Feature Articles and News Stories Listed by Issue Date

June-July 2014

Annual Meeting approves new leaders, budget and two resolutions. Cathy Gunstone makes quilting into a ministry, incorporating color and art. Camp managers anticipateimprovements needed for Pilgrim Firs and N-Sid-Sen. Linda Gasparec immersedherself in the multicultural diversity of church at Bossey. Alison Stendahl will visit PNC in September to tell of mission work 34 years in Turkey. Mike Denton says that ministry is about letting go to allow oneself to be shaped. Spokane Alliance introducesissues on aging, mental health, child care and paid sick leave.

University Congregational installs solar panels to save on energy and produce energy. Speakers examine culture of the church today in Annual Meeting sermons and keynotes. Jenn Hagedorn begins education for congregations on need for living wage. Aleni Tonuao pleased to joinPacific NW Conference with New Beginnings Samoan Church. MIke Denton reports on life of the conference and preaches on his journey into the UCC. Summer News Briefs includereports on transitions, events and opportunities.

April-May 2014

The Fig Tree marks 30 years of publication made possible by the assistance of many from the UCC. Camps gear up for summer season and for Western Regional Youth Event. Walla Walla church celebrates 150th anniversary throughout 2014. Mike Denton shares value of WRYE as a regional church gathering for youth.

Magnolia yard art draws interest of neighbors and church members. Adult forum hears journal of a soldier in Iraq, sharing realities of war and coming home. Annual Meeting is to nurture friendships and relationships among PNC churches. Conference churches offer variety of educational events for members and their communities.

February-March 2014

Camps use Facebook to communicate with campers and keep up enthusiasm. Catherine Foote invites her urban church's members to her farm. Cheney UCC finds ministries in new projection and audio systems. Despite low ratings in polls, members continue to be the church and serve.

Plymouth UCC promotes living wage ministry with Church Council of Greater Seattle. Mission partners share their plans to begin serving with Global Ministries in Mozambique. Two women are featured speakers for the 2014 Annual Meeting April 25 to 27 in Seattle. News briefs report on transitions, youth events, clergy retreat and lectures.

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