above), as well as other collaborations with local as well above), healthy and organizations to improve residents access and nutrition education. food retail energy and vision “There is tremendous and social residents among Rockwood the quality of life service agencies to improve EMO Holmes, food,” says Jenny through director. Ministries Environmental a was made possible by The project U.S. the grant from Project Community Food with matching Department of Agriculture the Catholic Campaign for Human funds from Program, Hunger Presbyterian Development, services and in-kind of Foundation, the Jackson agencies, individuals and businesses. security in Rockwood. security in Rockwood. Partnership & Farms Food The Interfaith to some of the needs responding is already with working the assessment by ed by identifi to startcommunity groups a community at NE 196 garden Environmental Ministry Environmental Members of Gresham Bible Church constructed ADA ADA Members of Gresham Bible Church constructed raised beds for the community garden. volunteers were students from the Mount Hood Hood the Mount students from were volunteers for Education Community College Scholarships (SEED) program. Development and Economic Mexico, from SEED helps high school graduates develop Central America, and the Caribbean development. skills in social and local economic of the SEED program Perez Citlali Reyes was a summer intern. She also served as IFFP’s providing the garden, huge help in developing and translation of materials into Spanish is excited Perez members. Reyes recruiting at Mount to use the education she received Community College and through Hood her local her internship at IFFP to improve wants to She Mexico. community in Oaxaca, focus on water conservation and developing vegetable communities through stronger is there at schools were gardens—particularly likely more are as children no lunch program, to attend school if lunch is available. would like to support congregation or your you If at Holmes please call Jenny project, the garden (503) 221-1054, ext. 214. Earth Care Summit. Summit. Care Earth fth annual fth

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns and Oregon for Earth Concerns and Oregon Network Interfaith of Oregon’s Ministries Ecumenical faithful in seeking to be more that are & Light invite all congregations Power Interfaith to our fi earth care Earth Care Summit, “Breath of Life: Earth’s Atmosphere” Atmosphere” of Life: Earth’s “Breath Summit, Earth Care Portland. Ave., 1314 SW Park Church, Christian 27, 2014, 5:30 to 9 p.m., at First Jan. Cost (includes dinner): $25 per person; $15 for students; $200 for table of eight. The focus of the summit will be clean air and a stable climate in the context of faith and Treasurer, State Oregon Wheeler, Ted will include and spiritual practice. Speakers of director Campaign and executive of the Climate Ethics coordinator Bob Doppelt, individuals and and local actions for congregations, Practical Group. Innovation Resource communities will also be provided. soon for Check the EMO website with others and be inspired! Come network call information or to be a cosponsor, more For at www.emoregon.org. registration at (503) 221-1054, ext. 214. Holmes Jenny

As a fi rst step in following up on the needs following rst step in As a fi Community Food Rockwood ed in the identifi Assessment (see article on page 1), EMO’s (IFFP) Partnership & Farms Food Interfaith a new of has spearheaded the development for the neighborhood, community garden in partnership with Anawim Christian and which is hosting the garden, Community, Group. Justice Community Food Rockwood than places more are Community gardens the issue of hunger, food to address to grow They are certainly that. although they are of a also places to build the social fabric encourage healthy eating and community, food, share to grow learn how physical activity, social support, cultural traditions, provide and much more. includes community garden The Rockwood beds and two handicapped accessible raised The garden 18 feet. 14 plots measuring 9 by and sliding scale with seeds has an affordable starts provided. small is funded through The garden Water and Soil East Multnomah grants from as Conservation of the Brethren, and Church shed was as individual donations. A garden well Tradeswomen. built with the help of Oregon the donations include wood from In-kind and Recology compost from Center, Rebuilding Additional Exchange. Savers Seed seeds from nish the garden needed to fi donations are infrastructure. the project for group rst volunteer The fi adult eco-justice young was the Eco-Stewards youth agencies. Other of Presbyterian program adults helped with the garden, and young School students, who High including La Salle performed a day of service garden on various young Other needs to kick off the school year.

established in Rockwood in Rockwood established Sanctuary community garden Sanctuary garden community 4

Voice • Fall 2013 Community Ministries don’t hearanythingaboutthatanymore.” I hear, “Oh, isthat stillaproblem? Ifeellike I work withindividualslivingHIV/AIDS, And more thananythingelse,whenItellpeople employers, andthelargercommunity. partners differently withanHIVdiagnosis—by family, HIV/AIDS. People continuetobetreated and misinformationthatstillsurround It alsomeanshavingtodealwiththestigma HIVdiagnoses. number ofnew but are now facingasignificant increase inthe the devastation AIDScausedinthe1980s, people—a generationthatdidnotexperience This isareality notrecognized by manyyoung your bodyandcostthousandsofdollarsayear. rest whichcandevastate ofyour lifeondrugs, sentence itoncewas.It stillmeansspendingthe those infected,even ifitisnolongerthedeath AnHIVdiagnosisisa“game changer” for lives—much hasnotchanged. HIV/AIDS are livinglongerandhealthier adherence ismaintained,andpeoplewith available thatcansuppress when thevirus has changedsince1998—treatments are now to theglobalAIDSpandemic. While much year onDec. 1,isintendedtocallattention Organization, World AIDSDay, each observed Established in1988by the World Health By Lindsay Ross-Hunt, seniorprogram HIVServices manager Getting tozero: Zero HIVinfections.Zero new discrimination.Zero AIDSrelated deaths. World AIDSDay 2013 “Second Home” students fiDocumentary lm features homeless at www.emoregon.org/secondhome.php. Beaverton Second Home’s Facebook pages and country.fi The youth homelessnessinOregon andthe will alsohelpinbuilding awareness around Second Home inpromoting the program, it This educationaltool willnotonlyaid stable housing. ways inwhichtheyare growing asaresult of men intheSecond Home program andthe oftwoyoung thattells thestory documentary based film company—created athree-minute unaccompanied. Stillmotion—a Canada- School District whoare bothhomelessand to househighschoolstudentsintheBeaverton Second Home isauniquecommunityeffort workshop. were thefocusofStillmotion’s fi four nonprofits inthePortland metro area that Home program wasrecently chosenasoneof Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon’s Second lm can be viewedatEMO’s and lm creation be postedonEMO’s website. Information for the HIVDay Center—detailsforwhichwill Dec. 4atConcordia University inPortland for hosting itsannualfundraisingbreakfast on Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon willbe related deaths.” infections. Zero discrimination.Zero AIDS theme is“Getting tozero: Zero HIV new activities around World AIDSDay. The 2013 Eachyear, there are avariety ofevents and invitation forsomeoneelsetogettested. fear holdover ourcommunityandissuesan to gettestedreduces thepower thatstigmaand in testingitself. Eachpersonwhostepsforward stigma andmisinformationare alsocombated treatment asneeded,butHIV/AIDS-related Getting testednotonlyopensdoorstoearly groups. 15-65 years ofageandnotjust“high-risk” that cliniciansscreen forHIVinallindividuals Services Task Force issuedarecommendation know theirstatus. This year, theU.S.Preventive one infive HIVpositive individualsdoesnot According totheCentersforDisease Control, component forreducing transmission. Screening forHIVisanotherkey transmission rates. access tocare andtreatment, thereby reducing allow anumberofHIVpositive peopletoget available. The Affordable Care Act isgoingto Andthankfully, helpisbecomingmore there isagreat dealofwork stilltodo. been solved. It isn’t thesameasitwas,andyet past, butitdoesn’t meantheAIDSpuzzle has from AIDSdon’t hauntusastheydidinthe exist. imagesofthosesuffering The startling anymore, itdoesn’t meanthatAIDSdoesn’t faces ofpeopledyingfrom anunknown disease disease. Though we nolongerseethegaunt us theillusionofsafetyandend The phrase“out ofsight,outmind” gives documentary. Stillmotion teameditingtheSecondHome If you know astudentwhocouldbenefi 221-1054, ext. 208. contact Jenny Pratt, [email protected], (503) more aboutthisprogram, information please provider intheBeaverton area, orwouldlike Second Home, wouldlike tobeavolunteer home tfrom

