We know many of you have missed the privilege of going to the Samish Island Campground during this time of closures and restricted travel. While it’s true that the camp is essentially closed, the on-going tasks of maintenance and care still need to be done. If you are able, and would like to go to the…
As has been announced, youth camps and reunions as we know them won’t be happening this summer but we are hopeful that we may still be able to gather safely for some long-weekend retreat experiences. The purpose of these retreats are to gather and spend time in fellowship in a beautiful, sacred setting with folks we haven’t…
Greetings GPNW Mission Center Readers. The Bridge of Hope Strategic Planning Team has requested that I publish an update on the Mission Center’s progress toward our goal of reaching the $3M target we have been handed. This announcement will be updated whenever there is a significant change to announce. Below is where we stand. Property…
Originally published by Community of Christ May 5, 2021. We have amazing news! As of 31 December, 2020, the church has raised $88 million toward its $120 million Bridge of Hope goal—an increase of $12 million since June 30. Thank you to those in all fields of the church around the world who are working…
SAVE THE DATE: We will be having our online Rezoomion experience from Tuesday Evening, July 13 – Sunday Morning, July 18. Through classes, chats, worships, and more, we’ll be guided by the theme of “Claiming Our Prophetic Voice: Anointed to Respond” by exploring the application and implication of Luke 4:18-19 in our discipleship. Directors will be…
Beginning Sunday, July 25, our Online Worships will be moving to the evening. “Foyer” Greetings will be at 6:15 PM (Pacific), followed by worship at 6:45 PM (Pacific). We look forward to welcoming Australia Mission Centre President Ben Smith as the speaker to help us kick-off the Sunday Evening worships. This decision was made with…
As was authorized by the GPNW Mission Center conference in November of 2020—per the resolution titled “Establishment of the ‘Emergency’ Fund”—the Mission Center Financial Officer consulted with field leadership and with a sub-committee of the Mission Center Council to determine the proper uses of said Emergency Fund. Three jurisdictions applied for the distribution of emergency…
Our Camp Minecraft Christmas tree contest was a rousing success. We had eight tree entries in our first official event. Four trees were youth entries and another four were entered by adults. The trees were judged by Kim Naten, Richard Betts, Ron Harmon, and Scott Murphy, all executive ministers in our Faith Community. They were…
By Travis Rees, Salem Congregation Family traditions usually have interesting roots, and Christmas traditions can often have much deeper roots. My family has a tradition that was born out of a dark time. But it can be the dark times that bring us closer together, and even put a spotlight on what is truly important. …
Written by Sean Langdon & Dylan Weaver Words in regular font written by Sean LangdonWords in bold font written by Dylan Weaver With the rise of online ministries, I have often been asked, “Why does is say “He/Him” next to your name?”. This is a good question! In recent years, you have likely seen more…