What is Worship in Pink?
Worship in Pink is an opportunity for interfaith congregations to spread the life-saving message about breast cancer screening and early detection and to honor their community's survivors. The main goal is to provide breast cancer awareness and education to under-screened women in our communities and increase the number of women receiving mammograms. Legacy Health and Komen Oregon have joined together with community sponsor Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon to present Worship in Pink 2011. The primary activities of inspiration, education and hope will occur within the congregations during the Worship in Pink Weekend (October 21-23).
“I strongly encourage every clergy member and congregation to participate in Worship Pink to bring attention to the issue of breast cancer awareness, screening and early detection to save lives.” - Bishop A.R. Obey, New Life Baptist Church, Lacey, Washington
Who can participate in Worship in Pink?
Any Portland or Vancouver church, synagogue, mosque or other interfaith organization can take part. For our first year of Worship in Pink in Oregon, the focus will be on the metropolitan area for distribution of educational materials. If your congregation is outside of this area and you would like more information, please contact Kathy Kendrix at 503-735-1475 or via email at kathyk@empowermentgroupworld.com.
Click here to see a list of congregations participating in this year's Worship in Pink weekend!
Community Sponsor
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Community Organizations
Northeast Coalition of Neighbors
Portland Center for Self Improvement
How can our congregation take part?
- Appoint two Pink Ambassadors to represent your congregation, ensuring that they can attend an Orientation (July 16 or August 6) and the Breast Health Training (October 1).
- Schedule a breast cancer-related activity for your congregation during the Worship in Pink Weekend on October 21-23; the Ambassadors will be in charge of planning this activity.
- Register your congregation on this website no later than September 15.
- Encourage your congregation to attend the Worship in Pink Community Celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2-6 pm, in the Atrium at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland.
- Promote participation in the Komen Race for the Cure on September 18; members of your congregation are invited to join the Worship in Pink Race Team.
When is the Worship in Pink Weekend?
The Worship in Pink Weekend is planned for October 21st -23rd, Friday through Sunday. Activities within congregations can occur on any or all of those days.
What do Legacy and Komen provide?
For each registered congregation, the Ambassadors will receive educational materials and guidance during orientation and training sessions. The resources will include a sample bulletin announcement, mammography Promise Cards, educational materials for their congregation, and training on breast health education.
What if my congregation cannot participate in the Worship in Pink weekend?
Even if your congregation is not able to take part October 21-23, there are a number of other ways you can participate in Worship in Pink:
- Congregation members can join our Worship in Pink team in the Race for the Cure on September 18, or join the Worship in Pink “Cure Leader” group at that event.
- You are invited to the Worship in Pink Community Celebration on October 30.
- Breast health and breast cancer educational materials can be ordered from Susan G. Komen for the Cure at any time, to share with your congregation.
For more information contact:
Worship in Pink Coordinators
Kathy Kendrix 503-735-1475, kathyk@empowermentgroupworld.com
Charlyn Wilson 503-413-7250 cwilson@lhs.org