By Rev. Laura Shennum​ Part 1 of 3, in a series on Covenant for the PWR Healthy Congregations Team “Promises and pie crusts are made to be broken.” – Jonathan Swift, Irish Writer This church year, The Cascade Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has been Read the full article on the PWR

Chris George As we step into another church year, it has been good for me to think back to what I’ve learned during my service on the Board and as Board President in two congregations. Maybe my learning can provide some Read the full article on the PWR site

Dear Chalice Lighter, Liberal religion needs your help to thrive and grow! That’s what Chalice Lighters makes possible! Thank you for supporting the needs of Pacific Northwest congregations through this program of pay-it-forward generosity. Our Fall 2018-2019 Call: Help put a new roof on the UUCCWC parish house!  Members of

James Kubal-Komoto Dear Pacific Western Congregational Leaders, What’s the most important factor in your congregation’s future success? What will determine whether your congregation will be one of the many in the U.S. that will dwindle and die in the next 10 or Read the full article on the PWR site

Tandi Rogers Imagine a spiritually mature, culturally competent and humble, non-anxious Unitarian Universalism where conflict is a faith formation opportunity and a normal part of religious community and the human journey. Perhaps your congregation is well on its way. Or perhaps Read the full article on the PWR site

Eric Bliss Friends across the PWR, In the last three years, a group of 2/3 People of Color and 1/3 white accomplices have been working in all four districts of the region to support youth of color and others representing marginalized voices. Read the full article on the PWR site

James Kubal-Komoto Dear Pacific Western Congregational Leaders, I am happy to announce the launch of Leadership Experience 2019 — a pilot leadership development program in the Pacific Western Region. Continue reading Pacific Western Region announces Leadership Experience 2019 on UUA.org. Read the full article on the PWR site

Sarah Gibb Millspaugh In these times when so many in our society need communities of meaning, relationship, hope, and love, our Unitarian Universalist congregations have a clear mission of healing and transformation. And in these times of #MeToo and violence, more Read the full article on the PWR site

Jan Christian It’s early in the fire season and already two of our congregations in Colorado have received funds from the UUA Disaster Relief Fund to help members of their congregations and community partners in Durango and Carbondale. Continue reading Fires in Read the full article on the PWR site

Jonipher Kūpono Kwong Dear Pacific Western Congregational Leaders, Time and time again, we’ve heard from you that you need help developing new leaders to further the work of your mission. We’re pleased to announce a central location for your leadership needs. Drumroll Read the full article on the PWR site