Offered by Ashley Whitham on January 14, 2024 at Community Connections Online Worship God of handshakes, God of fist bumps, God of back-slapping hugs and forehead kisses, We invite Your Spirit of relationship to join with us tonight as we celebrate the blessings of community. Whether we frequent a church building, meet friends in the…
Submitted by Ashley Whitham Last weekend, six church employees who live in the Pacific Northwest joined with other Community of Christ employees and lay ministers who work in the Western field at Buckhorn Campgrounds. Under the leadership of Apostle Shandra Newcom and guest ministers Shane and Alli, we did the very hard work of visioning…
A Centering Moment written by Ashley Whitham (she/her) and presented at ‘Coming Out Monologues 6’ held October 11, 2023. At this time, I would invite you to sit comfortably, stable and connected to what is beneath you. And close your eyes if that feels safe to you. Let’s take a few breaths in and out,…
“When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come . . ..” Leonardo DaVinci I have loved the image that this saying inspires since it was impressed upon my heart when I was a…
All within the LGBTQIA+ community AND the allies who love and support the community are invited to attend the Beyond Horizons Retreat on the weekend of November 17-19, 2023, at Lewis River Campground in Yacolt, Washington (near Portland, Oregon). We will come together in safe space for connection, fellowship, and laughter as we journey…
Submitted by Donald Welch Once monthly we met at Judy’s house. It was easily the night of the week I would most look forward to. On the way, we would always stop at Great Harvest Bread Company to see what bread we might bring to the gathering. That was our thing. We brought the bread. …
by Ashley Whitham Discipleship Development Minister This may seem weird to some, but I’m a firm believer that discernment can and should be fun. Too often ministers make it too serious, and the process becomes heavy and burdensome. We make it too hard. What gets in the way of discernment being fun? First our own…
“COURAGE” Submitted by Kim Naten, GPNW Mission Center President We’ve been home from World Conference and Independence, Missouri now for about 3 weeks, which seems like a long time. . . but also feels like yesterday. The experience of attending this triennial event (give or take a year when a pandemic occurs) leaves deep and…
Submitted by Sean Langdon, Rocky Mountain Mission Center President A few years ago, my friend Dylan and I attended an event called the “Coming Out” Monologues in Portland, OR. It was an evening of celebration, vulnerability, and courage. Six individuals shared deeply and authentically their Coming Out stories with those gathered. There were tears, there…
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…