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Feature Articles and News Stories Listed by Issue Date

November-December 2015

Emerge 'N See UCC started in Sandpoint installs Bob Evans as its pastor. Colville First Congregational UCC faces hate incidents, receives messages of support. Kmbris Bond helps Ten Thousand Villages Store in Seattle be successful. Images of areas damages by fire raise questions and offer opportunities for response. Mike Denton discusses new metrics for measuring lives of congregations. Annual Meeting Theme for Annual Meeting in Wenatchee is 'Out on a Limb.' Camps Midwinter Retreats planned at Pilgrim Firs and N-Sid-Sen.

Eliza Penick promotes Heifer International projects to address poverty and community. REACH is the expression of ecumenism through outreach to serve people in Renton. Tom Sorenson writes book to introduce Bible, teaches classes on Russia-Ukraine relations. Bob Porter returns to Sri Lanka 17 years after he served there as a missionary. News of the Conference includes clergy transitions and educational events. John Dorhauer John Dorhauer, UCC president, visits in Conference.

 

September-October 2015

Dayton UCC church restores bell that calls people together to worship and to pray. Peace cranes travel to UCC churches in communities experiencing shootings. Pilgrim Firs campers learn about experiences of Syrian youth in refugee camps. Wade Zick begins as new managing director at Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center. Ann Eidson reports on June Intentional Interim Ministry Network Conference. MIke Denton suggests five ideas and observations from church and clergy transitions. Korea invites delegates Global partners in Seoul invite UCC and Disciples to send regional delegation in May. Wildfire response develops Mike Denton discussesopportunities for PNC members to respond to wildfire disaster.

Communities of Practice offers clergy small groups for learning and support. Justice leadership interns begin 2015-16 year of serving agencies and churches. Senior high co-director says camps reenergize youth and give solid base for life back home. Mark Boyd prepares camp to serve region in disasters such as summer of wildfires. Blaine UCC opened its vacation Bible school to include adults, as well as children. News briefs report onclergy transitions, Environmental Justice workshop and other events. Crowes join in camps Randy and Linda Crowe returnto the PNC and share in work and leadership of several camps.

June-July 2015

Walla Walla First startssmall groups to strengthen relationships among members. Justice Leadership interns complete their year of service and advocacy in August. John Deckenback reflectson history of missionaries and churches in Inland NW. Robbie Paul shares storyof Coyote and imparts wisdom from Nez Perce perspectives. Hearing discussion looksat budget for coming year and its implications for PNC ministries. Marshall Islands UCCshares with Annual Meeting its music and story of its islands. Mike Denton continueshis reflections on dynamics of wearing a clergy collar. News Briefs includetransitions, events, Synod delegates and prayer.

N-Sid-Sen welcomes youngadults from three countries through Camp America. Leadership Retreat popsmyths about PNC communication and offers solutions Quinn Caldwell saysUCC is uniquely situated to transform mainline churches. Ritzville church grievesand holds Lenten study to discuss their experiences. Roger Ralston createsfour art pieces for the Annual Meeting, depicting the four apostles. Worship, music, processions, lanterns, table toys, drumming and relationships mark meeting. Annual Meeting adoptsbudget, resolutions and bylaws, and elects new leaders.

April-May 2015

Dee Eisenhauer visits Holy Land for first time to learn more about Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Amber Dickson gains insights into issues that affect people as Faith Action Network intern. Turning Tables Monday challenges dispropotionate incarceration of black youth. University Congregational proposes resolution on Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Global Ministries offers opportunities to learn about East Timor and Mozambique. Annual Meeting to discuss resolutions on fossil energy and Palestinian occupation. Conference transitions and events announced, including Environmental Justice Training.

Plymouth Seattle renovates sanctuary to improve acoustics for new organ and for flexibility. Prayer flags peace messages connect junior high campers and Syrian refugee youth in Jordan. Richmond Beach UCC hosts homeless encampment for 90 days this spring. Mercer Island UCC calls former general secretary of United Reformed Church in UK. Mark Boyd reports on Midwinter retreat and anticipates summer camping season. Mike Denton shares his observations about using a clergy collar in first of two-parts.

February-March 2015

All Pilgrims Church supports Walmart and other workers seeking living wages. Mike Denton discusses the dynamics of congregations becoming engaged in advocacy. MIke Denton believesway church conflicts are handled is a critical issue. Scott Ward invites members of PNC to Annual Meeting 2015 in Spokane.

Young adult internsengage in advocacy for affordable housing and homeless individuals. N-Sid-Sen and Pilgrim Firs prepare for retreats and upcoming summer camps. Global Ministries Global MInistries Committee writes letter of solidarity to a church in Seoul, South Korea. PNC announces transitions, educational events .

 

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