Excerpts from interviews produced as part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, November 16, 2016 in Portland, Oregon at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.  Complete interviews on EarthSayers.tv at interfaithvoicespdx.com. The featured speakers include Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel; Maxine Fookson, Jewish Voice for Peace; and Rev. Tara Wilkins, Pastor of Bridgeport UCC.  Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett with Barry Heidt of Earthsayers.tv.

Published on Nov 28, 2016

Three excerpts from interviews here in Portland, Oregon of Rabbi Ariel Stone of Congregation Shir Tikvah;  Rev. Nathan Meckley, pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC); and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell of St. Mark Presbyterian. They address the question on what it is to be human as part of the post election Interfaith Call to Inclusion interview series at www.interfaithvoicespdx.com.

Published on Nov 26, 2016

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Michael Ellick, Sr. Minister, First Congregational United Church of Christ,

Portland, Oregon. Produced and videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, November, 2016 in wake of the 2016 Election. Special thanks to the First Congregational Church for their support. 

Published on Nov 26, 2016

As part of the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, we interviewed Rev. Elizabeth Durant of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. Produced and videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, November, 2016 in wake of the 2016 Election.

Published on Feb 26, 2014

Walk into any church or cathedral today and you might hear women singing, preaching, praying publicly. In a society where the relevance of the church is constantly questioned, has this change made any difference and does it matter?  Transcript of Reverend Winkett's thoughtful and inspiring lecture is here.  Finding your voice in today's church.

LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Losang monlam was ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama. For over 10 years he engaged in the Tibetan monastic tradition, residing both in the west and east. ; He has studied and practiced with many masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 20 years. He now lives in the bay area teaching, painting and writing. His work draws upon the world's spiritual traditions allowing the integration of buddhist principles into the cultural and spiritual experience of the individual practitioner. Visit his site for to view his work and listen to additional talks. 

Interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.