By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Superintendent Greg Yee and Associate Superintendent Dawn Taloyo talk about a couple of very important topics in this video. First of all, they discuss how we can help our sister conference in the SE conference as they struggle with clean up after the hurricanes. Next, they talk about the Discipleship pathway that Rev. Dawn and Rev. Nancy Sugikawa have been working on for our conference. These tools are created for our church’s use, as we work together to encourage Christ’s followers to go and make disciples.

To speak with Dawn about the Discipleship Pathway

To give to the Southeast conference or find more information on how you can help.

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Radiant Church in Renton, Washington just celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Listen as Rev. Michael Thomas reflects on the last decade and foreshadows the next steps as a church. We celebrate with you Radiant!

Wish Michael and Radiant a Happy Anniversary!

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Pastors Michelle Huskamp and Rachel Gough share about a unique ministry they are a part of called One Parish – One Prisoner. They engaged this organization last fall, after a time of church reflection on how their church could reach outside their walls. This Mount Vernon based ministry walks faith communities through befriending and supporting previously incarcerated individuals.

Pastor Michelle Huskamp

Rev. Rachel Gough

One Parish One Prisoner Website

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Welcome Jen Milsten! Jen is the new youth director at Lettered Streets Covenant in Bellingham. Although new to the role Jen is not new to the church. For nine years previous she was the children’s ministry director at Lettered Streets and then God began to nudge her into this new role. Jen is no stranger to youth and student ministry, as she was formerly Young Life staff for almost 10 years. We welcome her and are thankful for the gift she is to her church and our conference.

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Superintendent Greg Yee reflects on the summer ministries, looks forward to October events happening around the conference and encourages the Church to enter the election season with intentionality; in prayer, fasting and grace. He encourages us to be Christ followers first and foremost and allow the Bible and prayer to disciple us to lead the ways of peace, justice, and mercy. (Links are below for resources and events Pastor Greg mentioned.)

Seattle Fire Conference

Evangelism Conference

Sharing the Harvest

Christian Faith and Politics Resources

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Pastor Joel Sommer shares with us about the 4th Annual Collective Healing event in Portland on October 5th. It is a holistic and communal healing event that is rich in content from top experts and trauma therapists, deep in reflection and relationship and offers space for rest and care in body, mind, soul and stomach.

This year’s theme is Enduring Hope: The Ongoing Journey of Racial Healing. Rev. Dominique Gilliard will be the featured speaker with other sessions led by Rev. Dieula Previlion, Wendall Moss and Rev. Dr. Liz Mosbo VerHage.

You can find more information on instagram @collectivehealingpdx or at Westhillscovenant.org

For more information

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

CCDA is holding their annual conference in Portland October 2-5. This is a unique opportunity for PACNWC covenanters to attend in a more “local” setting. Lisa Ellis, PNW Administrator for Christian Community Development Association, shares with us some of what to expect at the conference including important information about discount registration opportunities and online viewing opportunities.

CCDA.org

CCDAPNW.com

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Dr. Paul Metzger, Associate Pastor of Cascade View Covenant Church and Tigard Covenant Church, shares with us the challenges and benefits of “diverse unity in the body of Christ”. The conversation is based off a conference, by the same name, that happened at Tigard Covenant early this year.

To chat with Dr. Paul

By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC

Pastors Kristi Smith and Tim Anderson, Chair and Vice-Chair of the PacNWC Youth Commission, share with us the exciting things happening around the conference for our teens. We are grateful for all those who share the gospel and demonstrate a passion for following Jesus with our students.

Follow this link for more information on Thunder and MUD