CPC Blog

Pilgrim Cove Spring Work Day May 24-26
Come and be part of the team that prepares the camp to receive many campers and guests over the upcoming camping season!

2024 CPC Annual Gathering Save the Date
This year's Annual Gathering is being planned and organized by the Reckoning with Racism Leadership Cohort of the CPC, and will commemorate the fifth anniversary of our resolution "Recognizing the Sovereignty of First Nations – Beyond Confession: A Call to Education, Repentance and Action."

April Message from our Conference Minister - Tyler Connoley
We in the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ are called to the uncommon task of representing the love and justice of Jesus in the world.

The Passing of Miriam R.Richer
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Miriam R. Richer of Silver City, NM, from a fall in her home on April 11th.

The Installation of Rev. Jennifer Ruth Lynn Garrison
Smyrna UCC, The Central Pacific Conference, and the wider United Church of Christ invite you to witness and celebrate the installation of Rev. Jennifer Ruth Lynn Garrison.

New Camp Adams Staff Virtual Meet and Greet
Join us for a Virtual Meet and Greet for Camp Adams new Executive Director Natalie Lucker and Facilities Manager Brendan Blake!
Thursday, April 11@ 5:30-6:30pm PDT/6:30-7:30PM MDT

Wild Grace! - Clergy Retreat 2024
April 22-24 • Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, Oregon

New Camp Adams Staff!
We're thrilled to announce our new staff at Camp Adams, Natalie Lucker and Brendan Blake, who will begin their work on March 16th.

CPC Moderator Lea Mathieu Talks About Giving to the Friends of the Conference
In the CPCUCC, we are doing work no one else can do. It is our deep joy to partner with you in moving that work forward. Thank you for all you are able to give.

OWL Program Zoom Discussion
Amy Norden and Katie Cook, are hosting a special one hour zoom meeting about the OWL (Our Whole Lives) program on Feb. 22 at 12 noon.

CPC Church Leaders Call for Ceasefire, De-Escalation, and Restraint
This past week, the CPC UCC Board agreed to send the following letter on conference letterhead to federal Congressional members from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and to the White House. They also agreed to submit it to The Oregonian, The Columbian, and The Idaho Statesman as a letter to the editor. This is an open letter, and members and churches of the CPC UCC are invited to share it widely (without editing).

ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL FOR Kristy Sibley
Saturday, February 10 - 10am PST / 11am MST

Ecclesiastical Council for Molli Mitchell
Saturday, January 13 - 10am PST / 11am MST

Larry Clauson Talks About Giving to the Friends of the Conference
Please consider giving towards the work of the Central Pacific Conference of the UCC through the Friends of the Conference fund!

First UCC Vancouver Washington Seeks a Music Director
The basic responsibilities of the Music Director shall be to provide choral music at Sunday worship services and also at special church events/services. The Music Director selects the music, prepares it for presentation at choir rehearsals and conducts the choir at services/events.

Reminder: CPC Leadership ZOOM Conversations of “Murder at the Mission”
Understanding our history is part of our call to meet the future, as we seek to be the Church for this time and this place.

Remembering Our Values When We Need Them Most
At times like this, when our heads are spinning, we can try to remember what we knew to be true when we were clear-headed.

Installation of the 10th General Minister and President
You are cordially invited to attend the Installation of the 10th General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson.

UCC and Disciples join ecumenical community in letter to Congress on crisis in Israel/Palestine
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) were among 27 Christian churches and agencies to address a letter to members of Congress today.

Churches for Middle East Peace calls for de-escalation, humanitarian access and addressing systemic issues after war breaks out in Israel/Palestine
The Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) has released a new statement calling for an immediate end to violence and access to humanitarian care for the people of Gaza.

Downtown Portland & WyEast/Mt. Hood - Image by Tyler Connoley