RED 2026 Brings Oregon Hispanic Leaders Together RED — Redeeming, Equipping and Disciplining — is a significant annual event, bringing together more than 300 mission-driven leaders from across the conference, including pastors and board members from all Oregon Conference Hispanic churches. Read more
Historic Gladstone Park Building Under Renovation A familiar building on the Gladstone Park campus is getting a much needed renovation this spring! Read more
Pentecost Prayer Train Calls Washington Conference to United Prayer In September 2025, 65 members gathered in Bellingham for something simple yet deeply intentional: prayer. There were no keynote speakers and no elaborate programming. Instead, voices joined in confession, intercession and praise. Read more
Handal Installed as Walla Walla University Church Lead Pastor Albert Nejib Handal was formally installed as Walla Walla University Church lead pastor on March 14, 2026. Read more
NPUC Reaches 13-Year Baptismal Record The year 2025 was a strong year for church growth in the Pacific Northwest, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth and reaching a 13-year high with 2,268 baptisms and professions of faith. Read more
Freedman to Retire After 45 Years of Ministry After 45 years of dedicated service as a pastor and administrator, John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, announced plans to retire. He will remain in his role as president until the NPUC constituency session in August 2026. Read more
Old-School Wisdom for Modern Disciple-Making Sabbath School is experienced in many ways — connection, engagement or sometimes distance. Yet old-school wisdom offers insight for modern disciple-making, helping members of every generation grow in faith. Read more
UCC Reorganizes Family Ministries Upper Columbia Conference is reorganizing its approach to family ministries — incorporating men’s, women’s and children’s ministries under the youth and young adult leadership team. Read more
Pastor and Illustrator Creates Children's Christmas Story Comic A few years ago, Alex Skibelsky began developing a biblically based, fun-to-read way to introduce children to the stories of Jesus’ life. He finished his first comic book in time for the 2025 General Conference Session. Read more
