Remembering the Unemployed This Thanksgiving
On November 22nd, a group of clergy and local citizens gathered at Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s office to ask that she vote to extend unemployment insurance which is set to
Continue readingGrateful for Our Blessings
This Sunday the theme for our 10 am worship service is “Family Blessings.” The choir will sing an East African folk song entitled “Asante Sana Yesu” (We Thank You Jesus).
Continue readingWorship Tomorrow: A Reflection of Parenthood
Tomorrow is our monthly communion service. The sermon is entitled “The First Month: Reflections of a New Dad.” Over the coming month, we will be focusing on the theme of
Continue readingA Veteran’s View on Moral Responsibility
To listen to this dialogue sermon between Pastor Brooks and Robert Goss of Veterans for Peace, click here.
Continue readingEconomic Justice Rally Bridges Portland and Vancouver as Well as Faith and Labor
On October 22nd, the faith community united with the labor community and demonstrators from Occupy Portland to hold an economic justice rally in downtown Vancouver. Hundreds of demonstrators marched from
Continue readingA Dialogue with Robert Goss of Veterans for Peace
For our worship service on October 23rd, we will welcome Robert Goss to our church as he joins Pastor Brooks for a dialogue during the sermon. Goss is a veteran
Continue readingPreliminary Plan for Marriage Equality March
In February of 2012, a coalition of faith communities in Southwest Washington along with Equal Rights Washington, the Community of Welcoming Congregations, and the Religious Coalition for Equality will sponsor
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