Photocredit: Stillmotion HIV-day_center.php. call (503)460-3822orvisitwww.emoregon.org/ For more aboutEMO’s information HIVServices, to “zero.” can keepmoving forward. Together we canget found atwww.worldaidsdaynw.org. Together we the manyother World AIDSDay events canbe Childhood Arrivals (DACA). including 18forDeferred Action for offered legalassistanceto709clients SOAR Immigration LegalServices Cuba andninefrom theCongo). Refugee Newcomers Program (fi 14 children intheSchoolAssistancefor and five from Iran); andSOAR enrolled former Soviet Union, five from Ethiopia Burma, five from Somalia, onefrom the 14 from Bhutan, 22from Iraq, 13from resettled 104refugees (38from Cuba, Sponsors Organized toAssistRefugees housing. students foratotalofeightmonths unaccompanied Beaverton highschool Second Home housedfourhomelessand self-suffi received rental assistance,and46attended care, 32received legalassistance,six mammograms, 15clientsreceived dental received free examsand cervical/breast sessions,22women sexual assaultsupport 18 womenattendeddomesticviolence/ including: 322 clientswithdirect services, Russian Oregon Social provided Services adults. alcohol-free housingfor63low-income Patton Home provided and drug- with theassistanceof250volunteers. 50,000 itemsofclothingto11,000clients, distributed 600,000poundsoffoodand Northeast Emergency Food Program Center and2,300therapeuticencounters. including 2,118visitstotheHIVDay assisted179clients, HIV Services School. Bread Express, andstudentsatNickerson clients oftheHIVDay CenterandDaily the residents ofthePatton Home, Food prepared Services 5,717mealsfor of 2013... During thesecondquarter numbers Ministries by the EMO Community ciency classes. ve from 5 Voice • Fall 2013 ed agents and partners, nd certifi Oregonians Long live to ready Oregon Cover launch its online health in marketplace coverage October 600,000 Oregonians Approximately lack health insurance—about currently the With of the population. 15 percent Care implementation of the Affordable will be able to Oregonians more Act, if they already even get health coverage, is estimated a health condition. It have 160,000 and 320,000 that between the through people will obtain coverage next year. exchange is a new online Oregon Cover clear that provides marketplace exchange information on a range of insurance families and small plans. Individuals, businesses can make side-by-side comparisons and choose the right plan will include The marketplace for them. both private from health coverage and public medical programs, insurers and Healthy Plan Health such as Oregon nancial aid) will be (or fi Kids. Subsidies based on personal income. available 1, 2013, and opens Oct. Enrollment continues for individuals through does not 2014. Coverage 31, March 1, 2014, so consumers begin until Jan. the plenty of time to go through have application and shopping process. with agents and community Working partners is free. To fi Service at Center Oregon call the Cover (1-855-268-3767) or 1-855-CoverOR visit CoverOregon.com.

cancer screening. In a community where a community where In cancer screening. health was not a priority, historically women’s engaged actively now are BHES volunteers women and instigating social in empowering health. of women’s perceptions change around women Russian-speaking and more As more their experiences, come forward to share witnessed noticeable changes staff have ROSS participants, in the attitudes of program as well community. as leaders in the Russian-speaking about just one of the the article below (Read client stories that demonstrates many powerful this change.) information about the ROSS Breast more For visit program, Support & Education Health or call www.emoregon.org/ross-health.php (503) 777-3437. Photo credit: Olga Rigucci Olga credit: Photo Community Ministries Community know about breast cancer, nor understand nor cancer, about breast know cancer- to prevent early detection methods deaths. related and outreach addition to intensive In in the community, educational presentations outreach BHES community Yevseyeva, Lilya long-term specialist since 2006, often forms as with her clients, supportive relationships treatment. they undergo cancer diagnosis and of BHES clients who receive 30 percent About is not It a diagnosis do not pursue treatment. that uncommon for some clients to conclude will and should not be their illness is God’s with medical intervention,addressed believing through the cancer is that the only way to treat speakers have many Russian Because prayer. the risks of regarding such misperceptions Yevseyeva’s cancer and options for treatment, education, through is vital to saving lives work as emotional supportas well advocacy. and A notable success within the BHES Yevseyeva’s base. volunteer is its strong program former clients to act as to recruit work hard health educators has paid off. breast volunteer former clients a new provides Volunteering encouraging way to help their community by women to seek breast other Russian-speaking ROSS Breast Health Education & Support (left) Yevseyeva Community Outreach Specialist Lilya a breast cancer survivor. with Vera, her story would help women realize how her story how would help women realize and she is to saving lives, essential screening wanted to encourage other women to obtain also Vera basis. a mammogram on a regular her message to other diagnosed wanted to share because it women to not put off treatment, could be lifesaving. decided Vera thrilled that were at ROSS Staff 13, and on Dec. her storyto share publicly, and a BHES volunteer Yevseyeva Vera, 2012, language internet on the Russian all appeared They discussed Family. TV channel Slavic and its successes and the BHES program her shared Vera importantly, challenges. Most story powerful and all that she learned as a own would lives BHES client, in the hope that more as a result. be saved

