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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:
Reflections on Journey to Mosaic
By Matt Dyment Three weeks ago, I had a few dreams come true. Ever since seminary, and participating in the Sankofa experience, I have longed to take a similar journey with fellow Christians from a mosaic of races and ethnicities. Alongside this dream I continually strive to take students on transformational adventures – adventures where… Continue reading→
Will There Be Churches?
By Peter Sung, Director of Church Planting, PacNWC/Lead Pastor, Evergreen Covenant Church Before we immigrated when I was eight, growing up in South Korea meant immersion in the way of life that was the Presbyterian church, and that meant conforming to fit in. Now I can see that for what much of it was: bad… Continue reading→
From Our Superintendent
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC I strongly encourage you to make it a point to send your full compliment of delegates to the 2018 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis (June 21-23). It is a significant year of transition for the ECC as this meeting will elect a new president of the denomination and North Park, and… Continue reading→
Clergy Retreat Report
By Vicki Lund on behalf of the Pac NWC Ministerial Executive Committee The fall weather was beautiful at Cascades Camp at the October “Clergy, Staff and Family Retreat.” For those who came to enjoy outdoor activities, this made canoeing on the lake, going horseback riding, or trying out the zip line that much more enjoyable. Some… Continue reading→
Thunder was Awesome
By Pete Anderson, Associate Pastor for Youth, Crossroads Community Covenant Church Thunder 2017 this year was Awesome! We hit the ground running with the adventure of a lifetime. As lighting flashed on a mountain graphic on the screens, Thun-Der was being shouted by 460 Middle school students, and then Indiana Jones repelled from the ceiling. Thunder Retreat… Continue reading→
Stories from Renew Covenant’s Relaunch in Lynnwood, WA
Stories from Renew Covenant’s Relaunch in Lynnwood, WA By Dave Sim, Lead Pastor of Renew Covenant Church 5am Thursday. Our crew is starting the coffee up and setting up shop in the front of our church. At around 6am commuters begin parking in the church lot, a designated park-n-ride through Community Transit. Renew Covenant Church… Continue reading→
Paul Collard, Hall of Fame Inductee
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC This week Erik Cave interviews Paul Collard, Executive Pastor at Columbia Grove Covenant Church, as the most recent inductee into the Pacific Northwest Football Officials Hall of Fame. They talk about life lessons from ministry and football.