Growing up a preacher’s kid, Melanie Springer Mock often felt the strain of expectations to be perfect. Even though her mother told her that she needed to grow into her own person, Mock says, “For much of my life, I never truly believed my mom.” Now a professor, author, and book reviewer, Mock takes on the cultural and religious messages that have formed her and many others in book just released from Herald Press, Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else.  By plumbing Scripture and critiquing the ten-billion-dollar-a-year self-improvement industry, Mock offers life-giving reminders that we are fearfully and wonderfully […]

After 94 years in the Newport, WA area, Spring Valley Mennonite Church will be disbanding. The congregation is grateful for God’s guidance in this difficult decision. They are very thankful for the many contributions made by past and present members and wish to celebrate the church’s long heritage. To honor that history, the church will be having a closing ceremony on June 30, 2018, at 10:30AM to come together in celebration of God’s faithfulness through the years. A catered lunch will follow the service. RSVP to Bobbie VandeVeer, (509) 447-5534.  

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The Mennonite, Inc., welcomes original submissions for the June 2018 issue focusing on Costly Discipleship.   When Jesus called people to follow him, he told them to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33), and when foretelling his death and resurrection, he told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). The term “costly” can have a different meaning for people from different contexts. Someone in a privileged position may choose to face a cost out of a commitment to their faith. A person who is oppressed […]

All are invited to hear Bryan Moyer Suderman, from AMBS, at Zion Mennonite Church for “Reading the Bible with Jesus”. Friday, April 20: 6:45-7:15PM  Registration and refreshments 7: 15-8:45PM Session 1 Saturday, April 21: 9-10:30 AM Session 2 10:30-11AM Coffee Break 11-12:30: Session 3 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-3PM Session 4 Concert for all ages: 7PM Sunday, April 22 9:30-10:30 AM Combined Sunday School 10:45-12 Worship Offerings will be taken to help cover event costs. Lodging options are available nearby in Canby and Woodburn.    

All interested persons are invited to attend the 2018 MDS Oregon Unit Annual meeting at Calvary Mennonite Church, Saturday, March 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Our guest speakers:  Jeff Kholer, MDS Bi-national office; and Dan Moseler and Larry Johnson, United Methodist Committee on Relief, regional disaster coordinators.  Reports will be given about the MDS Saipan project, Unit response to the wildfires in Crook Co, and the Oregon Unit MDS Trailer Project. Lunch will be provided by MDS Oregon Unit and an offering will be taken to support the Unit’s mission. Directions from Portland: Follow I-5 S to exit 278 […]

Register soon for the Conference Communications Council meeting which will be held next week Saturday, February 10 at Zion Mennonite Church in Hubbard, OR. Please register before Feb. 5 so we can prepare materials and lunch for all participants.   For those participating from Idaho – please register online. In the field asking the Congregation Represented – simply type IDAHO so we have a record of your participation.   Conveniently, the MCC Material Resource Center is on the Zion campus. If you have been collecting items for MCC and have them stored in your basement or back room, bring them […]

The Goshen College Men’s Choir will soon be touring in the Pacific Northwest.    Sat., Feb. 24 – Portland Mennonite Church, 7pm Sun., Feb. 25 – Portland Mennonite, 10:30am   Sunday, Feb. 25 – Zion Mennonite Church, 6pm   Monday, Feb. 26 – Salem Mennonite Church, 6:30pm   Wed., Feb. 28 – Western Mennonite School, 9:40am Wed., Feb. 28 – Mennonite Village, 2pm Wed., Feb. 28 – Albany Mennonite Church, 6:30pm   Friday, Mar. 2 – Seattle Mennonite Church, 7:30pm More information here. 

The Pacific Northwest Mennonite Historical Society extends an open invitation to its annual meeting and luncheon, Saturday, January 20, 12:00 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, OR. The theme, Conscience over Convenience, will highlight stories from World War II’s Civilian Public Service program. CPS offered a non-violent military alternative, but it involved more than just young male conscientious objectors. It included wives, children, and churches. Perhaps your own parents and grandparents chose to serve through CPS rather than the military? But they were not the only ones that served. So did the women who were left at home. Join us to […]