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We are G.E.M.

Gorge Ecumenical Ministries

Uniting diverse communities of faith through our common concerns and actions for justice, freedom, peace and environmental care.

A little bit about us

Our Mission: Uniting diverse communities of faith through our common concerns and actions for justice, freedom, peace and environmental care.

Our Upcoming events

  • Benefit Concert for Black in the Gorge: LaRhonda Steele + band w/ special guest, saxophonist, Eldon T. Jones

    LaRhonda Steele and Band will take us on journey through the rich legacy of African American music—from blues and jazz to gospel and soul.

    Known as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” LaRhonda Steele is one of the PNW’s most revered rhythm and blues vocalists. ues Association Hall of Fame.

    Together, LaRhonda Steele, her band, and Eldon T. Jones will bring the sounds of history to life in a concert that celebrates the resilience, joy, and power of Black music.

  • Rooted in the Gorge: Celebrating Diversity in our Community in honor of Black History Month

    @ Columbia Center for the Arts

    Feb. 1st - March 1st

    This will also be a fundraiser for the month of February with a percentage of all sales going to The Black in the Gorge B.i.G. Scholarship Program.

  • G.E.M. Community Gathering w/ special guest Mid-Columbia Community Action Council

    will be at Spirit of Grace Church

    Thursday, Feb. 20th @ 11:30am-1:00pm

    G.E.M. Community Gathering w/ Special guest Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC)

    www.mccac.com

  • We are ALL immigrants: Soy Inmigrante; I am an immigrant.

    will be at Riverside Community Church

    Friday, March 7th @ 6pm

    Riverside Community Church is an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation.

    We'll gather in the Riverview Room with others from the Gorge community for dinner and the kick off the campaign.

  • Community Legacy Initiative

    will be at The Ruins (13 Raildroad St. Hood River, OR)

    Sunday, March 2nd @ 2-4pm

    The Community Legacy Initiative aims to:

    Educate Community

    Empower Inviduals

    Encourage Giving

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