January 31, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Pacific Time Advising any youth about life altering decisions alone is difficult to do. Even more complex is how to advise youth who are struggling with their personal identity amidst a non-supportive community. This webinar provides information for those who are searching to
Chalice Lighter Program: Winter Call for Grants Pass, OR
The Unitarian Universalists of Grants Pass, Oregon will be the recipient of the winter Chalice Lighter call. This dynamic fellowship has recently moved into a facility on a major thoroughfare, across from the county courthouse. They finally have adequate space for worship, RE and other church activities. A grant of
Addictions and Recovery Ministry Support
In September we reported on an Addictions and Recovery Ministry Workshop that was held at Shoreline UU Church. This month, on the PNWD front page, Barbara Cornell provides information about SUUC’s program, as well as resources and links for addictions and mental illness program support. Barbara, co-chair of the Addictions
Webinar: Small Group Justice Ministry in Beloved Community
January 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Pacific Time In this final session in the Beloved Community Series, themes from earlier sessions are used to inform a covenant-based model of small group justice ministries. The presenters will share what some congregations are using to build a learning community of practice for
Interim Ministers Selected by Three Congregations
Three congregations in the Pacific Northwest District have chosen Interim Ministers to serve them following ministerial transitions. The Rev. Ken Jones began with Mid-Columbia UU Fellowship (Hood River, OR) in December, and will serve at least through June, 2012. The congregation may extend their transition period through an additional year to prepare
Two PNWD Ministers Retire
Two ministers serving PNWD congregations retired as the year 2012 concluded. The Rev. Bruce Davis retired from Evergreen UU Fellowship (Marysville, WA) after 7-1/2 years of service as full-time, settled minister. Rev. Davis was called to EUUF shortly after receiving his Masters of Divinity from Seattle University’s School of Theology and
Happy New Year!
The Board, staff and volunteers of the Pacific Northwest District wish you all the best for 2013! May our lives be dedicated to the work of justice-making for all peoples and our fragile planet, beginning with the cultivation of peace in our own hearts. May we be blessed as we