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new itemFinancial Aid for Studies announces Transformational Leadership Debt Assistance. Read the story online
new itemDecember 1, 2011 Staff Reduction Press Release PDF
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new item"The Vital and Growing Congregations Task Force has developed this tool for congregations that are wondering what the Bible has to say to them." Find out more

 
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Feb. 11

Transformation Workshop, The Power of Purpose,
featuring Tony Robinson
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. Flyer and Registration Form PDF
Online registration

Feb. 17

Columbia Seminary hosting Call Fair for Pastor Nominating Committees
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Information PDF

Feb. 17-18 Cascades Lay Institute
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene
Polity Questions for the Local Congregation in Light of the New Form of Government
Information and Registration Form PDF
Feb. 25

Cascades Leadership Fair
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Portland
Registration Form PDF. Online Registration. Reg. deadline: Feb. 10, 2012
Sample Bulletin announcements for 2012 Cascades Leadership Fair PDF

March 3

Community Gardens for Congregations Workshop
Workshop to help congregations create and maintain community gardens
March 3, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tualatin United Methodist Church, 20200 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, Ore.
More Information PDF

March 9-10

The Presbytery of The Cascades will have a Stated Meeting on March 9-10, 2012 at Mt Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland OR 97215 - 503-234-6493 More Information

March 9-11 Leadership / Confirmation Weekend Camps
Suttle Lake Camp. Leadership BrochurePDF / Confirmation Brochure PDF
Online Registration
March 12-14

2012 Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference: Gratitude & Generosity - Living the Faith.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Registration for the 2012 Stewardship Kaleidoscope is open. You may register online.
Brochure and registration form.PDF

March 14-18

Conference on Creative Liturgy and Music for a Diverse, Changing World.
CONFERENCE: Through movement, music, words, and the creation of sacred space, we explore and learn to create spirit-filled liturgies that invite worshipers to come face to face with each other and with God. Experience plenary presentations, worship experiences, workshops, hands-on creation of sacred space, writing of poetry and drama, music that makes communities, and movements that move people to connect with each other and toward God.  March 14-16 - Wednesday - Friday ($325)
FACING EACH OTHER/FACING GOD: A day of reflection on how to make authentic connections with others & with God in community through music, words, movements & sacred spaces.  March 17 - Saturday ($50)
WORSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES: Experience creative liturgies with local worshiping communities in Los Angeles. March 18 - Sunday (Free)
Please register as soon as possible before February 15, as we need to have at least 30 people registered by then or we will cancel the event.
Register at our website: http://www.kscopeinstitute.org/

March 26-29 Spring Watercolor Workshop with instructor Carol Carter. Carter is internationally known for her inventive color and wet and fluid watercolor technique. http://menucha.org/programs/march2012watercolor.
March 31 application deadline for 2012 Hilda V Thompson Medical Ministry Fund.
Information and Registration PDF
April 17-18 Educator's Event: Family Education & the Contemporary Church
Mt. Angel Abbey Retreat House
Information and Registration PDF. KEYNOTER: Candace Hill. Registration Deadline: April 3, 2012
April 22

Pulpit Exchange
Information and registration form PDF

May 1-4 Columbia Seminary invites applications for Thompson Scholars program on young adult ministry
Information PDF
May 31 The deadline for submitting applications for OPENING DOORS grants is May 31, 2012. 
Application forms can be downloaded here PDF
If you have any questions please call Rick Parfrey at (503) 638-0109 or E-mail him at parfrey@msn.com
June 16-27 Presbyterian Mission Trip to Costa Rica
Rural town of Tres Equis & the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
To Help Costa Rican families in need, explore a new culture & visit the rainforest! Information PDF
Sign-up Due Date:  March 15th, 2012
June 24-29 Camp-a-Palooza
6th-8th grade camp at Suttle Lake
Brochure PDF / Online Registration
July 15-20

Camp-Awe-Sum & Camp-so-Gr8
Summer camps at Lutherwood
Brochure PDF / Online Registration

July 22-27 Greatest Camp Ever
High School Camp at Suttle Lake
Brochure PDF / Online Registration
July 28-Aug. 4 Family Camp at Honeyman State Park
Brochure PDF / Online Registration

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