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World Conference 2023

Posted on January 7, 2023 by GPNW2020

Information for GPNW Mission Center Delegates and Alternates World Conference 2023 is quickly approaching, so please check here regularly for announcements and updates. Also refer to https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/ for additional information, including all legislation, daily schedule and other events. REGISTRATION OPEN: Online registration for World Conference is open for delegates and children, at CofChrist.org/2023-world-conference/#csec-2023-world-conference-register. Register before March 1 to get…

Pastors Breakfast 2022: Reflections from a Friend

Posted on December 16, 2022 by GPNW2020

From Sean Langdon.A shortened version of these remarks were shared at the 2022 Pastors Breakfast during the Annual GPNW MC Conference. I considered what I might share this morning with you all and my mind swirled with the possibilities. And where I landed was this… We joke a lot about my many roles in this…

New Expression Mondays continue…

Posted on December 14, 2022 by GPNW2020

“Our journey into the future will continue through more congregations becoming willing to transform in response to new opportunities. It also will occur through starting new expressions of the church to model what we are talking about.” – Steve Veazey, “A Time to Act!” New Expressions of Community are an exciting pathway for us to experience…

Courage to Let Go

Posted on December 2, 2022 by GPNW2020

At our annual Pastors and Staff Breakfast last month, technical difficulties prevented us from properly sharing two video interviews with leaders in our Mission Center. You can view them below or on our YouTube channel:…

New Bold Moves Grants Awarded – Fall 2022

Posted on November 25, 2022 by GPNW2020

The missional efforts of Family Promise of Metro East, supported by the Portland Congregation and the international work of the North American Climate Justice Team have been awarded Bold Moves Grants in the Fall Cycle of 2022. The recipients began their work in 2020 and 2019 respectively with the help of seed money provided by…

Club Q and Safe Space: Reflections from a Queer Minister

Posted on November 23, 2022 by GPNW2020

By Sean Langdon “…I’m so sorry to learn of the Colorado Springs shooting. There are just no words anymore…” This was the text I received on Sunday Morning from our Mission Center President Kim Naten. You see, I was at the Beyond Horizons Retreat at Lewis River Campground where cell reception is spotty. So, I…

Statement on the Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs

Posted on November 22, 2022 by GPNW2020

Statement from Harmony released November 21, 2022. Click Here. Following Saturday’s deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs that left at least five dead and 25 injured, the members of Harmony’s Board of Directors offer their deepest condolences to the families, chosen families, and friends of all those who were targeted. In the wake of yet…

Proclamation of Joy

Posted on November 19, 2022 by GPNW2020

Mission Center President Kim NatenOpening Worship Address “Courage to Dance”Mission Center Conference 2022: Courage My comments this morning start with a story. A Love story. Near the beginning of the 3rd grade, a classmate of mine, Regina Hoag, and I began ballet classes together. I have no recollection of how that came about, but her…

Circles of Support

Posted on November 7, 2022 by GPNW2020

Spiritual Practice Presented at GPNW MC Conference 2022 Pastors and Staff Breakfast By Ashley Whitham This morning, I’ll invite you to sit comfortably with your feet on the floor, and preferably with support against your back. Close your eyes. In your mind, imagine yourself in a large circle. If there were a target on the…

Movement of a Disciple’s Life

Posted on November 7, 2022 by GPNW2020

Spiritual Practice presented at GPNW Mission Center Conference 2022 during the Business Meeting By Ashley Whitham How had you moved through your life as a disciple? This weekend’s theme is courage, but they all have different actions paired with courage, because the courage of a disciple inspires us to move. So as we pause this…