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Since 2001, EMO’s Russian Oregon Social Social Oregon Russian 2001, EMO’s Since has been serving Russian Services (ROSS) Education Health the Breast speakers through educating (BHES) program, & Support cancer and the thousands about breast importance as helping as well of early detection, and cancer treatment women access screening has this program the past 11 years, services. For G. Komen Susan funded by been generously Washington. and SW of Oregon for the Cure culturally-specifi The BHES program’s Russian-speaking survivors their stories to share Russian-speaking Russian- services critical to empowering are of their speaking women to take control health, as the majority of these women own do not trust or feel comfortable working The majority of with non-Russian-speakers. newcomers to the Portland Russian-speaking Christians who Evangelical are area metro former persecution in the experienced religious a distrust of which engendered Union, Soviet institutions. government to their social isolation and language Due families are barriers, many Russian-speaking of social and medical services not aware that are unlikely to extremely to them and are available do not understand Most on their own. inquire health insurance, system, have the healthcare ROSS breast health services and inspire breast lives save ROSS During 2008, ROSS Breast Health Education Education Health Breast 2008, ROSS During (BHES) Community Outreach & Support multiple received Yevseyeva Lilya Specialist women who had Russian-speaking calls from the BHES mammograms through received cancer. diagnosed with breast and were program Vera. of these women was One was diagnosed Vera the age of 45, At After a series cancer. with stage two breast and other tests, including an of screenings to she still refused ultrasound and biopsy, After a what was happening to her. believe refused Vera lumpectomy was performed, chemotherapy but did to take the follow-up Six concede to undergo radiation therapy. a mammogram months after the surgery, was cancer-free. Vera that showed later in 2010, another a year However, that mammogram was performed that revealed to the and had spread the cancer had returned doctor Vera’s organs. lymph nodes and nearby chemotherapy again, and this time, prescribed the importance of this treatment, realizing and has since been undergoing agreed, Vera basis. chemotherapy on a regular was provided Vera her ordeal, Throughout who helped her Yevseyeva, with support from translation schedule appointments, provided services,and interpretation continual and gave and moral support.advocacy and contacted ROSS Vera 2012, In her story to share as a her desire expressed though she was even cancer survivor, breast said that at the time. She not feeling well to inspire others to inspire Breast cancer survivor shares her story cancer survivor shares Breast 6

Voice • Fall 2013 Public Policy Advocacy McKibben addressed thesequestionsfurther: In aNovember article, 2012Sojourners functional congress. most effective strategies,intheabsenceofa the root oftheproblem andisoneofthe success ofdivestment, hebelieves itgetsto itwork?” “Will While hedoesnotguarantee Portland divestment now?” event, “Why and McKibben isoftenasked,ashewasatthe onEarth.” industry instead theproblem ispowered by therichest isn’t alackofinformationorscience,but record ofaccomplishingnothing. The problem for 25years, andwe have a25-year bipartisan McKibben stated,“We have known thesigns around theKeystone XLtarsandspipeline. faithleadershave beenengagingin efforts respectful civildisobedience,similartothe encouraged theoldergenerationtoconsider excessive amountsoffossilfuels.McKibben also The goalistorevoke thesociallicensetoburn in South Africaduringthe1980’s and1990’s. engage indivesting infossilfuels,astheydid encouraging faithcommunitiestovisibly passionate andthoughtfulcalltoaction, At theJuly event, McKibben gave a “Global warming’sarticle, math.” terrifyingnew which emergedfrom hisviralRolling Stone Portland lastyear forthe“Do theMath” tour, fuels divestment messagefrom hisvisitto attendees were familiarwithMcKibben’s fossil Sometheir fossilfueldivestment efforts. and Evangelical Lutheran congregations shared and denominations.LeadersoflocalUnitarian The audienceincludedpeopleofmanyfaiths (coal). Longview Ports of Vancouver oil)and (oilshalecrude facilitiesfrom comingtothe export Washington tostopfossilfuel in town efforts tosupport Methodist Church inPortland. McKibben was and authorBill McKibben atFirst United United Methodist Sunday schoolteacher, luncheonwithclimateactivist, interfaith On July 17,over 110peopleattendedan Oregon religious leadersgathertoopposethedeathpenalty fossil fueldivestment Bill McKibben energizes Oregon faithcommunitiesfor Church islocatedatSW18 preceding dinner. First United Methodist and willbeginat5:30p.m., withareception for Alternatives totheDeath Penalty (OADP) Penalty” banquetissponsored by Oregonians People “The ofFaith AgainsttheDeath First United Methodist Church. abolition ofthedeathpenaltyatPortland’s ofthe Oct. 16forapublicbanquetinsupport of Oregon’s religious communitieswillgatheron Religious leadersandmembersfrom anumber executive director. gatheringoffersan “This Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon (EMO) traditions inthiscountry,” saysDavid Leslie, in commonby manyreligious movements and moralpositionheld makes publicanimportant ofthe abolitionofthedeathpenalty support “An gatheringofthistypein interfaith Portland. you, ortheinstitutionthatyou’re of, apart It doesn’t matterifyou drive aPrius: If th andJefferson, will have achancetolearn how theyandtheir penalty willbe shared, andpeople inattendance Religious statementsagainstthedeath be inattendance. Buddhist andSociety ofFriends (Quakers) will Unitarian Universalist, Disciples ofChrist, Church, Jewish, Mennonite, Muslim, Sikh, American Baptist Church, United Methodist Church ofChrist,Church oftheBrethren, America, Roman CatholicChurch, United Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in council membersrepresenting theEpiscopal ministers, rabbisandotherreligious leadership It isanticipatedthatbishops,executive evening’s cosponsors. punishment inOregon.” EMOisoneofthe our commonmissiontoendtheuseofcapital Oregon’s religious leadershipandstrengthen unprecedented tonetwork with opportunity Luke’s Lutheran spokeabouthiscongregation’s fuels. At themeeting,Michael Hall ofSt. the EMOBoard ofDirectors todivest infossil divestment movement. In June, OIPLinvited a program ofEMO,hasbeentrackingthe Oregon Interfaith Power &Light(OIPL), resolution atitsfallassembly. the Episcopal Church isconsideringasimilar national assembly. The Oregon Diocese of a divestment resolution totheir toforward Lutheran Church inAmerica(ELCA) passed In May, theOregon Synod oftheEvangelical forfossilfueldivestment. announced hissupport Day onJune 5,Portland Mayor CharlesHales divest from fossilfuels.On World Environment Foundation wasthefirst Oregon foundationto with aphilanthropic foundation.Oregon’s Jubitz faith communities,localgovernment, andeven gaining momentumincollegesanduniversities, The fossilfueldivestment movement is current underground reserves forever. breaks, andpledgetokeep80percent oftheir theirspecial topreserve across thecountry lobbying in Washington, DC,andstatecapitols hydrocarbons,to stopexploringfornew stop The request tothefossilfuelcompaniesis equities andcorporatebondswithinfi commingled fundsthatincludefossilfuelpublic and divest from direct ownership andany investmentany new infossilfuelcompanies asks institutionleaderstoimmediatelyfreeze McKibben’s “Go Fossil Free Campaign” and oilgas.Now. defi That’s thedefi tofi trying now ExxonMobil spends$100millionaday towardheadlong rush Right destruction. them opentopoliticalcompromise, slow the will begintopressure thosecompanies,make And ifthoseinstitutionssellthatstock,it creation. 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Photo credit: Michelle Bush 7 Voice • Fall 2013 rst The “Week of The “Week for Christian Prayer 2014” will Unity take place during 18 to 25. January The chosen theme Christ been divided?” for 2014 is “Has (1 Corinthians 1:13). a Octave, Unity The Church for of Prayer Week of the forerunner by was developed Christian Unity, SA, at Graymoor Wattson, Paul Father and was fi York, New in Garrison, 18 to 25, 1908. observed January from for Christian of Prayer Week the Today, invites the whole Christian Unity the world to pray community throughout of Jesus in communion with the prayer (John 17:21). they all may be one” “that for of Prayer for the “Week Materials 2014”—including daily Christian Unity guide, ecumenical and prayer scripture prayer of God, celebration of the word poster and worship bulletin card, Graymoor from be ordered cover—can at Institute & Interreligious Ecumenical www.GEII.org/Order. Celebrate ecumenism Celebrate of during the “Week for Christian Prayer Unity” 2014 Collins Lecture with Armstrong 2014 Collins Lecture with Continued from page 1 Continued from In February 2008, Armstrong received received 2008, Armstrong February In used that She TED Prize. the $100,000 of a “Charter occasion to call for the creation (charterforcompassion.org), for Compassion” highlighting the fundamental principle that compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us wish to be treated others as we always to treat ourselves. urgently need to make compassion “We in our luminous and dynamic force a clear, “Rooted world,” states Armstrong. polarized in a principled determination to transcend down shness, compassion can break selfi political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships is the path It lled humanity. and to a fulfi to enlightenment, and indispensable to the of a just economy and a peaceful creation global community.” As further they become available, details and information for the 2014 Collins registration will be posted on Armstrong with Karen Lecture at www.emoregon.org. website EMO’s Interfaith Relations & Interfaith Ecumenical

