Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility announces its fourth annual Greenfield Peace Writing Contest for 11th or 12th grade students in Oregon. Students may enter by submitting an original piece of fiction, poem, or essay (maximum 600 words) reflecting on the following question:
In 1953, U. S. President and World War II Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower said, “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” How is this statement relevant today?
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Most churches are not poor. They are only poor when they use money as the only currency to measure their success. This workshop invites participants to explore 5 other currencies besides money:
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- Gracious Leadership
- Relationship
- Truth
- Wellness
Ministering to Those Making End-of-Life Health Care Decisions
February 4, 2011, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR 97005
February 11, 2011, Metro Church of Christ, 1525 NW Division, Gresham, OR 97030
This workshop is for faith community nurses, health ministers, clergy, Stephen ministers, chaplains, and others who minister to people at the end-of-life.
This workshop is designed to increase the confidence and competence of participants in meeting the needs of people who are dealing with the challenge of making end-of-life health care decisions, whether for themselves or loved ones. Participants will learn about the importance of both documentation and discussion in creating an end-of-life plan, and delve into the specifics of ministering to people struggling with decision-making at the close of life.
For more information:
Sandy Madsen — 503-413-2341
sandym@npnm.org
ChristyLee — 503-413-4137
administrator@npnm.org
Gretchen Brauer-Rieke – 503-654-4652
Gretchen@codaconversations.com
