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Welcome to the web site of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest, a judiciary of the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.)! We are made up of 7 presbyteries encompassing the state of Alaska, Washington, and the panhandle of Idaho.
Our mission is to work together with our presbyteries as a faithful community to:
- Connect people with resources to build relationships and partnerships that nurture mission and ministry
- Facilitate effective communication
- Provide financial services
- Celebrate our cultures and common calling in Christ
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Current News and Upcoming Events
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Religious Leaders Review Goals for Reducing Poverty
Friday, November 21, 2008 (3 reads)
From PCUSA Worldwide, e-newsletter of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
UN report says rising oil and food prices jeopardize gains of recent years
Seventy-five Jewish, Islamic and mainline, Pentecostal and evangelical Christian religious leaders met in New York in September to review the 2008 report from the United Nations on progress toward reaching its Millennium Development Goals (MDG) for greatly reducing extreme poverty worldwide by 2015.
The group-which included Sara Lisherness, PC(USA) director of Compassion, Peace and Justice; Ruth Farrell, director of the Presbyterian Hunger Program; and Joel Hanisek, director of the PC(USA)'s U.N. Office-reviewed the report and consulted and prayed about the role of religious communities in responding to the continuing global hunger and poverty crises.
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Presbyterians Today, November 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008 (0 reads)
The November issue of the Presbyterians Today magazine features several stories from our Synod! The "Fast Chat" department highlights Army chaplain Terry Cobban of Olympia Presbytery. Terry was seriously injured in a suicide bombing in December of 2007 while serving as a chaplain with his unit in Iraq. In this issue, Cobban speaks about the incident, his year of recovery, and the effect it has had on his life and ministry. Terry is currently stationed in South Korea.
Also in the spotlight, Port Townsend PC's relationship with the people of Santa Elena, a village formed in 1985 by refugees fleeing El Salvador's brutal civil war. Construction is beginning this fall on homes for 16 families. This project has inspired many others to donate, making it possible for them to begin construction without waiting to raise the necessary $65,000.
For more information, or to subscribe go to Presbyterians Today.
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First PC of Port Townsend's Mission in El Salvador
Friday, October 10, 2008 (0 reads)
 First PC in Port Townsend is partnering with disaster relief and aid organization Asociacion, A-Brazo, in a project called Casas De Degnidad (Homes of Dignity). This is a project to build 16 homes for Santa Elena families, replacing typical huts like the one pictured here. Currently, First PC has raised over 75% of the $65,000 borrowed and sent to their partner, A-BRAZO, in El Salvador.
An article was recently published in Port Townsend's news source, The Leader, which you can access online at The Leader: Serving El Salvador or download the article: DOWNLOAD.
For further information and photos, visit First PC's website: http://www.fpcpt.org/Santa-Elena.html |
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