Interreligious Affairs at the U.S. Conference Affairs at the U.S. Conference Interreligious he was the recently, More of Catholic Bishops. and of Ecumenical Professor Distinguished Theological Theology at Memphis Historical Seminary. joined the Lewis the fall of 2011, Gros In as the Catholic Ill., in Romeoville, University was also He Scholar in Residence. Studies Studies, for Pentecostal of the Society president and ce of Ecumenical consultant to the Offi Affairs of the Archdiocese Interreligious at Catholic of Chicago, adjunct professor and dean of the Institute Theological Union, Leadership. for Catholic Ecumenical The Rev. Dr. James Forbes will present a homiletics James Forbes will present a Dr. The Rev. at workshop, which focuses on ending hunger, Oct. 18. Highland Christian Center in Portland on even when faced with the obstacle of disbelief. when faced with the obstacle of even is senior minister emeritus of the Forbes City and York in New Church Riverside of the Nations of the Healing president being called to Riverside’s Before Foundation. as a professor spent 15 years pulpit, Forbes Theological Seminary at Union of preaching of his extensive Because City. York in New is often and his charismatic style, Forbes career 1996, In preacher. as the preacher’s introduced him as one of the 12 recognized Newsweek preachers.” effective “most information, Newell- contact Matt more For [email protected] at World, for the Ching, Bread or (503) 922-2182.

The Rev. Dr. James Forbes, Jr. is traveling the is traveling Jr. Forbes, James Dr. The Rev. message that we God’s conveying country, this message to will bring He can end hunger. leading a homiletics by in October Portland others for ministers, pastors and workshops participants will come Workshop who preach. for away with helpful tools and techniques call to engage as a renewed as well preaching, and mercy to do justice, love our congregations walk humbly with God. will be held on The homiletics workshop at 12 to 2:30 p.m., 18, from Oct. Friday, St., 7600 NE Glisan Christian Center, Highland is to attend the workshop The cost Portland. online at $15; lunch is included. Register phone at (503) or by www.bread.org/events for Bread by is sponsored This event 922-2182. of Oregon, Ministries Ecumenical World, the Voices. Center for Christian and Oregon about states that when preaching Forbes one must engage people in scripture hunger, a truth that will impact and and show my sermon is right, “If transform behavior. sense of urgency with a fresh people will leave said. called to do,” Forbes to do what they are us that food is essential reminds Forbes creation—before llment of God’s to the fulfi man and woman in Genesis, creating even provides in creation God food. “If creates God says, “it is an anomalous situation food,” Forbes eat.” some people can’t a world where to have Thus, starvation a distortion and hunger are and our call is to heal the world— of creation anyone who preaches who anyone pastors & for ministers, workshop A homiletics Preaching to end hunger with Rev. Dr. James Forbes Forbes James Dr. with Rev. to end hunger Preaching Brother Jeffrey Gros, 75, died in Chicago, Ill., 75, died in Chicago, Ill., Gros, Jeffrey Brother Christian La Salle 12, 2013. A De on Aug. in known he was well for 58 years, Brother its for broadening the ecumenical movement scope, published widely in theological journals books on and periodicals, edited numerous and religious ecumenism, and spoke to various the world. throughout educational groups met Brother those who never “Even with the body of his impressed are Jeffrey but those who knewecumenical work, him of discovering had the additional advantage that his passion for dialogue and unity was chancellor of Tully, contagious,” said Mary Jo “That passion is a of Portland. the Archdiocese legacy to all of us.” of Faith served as director ten years Gros Council of for the National and Order (NCC). Antonio Kireopoulos, Churches and Order associate general secretary of Faith “was said Gros Relations, and Interfaith commitment to a model for the council’s ecumenical cooperation and a mentor both to generations his contemporaries and to future was added that Gros of ecumenists.” He and to the to his church devoted “passionately unity.” quest for church also served as associate for 14 years Gros and for Ecumenical of the Secretariat director ecumenical spirit, dies at 75 Jeffrey Gros, Catholic Brother with with Brother Catholic Gros, Jeffrey 8

