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Fall 2026 Al Bentley asks because that's all it took for him to become involved with the PNC Nominating Committee. United Churches of Olympia celebrated completion of solar panels, HVAC and updating electrical system. Four members of the PNC-UCC share how vital the wider church covenant is in their ministries. Mark Boyd forms Councils of Stewards for two camp sites and celebrates the many camps using the sites. Mary Lu Vait and John Hubbe, long time camp leaders, co-directed the Intermediate Camp on theme of wilderness. PNC announces transitions for clergy, upcoming events and and opportunities offered by the national UCC. Annual Meeting will be held in two parts, one on April 24-25 and the second on May 1. The theme is 'Love in Action.'

Amy Roon develops prison chaplaincy with youth and will tell conference churches about her ministry. Roselynne Selix is installed with dual standing in PNC-UCC and Samoan EFKSA to pave the way for other women. PNC-UCC welcomes Family of Christ Full Gospel Samoan Church into the life of the conference. Volunteer site manager Randy Crowe celebrates the 2026 PNC camps at N-Sid-Sen and many new volunteers. Bob Feeny, pastor at Westminster, appreciates opportunity to co-direct senior high camp at N-Sid-Sen. Rose Tompkins hangs healing ribbons in tree near Spirit Lodge at N-Sid-Sen in remembrance of three children. Lorraine Ceniceros, acting conference minister, reminds those in PNC of the importance of a ministry of presence.

Summer 2026 Lorraine Ceniceros brings her journey and her gifts to the PNC in a hybrid ministry in person and online. Everett UCC has moved out of its church building and into worship space at a college and an office downtown. Pastor of Plymouth UCC in Colfax plans mission trip in Mexico for church and community members. Randy Crowe announces full season of camps and retreats at N-Sid-Sen where many are giving back - helping clean up. Lorraine brings gifts of listening as hospice chaplain, inviting PNC to learn to lead from sharing the truth. PNC announces transitions for clergy, upcoming events and and opportunities offered by the national UCC.

Bianca Davis, chair of the Conference Minister Search Committee, facilitates a listening session at Issaquah. Normandy Park UCC embarks on 250th U.S. anniversary Kindness Campaign to do 250 acts of kindness. Westminster UCC confers title of 'pastor emerita' on retired pastor Andy CastroLang to recognize her service. Pilgrim Firs welcomes neighbors for the annual Kitsap Pride Picnic beside its Pride Garden. Board members share on covenant Three members of the PNC-UCC board share how covenant relationship strengthens local churches. Veradale UCC welcomes Peace Runners on their 2025 Torch Relay around all the states in the United States. Board of Directors recently held its spring retreat to discuss its vision for the next 12 months.

Spring 2026 Delegates gather around the theme "Come and See" for the 2026 Annual Meeting that was held in Seattle. Westside and Eastside pastors tell how their ministries reach out to meet the needs of their communities and cultures. Post-Easter Clergy Retreat gives pastors a chance to come to Pilgrim Firs to recreate, relax and rest. N-Sid-Sen offers its first Textile Camp in March to do quilt tops, basketweaving, rug weaving, cross stitch, knitting and more. Phil Hodson shares farewell message to PNC-UCC as he prepares to begin an interim with the Missouri conference Seattle Samoan Church II gathers other Samoan churches for a farewell for Phil Hodson in serving the PNC.

Michigan Conference Minister Lillian Daniels preaches on the Good Samaritan and reflects on the PNC meeting. Annual Meeting workshop gives youth a voice to express their concerns and their leader desire to be leaders. Mark Boyd, executive director of outdoor ministries, announces that both camps end year profitable. Randy Crowe lists the PNC camps planned in July and August for the summer season at N-Sid-Sen. Annual Meeting will be April 26-27 in 2027 Moderator Sandy Wisecarver reports on recent actions by the PNC-UCC Board of Directors in the spring. PNC announces transitions for clergy, upcoming events and and opportunities offered by the national UCC.

Winter 2026 Lillian Daniel, author and conference minister, is the keynote speaker for Annual Meeting 2026 in Seattle. The Congregational Church at Mercer Island builds communication and connection with its community. Mercer Island UCC's "sock guy" leads the church to collect a record 8,900 pairs in its 2025 annual Sock Drive. Mark Boyd, executive director of outdoor ministries, announces the season of retreats at the PNC camps. Phil Hodson shares about the Council of Conference Ministers meeting in October in Washington, D.C. PNC announces transitions for clergy, upcoming events and Faith Action Network's Interfaith Advocacy Day.

Samoan youth sing for the worship at "Weaving Our Stories," a PNC community building gathering in Seattle. When Operation Nightwatch in Seattle gives socks to people who are on the streets, it is healing —like washing feet. Taking the environment and its finances seriously Mercer Island church changes its lawn to drought resistant plants. N-Sid-Sen cleans up trees and debris after Dec. 17 windstorm that took down 40 trees and damaged some buildings. Registration opens for 2026 summer UCC camps at Pilgrim Firs and N-Sid-Sen camps and retreat centers. Sandy Wisecarver, PNC moderator, announces search committee and constitution and bylaws review sessions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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