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Dharma Gaia Circle Connections Group Begins October 21

This fall, a new special interest connection group, called Dharma Gaia Circle, is forming. As the name suggests, this group will explore the nexus between Buddhist practice (i.e. meditation and Dharma readings and discussion) on one hand and Gaian consciousness (i.e. environmental advocacy and Earth-healing through Permaculture theory and practice) on the other. We will … Continue reading Dharma Gaia Circle Connections Group Begins October 21

Community Conversations – Income Inequality September 27

Interested in learning more about income inequality? Salem’s chapter of Democratic Socialists of America and the Willamette Chapter of Our Revolution for Income Inequality are presenting a program on Income Inequality on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 pm Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library. Juan Carlos Ordonez (from Oregon’s Center for Public Policy) and … Continue reading Community Conversations – Income Inequality September 27

Share the Plate Recipient for September 2018 is Mano a Mano

Mano a Mano is one of the oldest Latino or Immigrant-led community based organizations in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our clients to gain knowledge and skills for self-sufficiency; and to increase access to education and health care.  We see ourselves not as service providers, but as being in service … Continue reading Share the Plate Recipient for September 2018 is Mano a Mano

Concert to Benefit Separated Migrant Families August 25

JZyU%vI%MeCoNneB On Saturday, August 25 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oregon Peaceworks will sponsor a benefit concert for the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). RAICES provides legal assistance for separated families. The concert features Brian Kimmel, Ayala’s Band, Daniel Colbert, Peter Bergel and Friends as well as a special speaker, … Continue reading Concert to Benefit Separated Migrant Families August 25

Our Own Zach Gulaboff Davis Triumphant at Carnegie Hall

The kind, sensitive, soft spoken young man that we knew as a youth in our congregation still possesses those virtues. In addition, Zach’s gentleness and creatively are now accompanied by a self-assurance and confidence that come with personal success founded in education, innate talent, and support of family and friends. Rev. Rick in his usual … Continue reading Our Own Zach Gulaboff Davis Triumphant at Carnegie Hall

No Meditation August 8 Due to Heat

There will be no meditation this Wednesday, August 8 due to an ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ issued by the National Weather Service. Though master Tozan once said: “When cold, be thoroughly cold; when hot, be hot through and through”, I’d still like to make sure you don’t pass out! We’ll gather next week to examine this … Continue reading No Meditation August 8 Due to Heat