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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:
Superintendent Invitation to Annual Celebration
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Superintendent Greg Yee invites the conference to the Annual Celebration in the Portland area on April 18-20. In addition to business meetings and workshops we will welcome our President Tammy Swanson-Draheim to the conference to share a word of encouragement. For Annual Celebration registration and information Continue reading→
Mark Meredith, Church Planting Coach
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Take this opportunity to get to know Mark Meredith, Church Planting Coach for the PacNWC. His experience with church planting and mentoring is a great asset to our conference. Hear his heart for spreading the gospel through the new and creative works that God is doing…. Continue reading→
Welcome Adria Willette-Leonardo to Bellingham
By Jill Riley, Assistant Communication Director of the PacNWC Rev. Dawn Taloyo, Associate Superintendent of the PACNWC introduces us to Rev. Adria Willette-Leonardo, the new Associate Pastor at Bellingham Covenant Church. Adria shares with us her love of creating spaces where people can encounter the Holy God, whether it be through art, music or other… Continue reading→
Introducing Christian Griffith
By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC Enjoy this 8-minute video introducing Christian Griffith, the new Youth Pastor at Encounter Church in Mercer Island, WA. You will learn about Christian’s background on the East Coast, his family (including his dog), and his favorite place. Reach out to Christain to welcome him at christian@encountereastside.org. You… Continue reading→
January Message from Superintendent Greg Yee
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Pastor Greg welcomes in the New Year by sharing what God is speaking to his heart for the conference. He shares about the primacy of prayer, discipleship and dependence on the Holy Spirit in 2024. To send Greg a note.
Emily Bila from Cedarcreek Covenant Church
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Help us welcome Worship Director Emily Bila from Cedarcreek Covenant Church. She loves worship arts and being in the outdoors. We are thrilled you are in our conference, Emily! Send Emily a note to welcome her!
JD Tuell with MUD/THUNDER Recap
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Pastor JD Tuell talks with Jill Riley about the planning, excitement and happenings around the fall youth retreats MUD and THUNDER. Send JD a note to offer encouragement and prayer
Covenant Living at The Shores’ Chaplains
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Chaplains Lisa Eastman and Ken Morse give us a window into their work and life at Covenant Living at the Shores. They share the high points of their jobs and what makes them passionate about serving their community at the Shores. Pastor Lisa began her ministry at the Shores… Continue reading→
Coming – Going
By Greg Yee, Superintendent, PacNWC Part 4 of my reflections at year 10: The traditional observance of Advent turns our hearts to remember the inconceivable arrival of God in human flesh. “God With Us” physically and relationally broke into human history, leading to the pinnacle of God’s redemptive story, headlining what Emmanuel accomplished on the… Continue reading→
World Relief at Bellingham Covenant Church
By Jill Riley, Communications Assistant, PacNWC Jill Riley talks with Pastor Phil Rushton, of Bellingham Covenant Church, and their work with World Vision. They talk about a partnership in ministry that is innovative and creative in sharing space, time and other resources. Send Phil a note requesting more information or to offer encouragement Western Washington… Continue reading→