Neveh Shalom to host benefit for Welcoming Congregations

By JEWISH REVIEW

article created on: 2008-10-01T00:00:00

Congregation Neveh Shalom will host a 7 p.m. Oct. 18 concert benefiting The Community of Welcoming Congregations.

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, local congregational choirs from First Unitarian Church, three local Centers for Spiritual Living, Ainsworth United Church of Christ, and singers from Congregation Neveh Shalom, among others, will participate in the event led by Portland composer/director Dr. David York.

The newly renovated sanctuary and expanded campus just off SW Dosch Road at Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway provides plentiful off-street parking and easy access via Tri-Met buses 54 and 56.

There is no admission fee; a free-will offering will be collected.

The Community of Welcoming Congregations is an Oregon and Southwest Washington interfaith ministry that dedicates itself to the full inclusion and equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning people.

The proceeds from this event will go toward the ongoing work of CWC, which will include building community coalitions, sponsoring a youth camp, hosting an interfaith transgender conference, mentoring congregations seeking to be inclusive and providing outreach to those seeking spiritual homes.

“Songs of Faith and Freedom II,” will build on last year’s successful event held in Portland’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

For more information, visit www.welcomingcongregations.org.