In January 2021, the Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center sponsored its first Racial Justice Week. It was a week of storytelling, education, awareness, worship, and dialogue. Since then, we have continued the conversation with the “Healing Justice” series, a look at how the criminal justice system negatively impacts and targets communities of color and…
“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!” For over two years now, the Greater Pacific Northwest USA Leadership Team…
This Prayer for Peace was written and offered by Evangelist David Brock inthe November 28, 2021, Community Connections online worshipon our first Sunday of Advent (HOPE). It was offered as aPrayer for Peace and Hope for those who struggle during the holidays. These are holy days, God. This is a sacred time and season. But…
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to the GPNW Mission Center for tackling a very complex topic at its conference on November 6—Non-Violence. For those of you who may not have been there, the conversation revolved around a resolution brought to the conference by Scott Amos, a member of the Portland,…
As originally posted on Community of Christ Webpage. Join us on 30 November! Giving Tuesday is a global event that raises millions each year for a variety of organizations. Community of Christ has participated for several years, and we have watched with gratitude as contributions have grown. A generous matching contribution of $250,000 has been…
Sean Langdon offered the following prayer to open the annual 2021 Collins Summit, sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. This year’s Collins Summit focused on “Christian Nationalism: Exploring the Dangerous Union of Church & State.” Oh, Holy One, Sacred Guide, Loving Parent, Whether it be physically present in this space…
As a spiritual venture, boldly follow the initiatives into the heart of God’s vision for the church and creation. Then, in response to growing insight about God’s nature and will, continue to shape communities that live Christ’s love and mission.– Doctrine & Covenants 165:1b – As we have journeyed through this pandemic, we have experienced…
Introduction by Kim Naten, GPNW Mission Center President, Community of Christ This past week, I was blessed to be able to attend both the Samish Island and the Lewis River Intergenerational Retreats. (I regret that I wasn’t able to attend the Camp Remote retreat due to a previous commitment, but I know it was a…
Registration now open for GPNW Mission Center Intergenerational Retreats! Numbers of COVID-19 cases have been on the decline, and our hope is that we can offer a healthy, safe opportunity to gather and fellowship again. Each of our campgrounds will be hosting a 3-night retreat, with relaxed schedule and lots of time to spend together….
On Sunday, May 23, we shared in an interactive Prayer for Peace worship moment. As the music video for “Pray for Peace” by Reba McEntire played, those gathered online for worship were invited to share in the chat their response to this question: What is your peace prayer commitment today? This is how you responded!…