Pacific NW UCC Conference News - Fall 2011 - camps, communicating, ideas and more

Campers install signs to protect property

From seeing the star form of seeds in a cross-wise-cut apple, to feeling the earth under their feet on a hike, to installing signs to protect wildlife at N-Sid-Sen, 2011 campers experiences moved from a spirit of awe to a spirit of empowerment. more

Campers gain sense of awe as they learn diferent ways to pray, do a service project and experience much more at 2011 PNC camps.

Environmental Justice Center is launched at Pilgrim Firs in September with a call to our responsibility to God to care for creation.

Mike Denton calls churches to continue to be involved in the work of social justice as faithful work that means life for the church and hope for the world.

Kirkland UCC's peace pole is readily visible to people who walk or drive by the church, which is near downtown.

Admiral UCC worship team leader creates a "forest" in the sanctuary to focus attention on the September theme of "Seasons of Creation."

Northshore UCC's witness of packing Totes-To-Go for hungry children in Woodinville schools spreads to other churches and through the community.

News Briefs

New clergy and educational events announced.

Couple in mission raise concern about the plight of the Roma in Europe and the issues for the marginalized Polish Reformed Church.

Nancy Minard's hobby has been her ticket to participating in assisting with basket weaving at N-Sid-Sen for 12 years.

Facebook groups are a tool for sharing about and reflecting on UCC clergy and lay participation in Occupy Seattle and Occupy Spokane.

As NE area rep, Marj Johnston started a Facebook group to provide a stream of information for PNC members in the area who use Facebook.

Broadview UCC researches how transform Lake Broadview, which limits access to its parking lot, and create a neighborhood, usable "paradise."

South Korean young adult women interact with about 50 young adults in the PNC as part of their global partner visit in July.

Partner in Education reports on UCC survey on education, new prices and personnel in national UCC Local Church Ministries resources.

Campers install signs to protect property

Mary Stamp - Editor - Pacific Northwest Conference News - 509-535-1813