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January 27, 2014 - UofP hosts screening of award winning pilgrimage film

By University of Portland UofP hosts screening of award winning pilgrimage film University of Portland offers free screening of popular documentary “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago,” set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 A free screening of the popular documentary “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago” is […]


January 25, 2014 - Church & Jewish Community host open house for marriage measure

From Lake Oswego United Church of Christ & Beit Haverim Lake Oswego United Church of Christ (LOUCC) and Beit Haverim (BH) in collaboration with Oregon United For Marriage will hold an open house on February 9, 2014. The open house is part of the LOUCC and BH series which aims […]


January 24, 2014 - Archbishop war of words with NY Governor

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights Bill Donohue comments on the response by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s spokesman to criticism over his statement about “extreme conservatives”: Governor Cuomo continues to give legs to the controversy over a remark he made last Friday on the radio. Instead […]


January 23, 2014 - Beaverton Forum: Hindu, Atheist & Christian

By Evergreen Presbyterian, A Beaverton Religion Forum Discussion: A Hindu, Atheist, and Christian Answer On Sunday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. Evergreen is hosting a Discussion: “How is Your Religious Community Good for the World?” Our three presenters will each take three minutes to answer the question. Ramesh Krishnamurthy will […]


January 22, 2014 - State faults Gresham Bakery in same-sex wedding cake case

Oregon Faith News Note: Last year a Gresham bakery business, Sweet Cakes owned by Aaron & Melissa Klein,  was approached with a customer who requested a cake to be made for their same sex wedding.   The owners refused and the issue was brought before the Bureau of Labor and Industries […]


January 19, 2014 - Seahawk Football & faith expressed

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry, Sandy Oregon It’s playoff time in the National Football League, and there were some great games last weekend. I find myself praying for those players and coaches I know to be brothers in Christ. God has given each of us a platform to use […]


January 17, 2014 - 2014 Top Religion Headline predictions

by Institute on Religion and Democracy Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, Below are IRD’s predictions for what religious news stories have potential to make headlines in the coming year. Polygamy will gain as an issue in religion and society. With a court ruling in Utah and increasing public […]


January 15, 2014 - Blazer in N. Korea dictator snafu

Portland’s former Trailblazer Cliff Robinson went to Korea to spread the good news of basketball and fun. What he didn’t know was that he played on the day of North Korea’s President’s birthday which is a highly symbolic event. Watch the brief interview below.


January 13, 2014 - Fired Portland pro-life teacher case advances

By Christian News Northwest Subscribe A California-based legal services organization indicates the battle is likely not over regarding the firing of Portland school teacher Bill Diss. “Bill Diss is a well qualified teacher with a track record of success,” said Dana Cody, president and executive director of Life Legal Defense […]


January 10, 2014 - First grader told “Jesus not allowed in school”

By Advocates for Faith & Freedom, On December 13, 2013, first grader Isaiah Martinez took Christmas gifts intended for his teacher and classmates at Merced Elementary in the West Covina Unified School District. Each gift consisted of a traditional candy cane with a message attached that recited the legend of […]