Oregon Religion Newswire

Oregon hospital tried to force employee group to go ‘interfaith,’ nurse says

Suzie Logue says OHSU initially demanded that her employee group remove Christian activities and become interfaith. After First Liberty intervened, the hospital approved the group. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Christian nurse at Oregon …

Budd wants religious persecution on Trump, Xi agenda

Artificial intelligence (AI), trade and geopolitical tensions will be on tap for President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday. North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd wants religious freedom and persecution …

Port Orford-Langlois School District rejects curriculum over religious content

The Port Orford-Langlois School Board approved five curriculum requests for its remote learning programs Monday but excluded a sixth after board members found religious teachings in the material. Families can request specific curriculum through Family …

Eastside Catholic’s Tytan McNeal Builds His Game Around Team, Family And Hard Work

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Eastside Catholic’s Tytan McNeal has the size and athleticism that have made him one of the most sought-after young athletes in Washington state. But long before college offers began piling up, football was something much …

Muslim Problems, American Solutions

The citizens of Warren, Mich., are upset. As well they should be. There has been a rapid influx of Muslim immigrants in the past decade, which is turning Warren into the next Dearborn. Muslim restaurants are opening where American restaurants are closing. …

‘Monsters of God’: New Documentary From ‘Tiger King’ Creator Tackles Illegal Reptile Trade

Monsters of God, a new HBO documentary from Tiger King creator Eric Goode, tackles the illegal reptile trade. According to HBO, Monsters of God sees Goode follow “his first love,” reptiles, into the “dark and gonzo world of exotic animal smuggling.” Read …

Oregon flags lowered for Springfield firefighter who died battling Austin Fire

EUGENE, Ore. — Flags at Oregon public institutions will flew at half-staff Tuesday in honor of a 25-year-old wildland firefighter with family in Springfield who died after being injured on the Austin Fire. Jesús Eduardo Olimpo Gutierrez Toral, 25, died on …

Preserving the Dublin Inn and its legacy of the Bahá’í Faith

Sign up for the Transcript's daily newsletter and get essential news each day. On a quiet stretch of Main Street in Dublin, past a garden bursting with color, stands the house where a religious leader once told a room full of strangers to see the world …

Mom Wins Legal Fight Over Oregon’s Gender Adoption Mandates

A Christian mother has prevailed in her nearly four-year fight for the right to adopt children from Oregon’s foster care system—without supporting the state’s gender-affirming requirements. Under an order issued this month by the U.S. District Court of …

MC USA honors a legacy peacemaker and a young peacemaker with 2026 Bring the Peace Award

Mennonite Church USA is celebrating its peace witness by honoring Weldon Nisly and Fernando Daza-Jabian as its 2026 Bring the Peace award recipients. Now in its sixth year, the Bring the Peace award honors individuals who embody Christ-centered peacemaking …

Man pleads guilty to construction fraud scheme in Oregon

A Eugene man pleaded guilty on Monday to defrauding several Newport property owners via wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Oregon. David Paul Williams, 46, was accused of defrauding the owners of vacant lots in Newport through his …

Editor’s picks: Highlights in comedy, art, music and more Central Oregon events

Comedy at Yokocho Izakaya Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, Bits N Skits Productions will host its opening comedy night at Yokocho Izakaya Japanese restaurant, 1900 NE Division St. Hosted by Ella Terese, who’s been performing for about a year, the evening …

Judge Blocks University of California’s ‘Misgendering’ Speech Policy

A California judge ruled against University of California’s policy of punishing students who “misgender” or “deadname” individuals who identify as “transgender.”  Defending Education challenged UC’s “Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy” and “Anti- …

Oregon Community Calendar: Sept. 24 - Oct. 4

Thursday, Sept. 24 Greeting Cards 6-7 p.m., The Creative Space 150B, Oregon Public Library, 200 N. Alpine Pkwy. Limit to 15 participants. Registration required. Let someone know you are thinking of them with a handmade card. Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Jamie …

Amid extreme weather, church resilience hubs provide safety

In 2021, Hurricane Ida knocked out eight transmission lines and 31,000 utility poles in Louisiana. This left 1 million people without power, with some outages lasting several weeks. In the heat wave that followed, 10 people died without air conditioning. …

Terminally ill woman behind ‘Deb’s law’ can now choose how she dies

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BYU faces continued pattern of derogatory religious chants from opposing fans

PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Religiously affiliated college football programs have faced prejudice over the years, and BYU is no exception, having endured derogatory chants from opposing student sections. Colorado State apologized to BYU Saturday night after fans …

