A mosaic of churches working interdependently together to transform lives and communities
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Pastor Erik Cave and Encounter Church Youth Pastor Christian Griffith give us highlights of this fall’s youth retreats, Mudd and Thunder. Enjoy their conversation and celebrate the life change these youth found while enjoying their time at Cascade Camp and Convention Center.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Superintendent Greg Yee encourages the conference in this season of Advent to celebrate with the hope of the Gospel, wisdom that acknowledges the woundedness around us and to offer grace to all who enter our lives. Even as you serve, may this season be one of renewal and great joy for each of you.
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Recently Revs. Mark and Doreen Olsen had the opportunity to participate in an immersive Indigenous experience led by Randy Woodley and sponsored by the ECC. Mark recounts the experience and encourages people to understand the value of these in-person experiences that allow us to understand our world and neighbors better.
Love Mercy Do Justice invites you to participate in our new Indigenous Immersive Learning Experience: Weaving Justice and Peace in a Wounded Land. This experience will empower participants to pursue reconciliation with the land, creation, and our Indigenous neighbors. May 15 – 18, 2025 Apply Here>>
Click Here to learn more about Weaving Justice and Peace in a Wounded Land
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
Michael and Sanetta Huntere have been at Emerald City at just over a year. We are blessed to be able to introduce them to the conference as Emerald City’s Pastoral leadership team. Take a minute and get to know them. You’ll be glad you did! Welcome Hunters! We are thrilled you are here.
Welcome Michael and Sanetta to the PACNWC!
Click Here to learn more about Heart to Heart Connection Couples Ministry (scroll to the bottom of the page)
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC
This year Midway Community Covenant Church in Des Moines, WA received a grant from Puget Sound Energy. This grant allowed them to drop their energy bill down to practically nothing, freeing up money to go towards ministry and furthering the Gospel. Ruth Hill, Chair of the leadership team, shares with us what that process was like and their passions for future ministry
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.
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.)
Christian Faith and Politics Resources