Voice • Fall 2013 Development &Fundraising download anapplicationatwww.emoregon.org/membership.php. Relations, [email protected] or(503)221-1054,ext.208; become amemberofEMO,contactJenny Pratt, director ofMembership For onhow information your congregation orfaithorganizationcan change andgrowth indiverse communitiesthroughout Oregon. andagrowingfor education,jointservice, momentumpositive and throughout theNorthwest. Membership provides opportunities through theneedsofpeopleinourstate whichwe canbetterserve faith inOregon andallows ustoestablishcollaborative partnerships, Our growing listofmembersreflects thedynamiccommunityof members, whichhave beenaffirmed by theEMOBoard ofDirectors: Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon welcomes thefollowing new EMO welcomesmembers new EMO celebratesgrants&gifts community support receivedcommunity support by EMOsincethelastissueofVoice. ministries. The following listoffoundationand isapartial extend theirappreciation EMO’s tothosewhohave supported Ecumenical Ministries ofOregon’s Board ofDirectors andstaff Portland NEEmergency FoodProgram AnnualFund Westminster PresbyterianChurch, Volunteers of America ofOregon SOARImmigration LegalServices USI Northwest RussianOregonSocialServices ChurchMinistries NEEmergency FoodProgram United ChurchofChristWider Susan G.KomenfortheCure EpiscopalChurch St. Michaeland All AnnualFund Angels St. LukeLutheranChurch RussianOregonSocialServices Providence Health&Services Concerns Portland Women’s Foundation PublicPolicy Advocacy Partners foraHungerFreeOregon SOARImmigration LegalServices Concerns Oregon EpiscopalSchool Neil KellyCo. HIVServices Multnomah BarFoundation AnnualFund InterfaithNetworkforEarth McMenamins Pubs&Breweries Linfi Legacy HealthSystemNW HIVServices SecondHome Kent RichardHofmannFoundation InterfaithNetworkforEarth Kaiser Foundation Jouris FamilyFoundation The JacksonFoundation HIVServices HIVServices ofOregon AnnualFund Imperial SovereignRoseCourt AnnualFund Herbert A. Templeton AnnualFund Foundation Portland First UnitedMethodistChurch, AnnualFund Equity Foundation Dignity Memorial Confederated Tribes ofGrandRonde Annual Fund SOARImmigrationLegalServices The CollinsFoundation HIVServices Christ)inOregon Christian Church(Disciplesof UnitedChurchofChrist Central Paci Central DrugCompany NEEmergencyFoodProgram Ann &BillSwindellsCharitable Trust AnnualFund Archdiocese ofPortlandinOregon Donor (Fund) eld College Congregations: Morning Star Baptist Missionary Church; Ecumenical Organization:Gorge Ecumenical Ministries fi cCneec fte AnnualFund c Conferenceofthe First United Methodist Church, Eugene Annual Fund NE EmergencyFoodProgram Annual Fund Annual Fund Annual Fund Program o.1-6 Episcopal Diocese ofOregon, Eugene Presbytery oftheCascades, Roseburg Nov. 14-16 Nov. 7-8 Presbytery ofEastern Oregon, Halfway Oct. 25-26 AmericanBaptist Churches oftheCentralPacifi Coast, Oct. 18-19 Episcopal Diocese of EasternOregon, Ontario PortlandOct. 11-13 in theNorthwest region Denominational annualgatherings March through July 2013 Honor &Memorial Gifts Norrine Smokey-Smith In honorofHugh Smokey Julie B. Wheeler In honorofMarilyn J.Sewell Lisa Wenzlick In honorofMina LeeSandau Richard Nitti Gottfried, Beth Hirschfi Loen &Sho Dozono, Jeffrey In honorof Wajdi Said Marg &Ken Limbocker Anni Powell In honorofMichael & Peggy Pietka Richard K.Harmon, Furbush, LornaH.Grohman, Jack &LiljaFinzel, Jocelyn Terry Moe In honoroftheretirement of Fisher Disrud, Deborah &Mark Linda S.Craig, Thomas In honorofKateLore Jeffrey &Francine Reingold Catherine Crooker, In honorofDavid Leslie Sophia Kremidas In honorof Tish Kremidas Marguerite andDavid Rourk In honorofSusan M.Kintner Denise Stone, Nina Wendler Ray Mayfield, Jennifer Park, Cathy Hawn,Langley, Barry Vicki Boyd, KristinaDixon, Kristi Kernal, Gina Bailey, In honorofHoward Kenyon Gifts inHonor eld, Dorothy Lynn Hingson In M.Smith ofRobert memory Arlene Garrison Murphy In ofJune memory &Joseph Barbara Lea,RalphB.Rector Elizabeth Cross, Harold & Leach In ofEvelyn memory Logsdon Jack &Shirley Abdie In ofGene memory Jackson Harold E.Howard In ofCarol Howard memory Thompson Rodriguez, Sister Lynda Madeline Moore, Priscilla In ofEmily memory G.Gottfried Brent Carlson In ofMother memory Francine Martha W.Dougherty In ofDavid Dougherty memory Nancy Alexander In ofChristophDooley memory LymanMary Cammann In ofJohn memory Lyman Cox Lynne Smouse López Piatt, Sara Rosenau, Ann Laskey, Christian&Amy C.HornAlbert III,AlanKoch, Betty &Duane Hesketh, Bruce Bishop, Dan Bryant, In of memory Trudy S.Bradley Jack &Shirley Abdie In ofGladys memory Bethune Kathleen Truman In ofJeanette memory Benson Alice Bartelt In ofRichard memory A.Atiyeh Sophia Kremidas In ofJohn memory Anker Gifts inMemory c ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES of OREGON 2012 Annual Report

