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December 2013

Wayside UCC rededicates its building after renovations to facilitate its ministries. Mark Boyd announces 2014 camp season dates, theme and plans. Interfaith Task Force seeks to create the political will to end homelessness. Mission partners recall their experiences in South Africa when Nelson Mandela was freed. News Briefs News of PNC includes reports on transitions, events and resources.

Volunteers prepare meals, then share them with guests and listen to their stories. Jim Spraker reports on fall visit to New Orleans to see how recovery from Katrina is going. Environmental Justice camp in February will train people to train others. "Welcome Home" is theme for 2014 Annual Meeting April 25 to 27 in Seattle. Mike Denton discusses what to do when there are conflicts in a congregation.

September-October 2013

Young adult interns engage in justice agencies and life of local congregations in Seattle. Mission associates share about life in two churches they serve in London, England. Ruth Cannon gives gift to honor her late husband, Clint Cannon's, involvement in global ministries. Meighan Pritchard is now the UCC minister of environmental justice. Totem Pole Lummi Totem Pole Journey is a peaceful way to challenge coal export terminal on sacred land. Dayton UCC receives grant to train volunteers to help people apply for DSHS benefits online. Mark Boyd expresses thanks to the many people who made the 2013 camping season possible.

PNC's delegates to Synod report on 17 resolutions, people and UCC decisions. Linda Gasparovic will attend Bossey's Ecumenical Institute for semester of study. Carlos Madrazo Carlos Madrazo retires after 55 years of global ministries service, most recently in East Timor. Warren Johnson serves as lay minister for the Forks Congregational UCC church. News Briefs News around the Conference covers transitions, events and opportunities. Advent book John Indermark publishes book with activities for Advent season from Dec. 1 to 26. Worship together Liberation UCC and Eastgate UCCs worshiped together during August.

 

June-July 2013

Linda Jaramillo preaches on "Masks and Mirrors" to urge involvement in ending oppression. Jeni Craswell facilitates PNC leaders in plans for coming year and commitment to specific tasks. Young adult interns increase the capacity of social justice advocacy agencies they serve in Seattle. Conference sends more than 300 rainbow scarves for national UCC anti-bullying project. Kizzie Jones publishes award-winning children's book about dachshunds, sea creatures and values. Couple use seder meal at wedding to educate about liberation through marriage equality. Mike Denton advisestaking time to live and love, to discover reality away from screens.

Delegates adopt resolutions approve leaders and adopt budget that adds staff and consultant. News Briefs include information on summer camps, transitions and upcoming events. Music takes on African-American tone with leadership by musicians at Eastgate and Liberation UCC. Mike Denton commits to continue ministry with conference as he begins three-month sabbatical. Korean delegates present portrait of Mary Margaret and Paul Pruitt as part of 20th anniversary of ties. Stole maker displays stoles at Annual Meeting and shares story of pastor who inspired her work.

 

April-May 2013

16 from two UCC churches tour Port of Seattle and learn of environmental and justice issues. Prospect UCC upgrades lighting and sets lighting and heat on timers to save energy costs. Intern gains insight into link between faith and justice in work at Church Council of Greater Seattle. Monroe UCC Monroe UCC changes lighting in sanctuary and fellowship hall. Mike Denton Is now the time for churches to partner to open conversation on guns.

Jim CastroLang shares ideas for improving experiences with technology for remote meetings. Magnolia UCC earns Energy Star rating for improvements and draws community to educational program. Gardener and children grow food for Issaquah food bank as part of Spirit of Peace UCC mission. Ongoing upgrades University UCC continues process of energy upgrades. News Briefs News includes transitions, lecture series, opportunities, camp datesand more. Annual Meeting Delegates will vote on resolutions, join in workshops and worship.

 

February-March 2013

Dee Eisenhauer gives invocation for inauguration of Governor Jay Inslee. Young adult intern serves with and learns about Faith Action Network advocacy efforts. Pilgrim Firs and N-Sid-Sen prepare for retreat and camping season in spring and summer. Mike Denton reflects on role of transparency and indignation in conflicts. Annual Meeting Linda Jaramillo of Justice and Witness Ministries is Annual Meeting speaker April 26 to 28.

Jeffrey Mensendiek shares his mission work in Japan during recent itineration in region. Marvin Eckfeldt reports on Global Ministries Committee's work with itinerations, promoting Global Mission church covenants. Meighan Pritchard helps national UCC with its 4-1 Earth Care Campaign. NEWS BRIEFS News Briefs include stories on transitions, events, opportunities, ONA vote at United Church in University Place

 

 

 

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