At Samish Adult Reunion 2024, attendees gathered in groups one evening to write their own songs of justice to the tune of “Jesus Loves Me.” Now you can also sing along with our justice crooners! Group 1 Written by Roy Baggerly, Karen Anderson, Gil Martell, Connie Guay, Susan Oxley, Tom Webber, Pegi Powers, Sharon Kleigl,…
Spectacular (SPEC) 2024: Plan now to attend!
“SPEC” (Spectacular) is an annual week-long worship, leadership, sports, music, and arts camp held on the campus of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. It is sponsored by Community of Christ and will be attended by high school students and staff from around the U.S. and Canada. This is the largest gathering of youth in Community…
Online RCYW Training Now Available!
I am happy to announce the release of our online Registered Child & Youth Worker (RCYW) Training. This will help our mission center be more efficient in processing RCYW Applications since most applicants will no longer need to wait until we can offer a training. This online training will also allow our many RCYW’s to…
Kids Camps 2023
Who’s ready for summer camp? Registration opens April 1st! 2-for-1 Discount: We offer a 2-for-1 discount when a GPNW camper brings a friend who is new to our GPNW camping program. Enter Promotional Code “241” by clicking on the blue “Enter Promotional Code” link located in the top right of the pop-up window after clicking…
GPNW Reunions 2023: Register Today!
Registration begins April 1st, 2023. CANCELLATION & REFUNDS Please notify Jill Brunette (jbrunette@CofChrist-GPNW.org, 425-207-8712) of your need to cancel as soon as possible. Refunds will be made as follows: • Before Registration Fee deadline: 100% • On or after Registration Fee deadline, prior to the first day of reunion: 2/3 • On or after first…
Spectacular (SPEC) 2023: Plan now to attend!
“SPEC” (Spectacular) is an annual week-long worship, leadership, sports, music, and arts camp held on the campus of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. It is sponsored by Community of Christ and will be attended by approximately 500 high school students and staff from around the U.S. and Canada. This is the largest gathering of youth in…
Register Now: Youth Summer Camps 2022
Youth Camps are part of our rich camping tradition within Community of Christ. They provide an opportunity for children and youth to gather in safe space to learn, nurture, and grow in their relationship with God, self, and others. We are offering 4 youth camps and 4 reunions at our 3 campgrounds this summer. Register…
Ready to Register: Summer Reunions 2022
Reunions are part of our rich camping tradition within Community of Christ. They provide an opportunity to gather in sacred community for play, worship, discipleship formation, and fellowship as we rekindle friendships and create new ones. We offer three family reunions for anyone to attend at each of our campgrounds as well as a reunion…
Caravan Auction: March 2022
Our GPNW Youth Venture for Christ Caravan will soon be hosting its annual dinner-auction fundraiser for this year’s mission trip to Hawaii. This year our auction will have an “in person” option with a Hawaiian-themed dinner as well as an online option via Zoom. Last year we raised over $10,000 and hope to do the…
Reunion & Summer Camps Returning in 2022!
Save the date and plan now to attend our Youth Camps and/or Reunions this summer! Youth Camp and Reunion descriptions, fees, deadlines, registration/payment links, and more will be posted here on the Chinook this April 2022. Come back then to register!…