Board Members Serving together in faith The Rev. Dr. David Massey, AMOS 5:24 President But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-fl owing stream. The Rev. Dr. Doug Wirt, Central to the ministry and witness of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) is a conviction that we are called by President-Elect & Treasurer God to love and serve our neighbors. As the 2012 Annual Report makes clear, during this past year we found new and expanded ways to connect different parts of the Christian community to one another, as well as to other parts of The Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr., Immediate Past President society in common service and community-building. Mary Jo Tully, Secretary Everyday, EMO makes real that faith matters and has transformative power. Thanks to faith-fi lled people and communities, people living with HIV/AIDS, refugees and immigrants, victims of domestic violence, families without The Rev. Clay Andrew housing, and children who are hungry have renewed hope for the future. Mike Bessonette The Rev. Dr. Lorne Bostwick Thanks to people of faith with big visions for the future of God’s creation, issues related to the environment are on The Rev. Arthur B. Carter our church and state agendas. As a result, we can live confi dently that issues such as global climate change, clean The Rev. Alison Dingley water and healthy foods will be part of the church’s mission. And thanks to lay and clergy alike, captured by the The Rev. Don Frueh Gospel vision and Jesus’ prayer that “they all may be one,” destructive divisions in society are named and fall to the Melinda Gross power of unity that unites, rather than divides, our society. Lynn Hingson The Rev. Aleida Jernigan As this report reminds us, our mission is carried out through the faithful efforts of a multitude of religious The Rev. Susan Kintner denominations and congregations, as well as the generosity of time, talent and fi nancial resources of thousands of The Rev. Dr. Arvin Luchs individuals. Through these and many other ecumenical and interreligious efforts throughout the state, EMO makes The Rev. Lynne Smouse López visible the healing and transformative power of faith and hope-fi lled collective action. Joe Snyder The quality of Oregon’s future is indeed dependent on our commitments to the well-being of our neighbor’s health The Rev. Alicia Speidel and wellness today. On behalf of the communities and people that make EMO such an extraordinary organization, Julia Spence we thank you for your faithful support and give thanks to God for the opportunity to serve in ministry for the well The Rev. Dr. David Wheeler being of God’s people and creation. Letty Owings, Lifetime Member Faithfully, Staff Administration David A. Leslie, Executive Director Michelle Bush, Administrative & The Rev. Dr. David Massey David A. Leslie Communications Specialist President Executive Director MaryLee Planer, Grants Manager Jenny Pratt, Director of Member Relations Stephen Rice, Accounting Assistant Krystal Sharinghousen, Offi ce Assistant / Health Insurance Environmental Ministry Manager The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Chris Siems, Database & Events Coordinator GENESIS 2:15 Carla Starrett-Bigg, Director of Development & Communications Our Environmental Ministry programs connect, inform, inspire and empower people, congregations Kathie Titzler, Director of Financial and religious institutions to work for justice and the care and renewal of the earth. We foster an & Administration Services awareness that care for creation is integral to a life of faith. Community Ministries Yelena Hansen, Russian Oregon  Social Services Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns (INEC) carried out our Howard Kenyon, Northeast Environmental Ministry mission of earth stewardship in 2012 with the third Emergency Food Program annual Earth Care Summit, “Make a Positive Impact,” drawing over 200 Russ Miller, Food Services people form around the state. Other educational opportunities included Jenny Pratt, Second Home workshops for congregations caring for watersheds and wildlife and on public Lindsay Ross-Hunt, HIV Services lands stewardship as a faith issue. Caroline van der Harten, SOAR Immigration Legal Services  Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership’s (IFFP) creation of innovative Vesna Vila, Sponsors Organized to partnerships for just and sustainable food systems was recognized by the Assist Refugees Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger with its “2012 Harvest of Hope Environmental Ministries Award.” Last year, IFFP enlisted eight culturally-diverse members of the Jenny Holmes, Director Rockwood community of Gresham to complete 235 surveys for a grassroots food Alison Warren, Outreach assessment. In October, we held the fi rst “Food Justice” fundraiser with award- Coordinator winning writer Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating.

Public Policy Advocacy Photo credit: Sean McEvoy  Oregon Interfaith Power & Light (OIPL) advocated last year for full IFFP’s “Farm to Congregation” project disclosure on the impacts of coal export and a comprehensive Environmental Jan Elfers, Public Policy Advocacy focused on increasing access to healthy Associate and affordable produce for everyone, Impact Statement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; we also held a while also providing opportunity for small faith community forum on coal exports in St. Helens, the site of a proposed farmers, especially new and immigrant coal port. OIPL generated 250 comments from people of faith on the EPA farmers, at sites like the farm stand (above) outside the Muslim Community Center. Carbon Rule to reduce global warming emissions from power plants.

ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES of OREGON 0245 SW Bancroft Street  Suite B  Portland, Oregon 97239  (503) 221-1054  www.emoregon.org 2 EMO 2012 Annual Report Public Policy Advocacy And what does the Lord require of you … but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. MICAH 6:8 EMO’s public witness and advocacy work addresses issues to support the marginalized, poor and voiceless. We are a consistent faith presence at the Oregon Legislature, and we also train and engage congregations and people of faith so that they may participate in this important aspect of our ministry.

 Last year, our Public Policy priorities included preserving and/or expanding funding for safety-net services for those at risk of hunger and homelessness, economic justice, health care, immigrant rights, expanding revenue, and death penalty and criminal justice reform.  During the 2012 Legislative Session, EMO worked actively with key allies to defend critical safety-net programs. As a result, a proposed cut to refugee resettlement services in Oregon was reduced by $350,000, and funding was maintained for the general fund food program (emergency food), school breakfast and lunch programs, and summer meals for kids. Key policy measures that EMO helped to Photo credit: Jenny Pratt pass include foreclosure reform (SB 1552) and creation of the Oregon Last fall, EMO held “Envisioning an Ethical Economy.” The participatory workshop gave students and young adults an Health Care Exchange (HB 4164A). opportunity to discuss their vision of an economy that provides  For the fall election, we distributed over 8,000 copies of EMO’s both opportunity and protects health, human rights and the environment. 2012 Voters Guide to Oregon Ballot Measures. Thank you to the 1,455 donors and foundations (listed on these pages) who gave $1,016,595 to EMO in 2012.

