Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Mission
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ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES of OREGON 2001-02 annual report Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s mission Ecumenical Ministries of Our mission is grounded in Oregon (EMO) is a statewide the belief that God’s world association of Christian includes all of creation. As our denominations working with region becomes increasingly BOARD MEMBERS congregations, ecumenical and diverse—culturally, The Rev. Eugene Ross interfaith organizations, and economically, racially and President people of faith to mobilize the religiously—our commitment The Rev. Mark Knutson President-Elect faith community of Oregon. to the essential unity of all The Rev. Dr. Wesley Taylor Together, we work to discern people and all creation Immediate Past President and respond to God’s call for becomes stronger. Ronald Means the unity of all people; Through community Treasurer advocate for and build a just ministry, public policy The Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, Jr. Secretary and loving human community advocacy, theological in Oregon and in the world; education and dialogue, and The Rev. Roula Alkhouri explore, respect and work with environmental ministry, Gordon Auld various faith traditions; and Ecumenical Ministries of The Rev. Dr. Wm.Wayne Brown James Buck challenge men and women of Oregon participates in the Gloria Cabine God to be effective stewards collective task of building a We invite you to participate all God’s people in Oregon The Rev. Roger Carlson of the resources entrusted to just and compassionate world and beyond. The Rev. Karen Crooch in this collaborative effort to The Rev. Benjamin Dake their care. for all people. create a world of possibility for Lorey Freeman The Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg Trudy Gregory The Rev. Kent Harrop Willie Mae Hart Community Ministries Public Policy Advocacy Theological Education Environmental The Rev. Jack D. Hodges The Rt. Rev. Robert Ladehoff EMO believes that we are called Catherine Lingas to order our public life in ways & Dialogue Ministries The Rev. Margaret Marcuson EMO’s Interfatih Network The Rev. Kelly McFarland that promote justice and The Rev. Robert L. Ned compassion, ensuring that all for Earch Concerns connects, Bishop Edward Paup Oregonians are able to live lives informs and empowers Virginia Robertson The Rev. Dr. Patricia Ross full of possibility. We are people, congregations and Robert Morris Smith committed to a vision of the religious institutions to work Bishop Paul Swanson for justice, care and renewal The Most Rev. John Vlazny world in which there is no The Rev. Stephen D. Whitney-Wise suffering, injustice, violence or of creation. Focus areas in The Rev. Dr. Doug Wirt exploitation. We have faith 2001-02 included food that such a world is not only security, sustainability, global Letty Owings possible, but is our warming (Oregon Interfaith Lifetime Member responsibility to help bring into Global Warming Campaign) David A. Leslie Serving communities in crisis being. EMO’s public policy EMO’s theological education and energy conservation Executive Director and people in need is central to advocacy helps to train and and dialogue programs help (through Oregon Interfaith EMO’s community ministry. engage people so that they may congregations and individuals Power and Light). Our diverse program services participate in this important deepen their own faith and include emergency food, aspect of our ministry. ecumenical commitments and refugee resettlement, affordable better understand those of their housing and parent mentoring, neighbors. Each year we offer as well as social services. For workshops, discussions, the past two years, lectures, presentations, approximately 1,460 celebrations and vigils to volunteers served more than celebrate Christian unity, foster 50,000 Oregonians in need, interfaith relations and explore through EMO’s community ethical and moral issues. ministry programs. ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES of OREGON n 0245 SW Bancroft Street n Suite B n Portland, Oregon 97239 n (503) 221-1054 n www.emoregon.org 2 Resources Dear Friends, The last two years have been extremely challenging. High unemployment and hunger rates, terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, five special sessions of the Oregon Legislature in 2002 and the war in Iraq have greatly increased the need for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s (EMO) witness and service. We have been stretched and pulled, at times, not knowing if we can meet the responsibilities before us. Along with many other denominations, congregations and non-profits, we experienced a decrease in available income in the face of increased need. Yet through all of this, the EMO community has managed to serve God’s people with love and creativity. In 2001 and 2002, we were able to reach more than 50,000 people per year throughout the state of Oregon. More than 1,460 volunteers contributed 43,117 hours