Ainsworth Community Ministries
Ainsworth United Church of Christ is affiliated with and/or supports many local organizations. Join us in support of the wider community.
Saturday Witness For Justice.
Every Saturday, from noon to 1 pm, there is a very
friendly and peaceful protest at the corner of NE 16th and Multnomah (near Holladay Park Plaza). There are signs for you to use or bring your own. There are crossing patrols to help anyone in need. There’s plenty of parking in the lot behind Lloyd Center or on the street. Come join this group of spirited people of all generations in a fun and peaceful protest every Saturday. If you need more information, contact JoAnn Tower: joanntower1006@gmail.com
Northwest Regional Women’s Retreat XIV
November 7-9 at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. The theme is “Embrace Joy” and Andrea Cano is the keynote speaker. Registration closes October 4, 2025. For more information go to https://www.nrwr.org/ or contact Andrea at pachamamacano@gmail.com
Justice Action
Labor Against Genocide – Rally & March
Sunday, September 21st at 6pm
Berkeley Park (3701 SE Bybee Blvd)
RSVP HERE!
No Arms to Israel! Let Gaza Live! Labor must unite to call for an end to
injustice in occupied Palestine! Join Portland DSA, Portland Jobs with
Justice and unionists from across the Portland area for a rally and march
starting at 6pm at Berkeley Park on Sunday Sept 21st.
This Rally and March will be solemn, grieving the suffering and loss of life in
Palestine, and demanding that we stop arming Israel. Labor is mobilizing in
response to a call for international solidarity by Palestinian unionists.
This is a mourning procession, please dress accordingly and bring signs, candles and keffiyehs.
Rumble on the River Community Forum #25
What Can We Do About The CEI Hub? Flyer & More Information Here!
WHEN? Thursday, September 25th, 2025
5:00 The Unpresidented Brass Band performance
5:30 Rumble Co-Sponsor Tabling & 25th Rumble Celebration
6:30 Rumble Community Forum
Come learn about what’s behind and ahead with the on-going CEI Hub Policy Project and celebrate the 25th Rumble. With Our 25th Rumble, we want to honor one of the most well-loved and
frequent panelists, Bob Sallinger.
WHERE? 1241 Lloyd Center—Use the northeast parking lot on NE Halsey by the old Marshalls store. Go in through the Lloyd Center entrance, steps away from the closed Marshalls entrance. The Rumble is inside, in a store to the right. Bikes are welcome inside the Rumble.
WHAT? Help Portland make the right changes in rules and regulations to deal with the dangerous and climate disrupting Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. A recurring Rumble focus has been the CEI Hub and the potential hazards of having 90% of Oregon’s fuel and a dangerous mix of chemicals stored within Portland’s city limits on a riverside seismic liquefaction zone.
Peaceful Interfaith Protest
Come join us to be a peaceful presence: stand in solidarity with immigrants in our community and bear witness to the harm and danger created by ICE activity. A small group of organizers from local Buddhist, Quaker, Jewish, and Protestant communities came together this summer and planned an Interfaith Silent Solidarity March at ICE in August. It was a very special event and an opportunity to participate in a different kind of protest. It was so well received, in fact, that we are doing another one this month (and hopefully monthly for the foreseeable future).
Silent Solidarity March to the Portland ICE Facility
Saturday, September 27 at 6 PM
Meet at Elizabeth Caruthers Park (3508 SW Moody Ave)
Bring Flowers, Protest Injustice, and Remember the Taken
Resistence Bootcamp 2025
When: October 4–5, 2025
Where: Downtown Portland, Oregon
What: Two days of intensive training, community building, and strategy sessions in nonviolent resistance. East Portland Indivisible, together with ten other area chapters and the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network (COIN), is convening an intensive two-day training for organizers and activists. This event will emphasize safety, nonviolent strategies, effective campaigning, and solidarity—the essential tools for meeting the challenges ahead. With sixteen hands-on sessions and workshops led by experienced trainers,
Resistance Bootcamp will prepare activists from across the region to take nonviolent, disciplined action in defense of democracy. Whether you’re new to organizing or a seasoned leader, this weekend will sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and strengthen our collective power.
Registration begins on Friday, September 12th via our new (& still in progress)
website: resistancebootcamp.us
We are asking for donations of support to the conference in lieu of a registration fee, but no one will be turned away if a donation is not financially feasible.
Opportunities to Support Our Immigrant Community – from IMIrJ
Host or Support a Family: We currently have 17 families on the waitlist for Homes with Hope. Interested in hosting or supporting a host family? Contact our volunteer coordinator Claire: claireokeke@gmail.com
Become a Legal Accompanier: Are you bilingual and have a flexible schedule? We need volunteers to accompany immigrants to court and check-ins. Email:
accompaniment@imirj.org to join the waiting list for our next training.
Organize for Migrant Justice: Looking for action steps you can take as an individual or a faith community?
- Form a rapid response team in your congregation or neighborhood
- Fundraise to support immigrant families
- Take our trainings to become resource navigators, hosts, or accompaniers
Volunteer at the Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is looking for compassionate and committed volunteers to support: - FREE ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes
- FREE Citizenship Classes
- Help Us Stock the Center: We’re collecting culturally specific foods and essentials to
better serve our community.
Food Items:
Harina PAN, Diablito, rice (bags), cooking oil, masa, mayo, ketchup,
canned meats, cereal, pasta, shelf-stable milk, granola bars,
applesauce, bottled water
Clothing & Essentials (most needed):
T-shirts, Rain jackets, sweats, sweatshirts (men’s Medium-
2X(greater need), women’s Large-3X), NEW underwear,
Shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental floss, washcloths, backpacks,
First Aid kits, deodorant
Cleaning products: Clorox wipes, basic cleaners
Drop-off Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10am –12pm or by appointment (contact elissa@imirj.org).
SUPPORT FOR FRANCISCO AGUIRRE: Friends of Francisco and VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network are seeking letters of support for Francisco Aguirre. If you would like to write a letter to Governor Kotek seeking a pardon for him(a crucial step in
supporting him to remain in the U.S.), here are templates you can use to help shape your message 1Mh9qFvVfXxv0W474oqoyDULvXqOq
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Please do NOT send the letter to the Governor directly (we are compiling them at Oregon Viva to present in a bundle after she receives his pardon application).