Oregon Area Jewish Committee, Portland Bridges Cafe and Catering PGE Foundation Robert Bowles Gabe Dabling Maria A. Gales & Phil Watson Congregations Oregon Idaho Conference United Burgerville Portland Women’s Foundation Marcella Box Terry Dalsemer and Gail Owen Susan Gammel Methodist Women, Portland Cascade AIDS Project, Inc. Pride Foundation Robert & Elizabeth Boyce David & Elsie Damcke Rick & Levonne Gano Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Central Drug Company The Regeneration Project Dale & Barbara Brandt Darcell Dance Michael & Dana Garretson & Religious Lake Oswego Central Northeast Neighbors Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust Audre Bratcher Joel & Elaine Daniels Bill Gates Peace Church of the Brethren, Portland Cloud Cycle Susan G. Komen for the Cure David & Gretchen Brauer-Rieke Arthur & Winnifred Danner Malka & Kristen Geffen Piedmont United Presbyterian Church, Crane Building Restaurant LLC Taylor Family Trust William Brault Kathy Danze Donald & Margaret Anne Gemmell Organizations Portland Crescent Systems, Inc. US Charitable Gift Trust Jim Breitzman Neil & Carolyn Davidson Mary & George Gerding Ahmadiyya Muslim Community/Rizwan Portland Campus Christian Ministry Cully Community Market Windermere Foundation Derek Breniman Cheryl Dawson Benjamin Gerritz Mosque, Portland Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, Dancing Root Farms Women’s Care Foundation Andrew Bridge D. Christopher Dawson Bobak Ghaheri & Kristi Buxton Ainsworth United Church of Christ, Portland Detour Cafe Mark & Donna Brocker Lucy Dawson Joyce Gilham Portland Prince of Peace Fellowship, Portland Dignity Memorial Calvin & Patricia Brockman Sharon Dawson Robert & Janette Gill All Saints Episcopal Church, Portland Redmond Community of Christ Dingo’s Restaurant Jackie Brown Franky DeAbreu Dennis Gilliam Allen Temple Christian Methodist Resurrection Lutheran Church, Portland Dining Out for Life International Assoc. Individuals Karen Brown Jerry Deas Aaron Gillingham Episcopal Church, Portland Riverside Community Church (United Earth Wisdom Alliance Richard & Margaret Brown Paul S. Abbate & Michaele Houston Joanne Deazley Marian Gilmore Alton L. Collins Retreat Center, Church of Christ), Hood River Elting Incorporated Roland & Frances Brown G. Michael & Vicki Abbaté Dora DeCoursey & William Spangle Amy Gilroy Eagle Creek St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Beaverton Fifth/Alder Associates, LP Heather Bruce Fawn Aberson Delanie Delimont Jared Glen Archdiocese of Portland - Offi ce of Life, St. Clare Catholic Church, Portland First Real Estate Consulting, Inc. George & Beverly Bruender Allan & Susan Abravanel Theresa DeMello Sally Godard Justice and Peace St. David’s Episcopal Church, Portland Ford Food & Drink Richard Bruer Paul & Susan Adcock Jessica DeNardo Mildred Goe Atkinson Memorial Unitarian Church, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Portland Fremont Court Daniel & Judy Bryant William & Naomi Adix John & Nancy Dennis John & Katherine Goff Oregon City St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Fresh to You Produce & Garden Center Edwina Bryant Salma Ahmad Bernadetta Devlaeminck Marshall Goldberg (Marjorie Abramowitz Augustana Lutheran Church, Portland Portland Gracie’s Restaurant F. 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Jean Bucciarelli David & Jean Akers Patricia & Morgan Dickerson Emily & John Googins Benedictine Sisters, Mount Angel St. Luke’s Episcopal Parish, Grants Pass Groundwork Portland Robert & Teresa Buchholz Roseta Akin Gordon Dickey Norene & Martin Goplen Bethel Congregational United Church of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Salem Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill James & Mary Ann Buck Norma & John Alberthal Marietta & Pierce Dickey James Gorter Christ, Beaverton St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Portland Holladay Park Plaza Robert Bulkley Cupid Alexander Joan Dietz Emily & Jeffrey Gottfried Bridgeport United Church of Christ, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Eugene Hopeline-West Geoff Buncke Karen Alexander-Brown Alberto & Shannon Diez Michael Graham Portland St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Portland Hopworks Urban Brewery Richard Burdon Dennis Andersen Linda & Jerry Dinan Rosemarie Graham Central Lutheran Church, Portland St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon Steve Buresh Allison Anderson Rosemary Dodds Tracy Graham Central Lutheran Church Women, Church, Portland Income Property Management Janice Burger James & Annette Anderson David Dodge Robert & Julie Granger Portland St. Philip Neri Church, Portland Independent Brewers United Corporation Brianne Burgess Steven Anderson Rebecca & Lynn Dodson Dameion Grant Central Presbyterian Church, Eugene Salem Friends Meeting International Longshore & Warehouse Peter Burke Clay & Jennifer Andrew Aleta Doerr Cindra Gray Christ United Methodist Church, Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, Union Local 8 Michelle Bush Beth Aquilizan Christine Doidge Lowell & Susan Greathouse Portland Portland Jam on Hawthorne Dana & Stefan Bussey Karl Arruda Tim & Chris Dole Steven Green & Cynthia Pentony Church of the Redeemer, Pendleton Sisters of the Holy Names, Portland JOIN Joseph Bussiere Katherine Astala Bruce Dorn Bernice Gregg Church of the Resurrection, Eugene Smyrna United Church of Christ, Canby Josiah Hill III Clinic Michael Cahana Paul Atkinson and Sidney Baum M. 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Gaile Baack Clifford Droke Karen Grossman Milwaukie Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist Lauro Kitchen John & Diane Calhoun Curtis Babcock Selma Duckler Robert Groves Community of Christ, Portland Church, Portland Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center Dave & Dave Caliger Ilka Bailey Aaron Dukleth Vernon & Betty Groves Congregational Church of Lincoln City Sunset Presbyterian Church, Portland Legacy Health System NW Jenine Camilleri Robert & Martha Bailey Donna & Edward Dull Luanna Grow Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Tigard United Methodist Church Lewis & Clark College Mary Cammann Joslyn R. Baker & Sarah Butler Denise Duncan Philip Grubaugh Universalist Church, Gresham Tri City Baptist Temple, Gladstone Livelight Energy LLC Rene Campagna Ruth & Warren Baker Shari Dunlop & Thomas Huminski Maria Grumm Family Worship Center, Gresham Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland Miss Zumstein Cakes & Desserts S.L. & H.E. Campagna Sarah Baker Jacquelyn Dvorak Annie Grummel First Baptist Church, McMinnville Trinity Lutheran Church, Sheridan Mount Tabor Symphony Auxillary Eric Canon Donald & Elisabeth Balmer Sylvia & Michael Eagan Allan Gubrud First Christian Church, Albany Unitarian Universalist Congregation Neil Kelly Co. 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Matt & Lisa Cato Ashley Barron Janet & Michael Elfers Carol Halvorson Christ, Portland Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland Local 8 Federal Credit Union Carol Caughey David & Joycelyn Basaraba Douglas Elia Laura & Michael Hamann First Congregational United Church of Portland Positively Division Street Ursula Cawley Danielle Bastien John Elizalde Gina Hambrick Christ, Salem Vancouver First Christian Church, PP & R, LLC Randy Chambers Brian Batchelder and Suzanne Gauen Patrick Ell J. Roger Hamilton & Joan Safran First Presbyterian Church, Bandon Vancouver, Wash. Premier Energy, Inc. David & Lynne Chapman Isaac & Angela Batchelor Dani Ellickson Hamilton First Presbyterian Church, Cottage Grove Vermont Hills United Methodist Church, Providence Health & Services Aletha Chavis Marybeth Beall Eileen Elliot Joan Hamilton First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg Portland Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Tushar Cheke Ruth & Don Beam Alan & Peggy Ellis John & Susan Hammond First Unitarian Church, Portland Westminster Mainsail Mariners, Portland Santa Fe Taqueria Kenneth Cheng Kate Beasley Cindy & Bruce Ellison Michael Hampton First United Methodist Church, Portland Westminster Presbyterian Church, Portland SEIU Local 503 Dolores Chenoweth Carol Beatty Mary Jo & Lee Emmett John & Gloria Handy First United Methodist Church, Salem Willamette West Habitat for Humanity, Senior Protective Associates Christopher Chiacchierini & Lauren Mike Beilstein Erma Engels Evelyn Hanks Forest Grove United Church of Christ Hillsboro SubRosa Nathe Curtis Bell & Linda Gretsch Joanne Engels Claire Hanley Fremont United Methodist Church, Woodland Park Baptist Church, Portland Thrivent Financial, Northeast Portland Laurie Childers Jacqueline Bell Karen Erde David & Susan Hanson Portland Wy’East Unitarian Universalist Chapter Brooke Chilton & Justin Timmons Megan Bell Frederick & Connie Erickson Renee Harber Gesher - A Bridge Home, Portland Congregation, Portland Umpqua Bank Paula Christiansen Shawn Bell Nevill Eschen Harriet Hardiman & Douglas Musgrove Habitat for Humanity - Junction City/ Zen Community of Oregon/Great Zen United Way of the Columbia–Willamette Louise Clark Stacy Bellavia Terence Esvelt Beverly Harger Harrisburg/ Monroe Vow Monestary, Clatskanie University of Oregon Pete & Shannon Clark Peter Beninato Emmitt Maurice Evans Kathleen & Larry Harmon Habitat for Humanity - Springfi eld/ Urban League of Portland Lula Clarke M. 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Lyle & Norma Jean Cummins Elmer & Lenore Frimoth 2830 Investors Macy’s Passport Grant Fund Alcena Boozer Karen Hicks Portland Marie Curley Amanda Fritz Adobe Rose Multnomah Bar Foundation Walter John Boris & Cynthia Penn Loretta Higgins Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries, Salem Chuck Currie Matt Fullerton ANAC Portland Cascade Chapter Northwest Health Foundation Travis Boston Wayne & Elizabeth Hill Open Door Baptist Church, Troutdale James & Marsha Curtis Jocelyn Furbush & Tom Mooney Bad Habit Room Oregon Community Foundation Lorne Bostwick Maude Hines Operation Nightwatch, Portland Buddy Cushman Paulette Furness Bazi, LLC Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Phyllis Bottomly Dorothy Lynn Hingson We extend our deep appreciation for the generosity of our partners 3 Ecumenical/Interreligious Dialogue & Peacemaking … that they may be one. JOHN 17:21 Our interfaith education and theological dialogue programs help congregations and individuals deepen their own commitments and better understand their neighbors. Each year, EMO offers workshops, discussions, lectures, presentations, celebrations and prayer vigils to celebrate Christian unity, foster interfaith relations, and explore ethical and moral issues. We also sponsor the Collins Lectures, an annual event designed to provide an opportunity for clergy and laity to explore issues related to religion and social ethics.

