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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:
Welcome Bekah Lindberg to Valley in Eugene, OR
Erik Cave and Bekah Lindberg, the new lead pastor of Valley Covenant Church, in Eugene, Oregon, have a great conversation about her call to Valley Covenant. She shares her excitement at being a first time lead pastor and about the challenges of this new season of learning for her. Enjoy their fun conversation and join…Continue reading→
Brad Bergfalk on Flooding in Mount Vernon
Jill Riley talks with Brad Bergfalk of Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon, Washington, about the historic flooding happening in the Skagit Valley. Bethany is a Red Cross evacuation site and is currently housing over 100 people. Pray with us for the people of the Skagit Valley, Monroe, North Bend, and all affected areas.Continue reading→
Longing for Jesus: Entering Advent Together
Superintendent Greg Yee shares Advent blessings and highlights some of the amazing things that happened this past month! Be encouraged. God is moving, and the Church of God continues to press forward during challenging times. Enjoy this wonderful season with your church, family, friends, and neighbors. And with the suffering, the hurting, the needy, and the bereft….Continue reading→
Powell Valley becomes Oasis Covenant Church
Led by Pastor Mary Hendrickson, Powell Valley in Gresham, OR is undergoing some exciting changes. As of this week they are now Oasis Covenant Church, with renewed vision, excitement for their future and a community minded outlook. Listen in for the exciting things God has placed on their hearts and minds. Contact Mary if you…Continue reading→
Teen Mud and Thunder Retreats Recap
Pastor Kristi Smith, Family Ministries Pastor at Milwaukie Covenant Church, was part of the planning team that recently hosted MMud (Senior High School) and Thunder (Junior High School) fall retreats. Together, the retreats amassed over 700 students! Kristi shares about the amazing time they had and how God moved in the hearts of leaders and…Continue reading→
Bless the Backpacks at Trinity Covenant Salem
Director of Family Ministries, Caitlin Berney, shares with us a wonderful idea for sending children back to school. Before school started Trinity Covenant blessed the children during service. Then the kids decorated back pack tags that are meant to remind them that their church family is behind them as they go back to school, an…Continue reading→
Newport Covenant Welcomes Tre Crume
Tre and his wife Megan have recently transplanted from Texas to Washington where he serves as the Pastor of Youth and Families at Newport Covenant in Bellevue. We welcome the Crumes and pray God’s blessing over them as they settle into the Pacific Northwest. Send Tre a message and welcome him to the PacNWC!Continue reading→
Praying for and learning from the Global Church
Speaking from a successful Sharing the Harvest at Wiley Heights, Superintendent Greg Yee invites the conference to engage in learning from the Global Church. Several opportunities are coming up in 2026 to allow our teens and some of our pastors to engage in global learning. Additionally, the Covenant has a platform on YouVersion that focuses…Continue reading→
On mission with Lettered Streets Covenant Church
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Pastor Chris Eltrich sits down with Jill Riley and talks about Lettered Streets Covenant Church’s summer mission event. This trip to San Felipe Del Progreso, Estado De Mexico, was intentionally intergenerational; the ages of the 64 participants ranged from 3 years old to 73. The church was able to join…Continue reading→
Compassion Clinic at Faith Covenant Sumner
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant Jill RIley and Kurt Notehelfer reflect on the Compassion Clinic that was held this summer at Faith Covenant Sumner. In partnership with many other local churches, they were able to provide medical and dental care, along with prayer ministries, and open their food bank. This successful event is in its…Continue reading→