We ask your prayers for their safe travel and for their ministries, and for all who join them for reflection, prayer, discussion and fellowship in the coming weeks. We ask your prayers for those who are absent, and we pray with the Archbishop of Canterbury that this time together “will [...]
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Passover Seder brings community together in Bonners Ferry
Jun 1, 2008 – 12:03 pm
Members and friends of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, gathered for the sacred Passover Seder feast prior to Easter Sunday. The annual event was hosted by Al and Mary Brackenbusch, near Mount Hall, close to the Canadian border. The home is located in the middle of their wheat farm overlooking the [...]
Young adults evangelize in Salt Lake City
May 29, 2008 – 12:05 pm
In late March, something strange happened in Salt Lake City, Utah: young Episcopal adults from all over Province VIII converged on the city. It was a time for evangelism. Before you begin to imagine some type of reverse mission - with bike-riding liturgically minded Episcopal students preaching the benefits of the latest Lambeth pronouncements with [...]
Foundation reports on endowment campaign results
May 29, 2008 – 12:01 pm
The 2007 Convention celebrated the conclusion of the initial phase of the Diocese’s first Endowment Campaign. We are delighted to report the results of this ambitious project through the first quarter of 2008.
The following congregations participated in Campaigns to raise funds for their own programs and needs: St. Paul’s - Kennewick, Nativity - Lewiston, St. [...]
Foundation sets goal of five million
May 29, 2008 – 11:54 am
The “Renewing our Mission” endowment campaign began the process of establishing two endowed funds, one for congregational growth and development and the other to help underwrite the episcopacy. These, and other endowment funds of the Diocese, are held by the Foundation of the Diocese of Spokane that is governed by a board of trustees made [...]
MDG Matching Grant Application packet available
Apr 30, 2008 – 4:39 pm
Additional matching grant funds are available for local congregations from the MDG allocation in the 2008 diocesan budget. Congregations may apply for up to $400 to match their own investment in MDG-related projects. You can review the packet for more information or contact Char Mills, co-chair of the MDG subcommittee.
Congregational consultant team gathers
Apr 17, 2008 – 4:51 pm
Congregational development consultants gathered April 14-15 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane to begin the development and training for a diocesan congregational development program. Facilitated by Betsy Greenman, retired Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Olympia, the group learned about various needs, methods and resources for working with congregations and participated in [...]
Lewiston congregation makes every meal count – at least twice
Apr 10, 2008 – 12:58 pm
When Church of the Nativity in Lewiston hosted our Diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Ministries Commission in June of 2007, Nativity’s Outreach Committee used the occasion to raise funds for KIVA (www.kiva.org), doing microfinance in developing countries. A wonderful Mexican lunch was prepared for the visitors who donated what they would have spent in a restaurant, bringing [...]
Nominations for Diocesan Office
Apr 10, 2008 – 12:54 pm
When Diocesan Convention convenes on October 17 at St. John’s Cathedral, elections for key diocesan offices will be an essential part of Convention business. These officers follow through on decisions made at Convention and manage diocesan affairs during the year.
Do you know of someone who might be interested in serving the Diocese? Would a suggestion [...]
New endowment established for Camp Cross
Feb 25, 2008 – 6:32 pm
Determination and sure commitment have been at the foundation of Ed and Joyce McClanahan’s lifelong passions. These happily include Camp Cross, where they met, and where Ernie Campbell performed their wedding ceremony.
Joyce says, “We are a Camp Cross family. Our six children have all attended multiple times, and our son, Paul Meyer, spent three wonderful [...]