 Our annual Community Awards & Celebration Dinner was attended by over 400 guests. The awardees included “Ecumenist of the Year” Mary Jo Tully, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Portland, honored for her many years of promoting ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and fostering understanding and respect among faiths in the region.  EMO was actively involved with the 2012 Wildgoose West Festival in Corvallis—the West Coast version of the Celtic spirituality- inspired Wildgoose Festival. The event combined music, conversation, storytelling, opportunities for activism, and celebrating community in a faith-based, spiritually-enriched setting.  EMO hosted a workshop We Will Speak Out, featuring regional Photo credit: Jenny Pratt church leaders and Rick Santos, president and CEO of IMA World The 2012 Collins Lecturer Prof. Gary Dorrien (left) met Health. The workshop focused on the religious community’s Maribeth Collins following his lecture, “God’s Economy: response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Faithful Response to the Economic Crisis.” In 2012, EMO provided internships for 24 young adults from Concordia University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland State University, University of Portland, Warner Pacifi c College, and Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

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Susan Kintner & John Reiser Marilyn Mauch Carl & Ellen Nielsen Bonnie & Peter Reagan Margaret & P. Lance Shuler 4 EMO 2012 Annual Report Community Ministry For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in. MATTHEW 25:35 Our Community Ministry programs exist to serve communities in crisis and people in need. Our diverse programs provide nutritious meals, affordable housing, social support, and integrated refugee and immigration services. EMO’s programs help people put their faith into action by addressing human needs in their communities throughout the state.

Affordable Housing EMO has a long history of developing and advocating for affordable housing and is dedicated to fi lling the housing needs of those less fortunate.  The Patton Home (pictured right), a single-room occupancy residence, provided affordable housing during 2012 for more than 63 individuals who were in recovery from substance abuse, transitioning from homelessness, or striving to maintain their personal independence.  Second Home—a community response to the housing needs of unaccompanied, homeless youth while they attend Beaverton high schools—facilitated housing arrangements last year for 10 students with volunteer host families.  In 2012, Shared Housing provided affordable housing opportunities for 474 individuals through a referral and matching service, bringing together those who need affordable housing with people who have homes and need help with rent, household chores or personal care. Photo credit: Jenny Pratt

Hunger, Nutrition & Social Services Serving communities in crisis and people in need is central to EMO’s basic human needs programs.  In 2012, Food Services/Delizioso Catering prepared 40,951 nutritious meals—many prepared with fresh produce grown in the Patton Home garden—for clients at the HIV Day Center and Daily Bread Express, residents at the Patton Home and students at local schools.  Last year, HIV Services offered assistance for 323 people living with HIV/AIDS who made 8,276 visits to the Day Center for meals, counseling, computers, phones, laundry, clothing and showers. Over 31,200 client meals were delivered by The Daily Bread Express to home-bound individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Photo credit: JOIN EMO’s Food Services partnered with  The Northeast Emergency Food Program provided nearly 600,000 pounds of JOIN, DePaul Industries and the nutritionally-balanced food and 50,000 items of clothing to over 11,000 people in New City Initiative for the “New City critical need during 2012. Kitchen” project to provide food service training for people transitioning out of homelessness. Participants like In 2012, nearly 900 volunteers helped EMO serve the needs Michelle (above) helped prepare client meals in the Patton Home kitchen. of over 57,000 Oregonians.

Refugee & Immigration Ministries Our Refugee and Immigration Ministries offer comprehensive and compassionate services to thousands of refugees and immigrants in the Portland metro area.  Russian Oregon Social Services gave assistance to 2,917 Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants in 2012, including domestic violence services, breast and cervical health education, mental health counseling, ESL and computer classes, citizenship training, Photo credit: Benjamin Brink, The Oregonian legal and tax assistance, dental care and more. Last June on “World Refugee Day,” 27 immigrants and refugees  Last year, Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR) provided resettlement became U.S. citizens at a services for 330 refugees and 17 asylees—the majority came from Cuba, Iraq, Bhutan naturalization ceremony held in and Burma—and assisted them in their adjustment to a new life in the Portland Portland. Among those new citizens was Françoise Kasongo (above), metro area. resettled by EMO’s Sponsors  In 2012, SOAR Immigration Legal Services provided low-cost immigration Organized to Assist Refugees. representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and refugees in application processes and Kasongo fl ed the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1999 due to expanded the New Americans Initiative, allowing us to offer free legal and educational civil war. services to low-income immigrants in Portland, Hillsboro, Hood River and Woodburn.