annually, valued at $524,077 per year. Almost 4,000 donors provided much needed funds in our collective mission of charity and justice. The past two years have demonstrated how EMO is indeed a community organization, working in wonderfully diverse communities. Through our direct services, advocacy initiatives and education and dialogue forums, we are able to change lives, bring hope and create breeches in the walls that divide us. Through your generosity and direct involvement, we are able to make contemporary the words of Christ that call us to care for our neighbors by feeding the hungry, providing housing for the homeless, welcoming the stranger, supporting the sick and dying, restoring creation and advocating for peace and justice. This report helps put human faces on these commitments. As we look forward to 2003, we do so with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. We are excited about expanding our efforts to bring more congregations, people and community organizations to the task of improving life for all Oregonians. Yet, we are also mindful of the scope of the challenges we are facing. Through our collective efforts, we can meet these challenges, and through your continued support, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon will remain faithful in our service to God’s people and creation. The Rev. Dr. Wesley Taylor Virginia R. Robertson David A. Leslie 2002 Board President 2001 Board President Executive Director v In 2001 and 2002, we were able to reach more than 50,000 people per year throughout the state. v More than 1,460 volunteers contributed 43,117 hours annually, valued at $524,077 per year. v Amost 4,000 donors provided much needed funds in our collective mission of charity and justice. $3,887,475 $3,931,610 $3,557,556 $3,693,633 We extend our deep appreciation for the generosity of our partners 3 Law Offices of Dunn Carney Allen Society of American Travel Writers First Congregational United Church Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, Denominations Higgins & Tongue LLP Soroptimist International of of Christ, Eugene, OR Milwaukie, OR Layton Home Fashions Portland-North Area First Congregational United Church Saint Philip the Deacon Episcopal American Baptist Churches of Oregon, Portland, OR Legacy Health System Southwest Washington Medical Center of Christ, Portland, OR Church, Portland, OR Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, Legacy Rehabilitation Services St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center First Presbyterian Church, Bandon, Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, OR Portland, OR Portland, OR Leupold and Stevens, Incorporated Stangell & Stangell First Presbyterian Church, Bend, OR Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Central Pacific Conference of the Linfield College-Portland Campus States Industries United Church of Christ, Portland, OR First Presbyterian Church, Corvallis, Canyon City, OR Lithex Printing Employees Stimson Lumber Company OR Salem Friends Meeting, Salem, OR Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Portland, OR The Living Bread Student’s Cooperative Association First Presbyterian Church, Cottage Sisters of Charity of the Blessed LocalsOnline.Com, Inc. Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. Grove, OR Virgin Mary, Corvallis, OR Christian Church Foundation, Inc., Indianapolis, IN The Lorax Manner Summerfield Women’s Golf Club First Presbyterian Church, Lebanon, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Lower School Hearts & Flowers T. Kenneth Young CLU CHFC OR Virgin Mary, Portland, OR Church of the Brethren, Oregon Washington District, Wenatchee, WA Maple Chapter #218 Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA - First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Sisters of the Holy Names, Portland, Episcopal Diocese in Western Oregon, Oregon OR OR Marco’s Cafe and Espresso Bar Portland, OR Marine Terminals Corporation Taylor Nelson Sofres Intersearch First Presbyterian Church, Roseburg, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus OR and Mary, Portland, OR Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon, Marriott Downtown Team HR, LLC The Dalles, OR Thermo Pressed Laminates First Presbyterian Church, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Marriott Residence Inn Vancouver, WA Beaverton, OR Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thomas Joseph, Inc. America, Chicago, IL Marsh USA Inc. First United Methodist Church, Springfield Church of the Brethren, McDonald Jacobs Marks Johnson, Three Square Grill Eugene, OR Springfield, OR Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Seattle, WA P.C. Tigard High School First United Methodist Church, Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist McGriff Lumber Co. Tillamook Lumber Company Gresham, OR Church, Portland, OR Presbytery of the Cascades, Portland, OR McMenamin’s Pubs & Breweries Trautman’s Emporium First United Methodist Church, Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Portland, OR Church, Salem, OR Presbytery of Eastern Oregon,