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The Catch of the Week is a bite-sized update focusing on telling the story of our conference. We do this primarily through interviews with church members, staff, and event leaders. This year we celebrated baptisms, reflected on events, tackled challenges, welcomed new staff, supported outreach projects, checked in on our church plants, and got to know our conference staff. 38 blog posts were added to our website and featured in our Friday newsletter. Visit our blog at the link below to catch up, or click on any of the previous issues links.
Previous Issues:
Disability Advocate Pam Christensen
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Pam Christensen shares with Erik Cave about her passion for Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion ministries in the church. Pam talks about her passion for the church to reach and include people of all abilities. Email Pam for more information
Emerge Young Adult Retreat Reflections
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Listen in while a group of young adults chat with NextGen Director for the PacNWC, Erik Cave, about the recent Emerge retreat. They share their reflections on the retreat and why they are so excited about future retreats. Discover more about PacNWC Young Adult Ministries.
The Heart of Meeting Together
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant There was a time when I thought it was a bother, a nuisance. Traveling, meetings, classes, and seminars. All the work that it took to be gone away from my primary responsibilities, family and schedules was bothersome. So why do it? Why make the effort? This is not a question…Continue reading→
Introducing Katy Andlovec from Portland!!
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Jill Riley and Pastor Katy Andlovec talk about Katy’s call to ministry and God’s work through her life while pastoring at First Covenant Portland. Katy is excited about the children and youth in the church and is passionate about them sharing their gifts with the larger community. Message Katy…Continue reading→
Expanding Faith at Covenant Men’s Retreat
By Monty Harmon, 2023 Retreat Chair Cascades Camp and Conference Center continues to provide Covenant Men with a beautiful setting for our retreat. Keith Ferrin provided four meaningful messages to us as we journeyed through 2 Timothy while focusing on our theme of “Expanding Your Faith by Investing in Others.” What a blessing to gather…Continue reading→
Introducing Amy Muia
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Jill Riley catches up with Amy Muia, the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care at Bethany Covenant Church. It is a wonderful conversation about her work with the incarcerated, in congregational care at the church, and things she loves to do. Don’t miss this inspiring and encouraging conversation. Message Amy…Continue reading→
Pathway to Gather
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC The Covenant annual meeting agenda is now posted and communications about participation and preparation have ramped up. The Gather registration deadline is June 18 (Ministerial Association Annual Meeting registration deadline is June 5). The PacNWC staff was pleasantly surprised that our conference currently has the second-largest number of delegates next…Continue reading→
Get to know our Superintendent!
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Join Jill Riley as she catches up with Greg Yee. Together they talked about Greg’s favorite memories of growing up, family, sports, and ministry. Don’t miss this great conversation.
Welcome Bruce Bruns back to the PacNWC!
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Bruce Bruns, Pastor of Milwaukie Covenant Church, in Milwaukie, OR shares his ministry journey with us. He also shares what things help to define who he is and what he is passionate about. Let’s welcome Bruce to the conference! https://www.facebook.com/bruce.bruns
Michael Lee and Encounter Church Merger
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Jill Riley, Communications Assistant for the PacNWC, interviews Michael Lee about the recent Merger of Encounter Church, Mercer Island, WA