'Down Home Days' at Oregon United Methodist Church

17 Accidental Gen Alpha Insults That Will Make You Feel Really Old (Seriously, Ouch)

Consider yourself warned I teach a class of 6th graders at my church, the oldest of the Gen Alpha kids, usually defined as being born in 2013 or later. These kids are delightful. They are also both without a single malicious bone in their bodies and …

Rene Reid’s Peace Amidst Conflict Weaves a Love Story Into the Historical Reality of a Nation at War

Peace Amidst Conflict explores how historical crises, political intrigue, and private relationships intersect to reveal understanding as the key to peace. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era characterized …

Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation Asks Public to Put Cash Gaudio's Lock Screen on Their Phones Sept. 30

Two years after the 19-year-old's death, his family is asking people to set the image found on his phone, Christ in the crown of thorns, as their own. LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Live Like Cash Gaudio …

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ON THE MOVE

UNITARIAN ORGANIZATION ACTIVE ON FOUR CONTINENTS: YOUTH AMBASSADORS, DEMOCRACY WORK, BIPOC ADVOCACY & AFRICAN MINISTER TRAINING HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Unitarians …

Recruiting for Good Launches "Celebrate Your Faith Today" 3-Days to Party Travel Reward

Recruiting for Good Unveils "Celebrate Your Faith Today" a Meaningful Travel Reward, Gifting 3-Day Luxury Festival Experiences in Europe’s Most Beautiful Cities SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

The Dr. Lydia Show Returns November 1 for an All-New Season

Dr. Lydia Roxborough returns with a new season featuring powerful conversations on business, leadership, faith, family, purpose and success. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dr. Lydia Show is …

Over 100 Fathers Receive Certificates for Mastering Fatherhood Principles

122 incarcerated fathers at Madison and Jefferson Correctional Institutions earn JBF Fatherhood certificates, with 14 sharing public testimonies. PLANTATION , FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF …

Centricity Music Signs Rachael Lampa, Releases First Single 'Permission' Sept. 25

Chart-Topping Vocalist Opens New Chapter Rooted in Faith, Honesty, Hope NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centricity Music has signed powerhouse vocalist and chart-topping artist Rachael Lampa to an exclusive …

Vanderbloemen Is the Only Christian Executive Search Firm in the World Accredited by AESC

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanderbloemen, the nation’s leading faith-based executive search firm, has secured accreditation from the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the …

Dallas Outreach Office Closure 9.23.26

Narmada Parikrama Inscribed in India’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory

The centuries-old river pilgrimage traces a 2,600-kilometre route through Madhya Pradesh and beyond BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Narmada Parikrama, the traditional circumambulation of the Narmada …

JESUS, JESUS, JESUS Announces Independent Nonprofit After Drawing 125,000+ to 2026 Gathering

America's largest Christian gathering establishes a new leadership team to expand its free evangelistic outreach and year-round discipleship mission. MANVEL, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JESUS, JESUS, JESUS announced …

Carmen Belle White Announces the Release of A Book of Cosmic Frequencies

A Cosmic Book of Frequencies, The Galactic Sound Keys are a cosmic invitation to remember your most natural, simple truth: What are you here for? DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About the Book The Galactic Sound …

Outlived Helps Everyday Muslims Build a Digital Legacy Beyond Their Lifetime

Built for Muslims without large followings, Outlived helps ordinary people leave beneficial knowledge and ongoing good deeds behind. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Outlived Launches Digital Legacy …

Vatican Secretary of State Honors Missionary to Migrants in New York

Cardinal Parolin Commemorates John Scalabrini, the Saint Who Encouraged Pope Leo XIII to Send Mother Cabrini to America NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 125th Anniversary of St. John Baptist Scalabrini, …

BEN GREENFIELD'S DEBUT DOCUMENTARY 'BOUNDLESS: THE MAN WHO BECAME HUMAN' LAUNCHES ON AMAZON AND APPLE TV

Directed by Caleb Applegate & Executive Produced by Zac Efron, Film Follows Greenfield Beyond Biohacking Into Grief, Faith, Parts of Life No Protocol Can Reach LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boundless: The …

Cornerstone Christian Counseling Wins Excellence in Care Award Kalamazoo

Faith-based counseling practice recognized for compassionate, evidence-informed care serving Kalamazoo and Hudsonville families. KALAMAZOO, MI, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cornerstone Christian Counseling and Wellness …

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Dr. Michael J. Baglino Examines Seven Influential Thinkers in From Gramsci to Freud

The retired behavioral science professor explores philosophy, religion, politics, psychology, and cultural change through a distinctly Catholic perspective. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Baglino brings his …