Location of Saipan in Western Pacific Saipan is located 150 miles northwest of Guam in the Western Pacific, 3 hours flying time east from Japan, and is the largest island in the Northern Mariana Island Chain. Saipan is approximately 25 miles long and 12 miles wide and has a population of about 50,000 of diverse people groups. The island is a Commonwealth of the United States and comes under US Federal Jurisdiction. The island was captured from the Japanese during World War II. The primary language is English, but for the locals, Chamorro and Carolinian their native language is also spoken. […]

Mennonite Health Fellowship encourages students in healthcare professions to learn and serve in cross-cultural/mission settings in developing countries. To further this aim we provide educational grant funding for a Student Elective Term (SET). The term or service must be at least 4 weeks. The deadline for applications for the 2017-2018 academic year is May 15, 2017.

Ted Swartz of TED & Co is bringing Laughter is Sacred Space to the west coast and will be performing the show at Portland Mennonite Church on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00PM. In this gritty and dramatic show, Ted Swartz walks you through his relationship with friend and business partner, Lee Eshleman, who took his own life in 2007. The production is honest, funny and vulnerable, and reveals the unique journey of working as a comedic actor under the shadow of a mental illness. It offers hope and humor in a way that only Ted could deliver. A discussion about mental illness […]

Plans are underway for the 11th annual Idaho Mennonite World Relief Festival coming up April 21 & 22 at the College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Last year the sale raised $60,000 to be donated to Mennonite Central Committee and we would love to exceed that amount this year! Learn more at  www.idahomrs.org Guest speakers will be Ben & Beth Weisbrod, who have been serving in West Africa with MCC.  They will share updates on work in West Africa and in Rwanda. “My Coins Count” and a special auction item will be designated for the Rwanda Savings Circle to help others […]

The 2017 Conference Communications Council meeting, held on Saturday, February 4, was a fruitful gathering of pastors and congregational leaders. Folks from across PNMC were warmly welcomed by Albany Mennonite Church who graciously hosted the event, providing snacks and lunch. A group of brothers and sisters from Idaho tuned in long-distance through electronic communication.  In total, nearly 70 people participated. Although the content of the morning session regarding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict was heavy, it was inspiring to hear from Alex Awad, former Dean at Bethlehem Bible College. He and his wife, Brenda, currently live in Eugene, OR. It was a privilege to hear his passionate […]

Every two years, at the Mennonite Church USA convention, the Delegate Assembly convenes to tend to the business of Mennonite Church USA. However, at convention in Orlando, Florida — July 4–8, 2017 — the role of delegates will be anything but business-as-usual. This year we will be trying something new — the Future Church Summit — in conjunction with the regular Delegate Assembly. Click on this link to find out how it will work.

Western Mennonite 15th Annual Benefit Concert | February 11 | 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon or evening of musical entertainment. The concert features the Western’s A cappella Choir and Western Singers, as well as multiple special numbers performed by choir members and other students.  A special offering to support the A cappella Choir trip will be taken during the concert.  Refreshments and cake will be served after the concert.  Come ready to enjoy a diverse program while supporting our A cappella students!  We look forward to seeing you there. Proceeds will go towards expenses to attend […]

Join women of all ages at Drift Creek Camp for the 2017 Women’s Retreat featuring guest speaker, Marlene Kropf. Activities will include morning worship sessions and hearing from Marlene; yoga; a book discussion on An Altar in the World:  A Geography of Faith written by Barbara Brown Taylor; opportunities for spiritual direction; comforter-tying and knitting circles; hikes through the woods & along the creek; connecting with each other; crafting and creativity; and delicious meals prepared and cleaned up by male volunteers! Visit www.driftcreek.org to register. 

March 10-11, 2017 Everence will be hosting a gathering for congregational pastors at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA to show appreciation and provide financial education. If you are a pastor and would like more information, contact Conference Minister, Katherine Jameson Pitts. 

The 2017 Peace Lectureship is Sunday, January 29th! Ched Myers and Elaine Enns of Bartimeaus Cooperative Ministries will be presenting on two topics related to Biblical Jubilee 11am -“Mapping Jubilee Convictions in the Church” Looking at the biblical vision of Jubilee and its implications for how the Church stewards land, labor and capital. 7pm – “Jubilee as Restorative Justice:  Settler Response-Abilities” Discussion and viewing the documentary film, ‘Reserve 107’, which highlights the effort of Lutheran, Mennonite and First Nation peoples in Northern Saskatchewan coming together around the history of the land. Event flyer!