The Sainting of Emi Koyama Members of the community became aware of Intersex Awareness Day because of the Portland Sisters of Indulgence campaign! The co-founder of Intersex Awareness Day, Emi Koyama, who passed on this June of 2026, was Sainted posthumously by the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at an in-person event to highlight the…

While Intersex Awareness Day is on Monday, we are kickstarting the weekend with Novice Sister Ivanna Triptastic at Camp Bar on October 23rd with a good ole fashioned pub crawl. Join us at 8:00 PM or catch us along the route as we light our way across downtown. Help us honor the work of Emi…

Sunday morning, at Living Room Wines! Our quarterly kaffeeklatsch will be meeting in the reading room. Come join us for a spell, read your favorite queer texts, or bring a journal to catch up on your love letters. Learn about volunteering with your Portland sisters and upcoming events, like BodyMagick Temple’s Fall Showcase on the…

The Order of Benevolent Bliss hopes everyone had a bright and glittery Pride this year! We saw you at the waterfront, marching the streets, advocating for love and peace, extending radical grace, and best of all having a gay ole time. There is no wrong way to style your Pride, and you wear it so…

Last chance to claim a grant from the Order of Benevolent Bliss for 2026! We’re excited to commemorate our 21st year of service with 21K in grants. If you’ve been thinking about applying, don’t delay! Sisters are standing by!

Come see what all the fuss is about! From groundbreaking to ribbon cutting, we have gotten to see a queer icon shape the very streets of Portland. Downtown Portland’s newest park DarcelleXV Plaza invites all to celebrate its opening and the legacy of Darcelle XV with a “Spectacular-Spectacular Party” on June 25th. The joyous celebration…