Presbytery of Northwest Coast - PCUSA

This SATURDAY!! The Acme Presbyterian Church Clothing Bank is open from 10-noon. Come see what treasures YOU might find! Everyone is welcome!

Decolonizing Christmas - The Presbyterian Outlook Kelle J. Brown shares how her church uses a gold Christ candle instead of a white one. “Our need for [traditional symbols] should never outweigh our pursuit for inclusion,” she writes.

Join us for Messy Church tonight from 5:30 to 7 pm. We'll be decorating pretzels, constructing Advent wreaths, making Christmas cards, and much more in the Activity Center. All are welcome - Supper is included.

Enter this holy night and the mystery of the season as we celebrate the eve of our Lord’s birth.

Bring your extended family, neighbors and friends as we wonder at the gift God gave our world in giving us himself. Candle-light will again bring our evening worship to a close in recalling that silent, holy night when all was calm and all was bright and Christ our Savior was born.

Pastors Retreat
All serving Pastors and spouses in the Presbytery are invited to join us for our Pastors Retreat, Jan 4-6, 2024 at the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory near Anacortes. Check-in will start at 3pm on Thursday and the retreat will be done at noon on Saturday. It will be 45 hours of reflection, refreshment, and relaxing. Our own Dave Rohrer will be leading us in some gathered reflection and there will be the requisite dumb games. Other than that there will be a lot of time to recharge in whatever way you recharge.

First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish
All women and children are invited to join the Christmas party at the Everett Women’s Shelter!
First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish has sponsored this event for 25 years now. Arrive at 9:45a in their church parking lot to carpool to the shelter. They will set up 6 tables for crafts, as well as decorating cookies with the children. Please sign up at the information desk, or just come!

Sarah Dianne Jones, program associate for the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary, appeared on a recent episode of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast" to discuss the importance of Christian education. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02bVMq50

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Another Starry Black Night: A Womanist Advent Devotional is out now! Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice is proud to share the second edition to its first womanist Advent devotional, Starry Black Night. You can find the devotional, which features a downloadable PDF and weekly reflections, here: https://hubs.ly/Q029sTvG0

Autumn glory at Calvin Church! Photo taken earlier in November by Christi Nixon (alas, the trees are almost bare now).

As Christians across the globe prepare their hearts, homes and houses of worship to welcome and celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, the PC(USA) has created a new online landing page that lists a wide variety of devotional and worship resources just in time for the Advent season, which begins on Sunday, Dec. 3. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q029sgwF0

Tall Timber MARK YOUR CALENDARS because summer camp dates are here!
Yes, summer 2024 feels a long way off, but it's the perfect time to think about gifting a week of camp to a kid you love this holiday season 🎄
Registration will go live soon, so keep an eye on our social media! Expect to see lots of flexible options that make camp accessible to everyone 🌈 🦾

We are seeking donations for the YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe!

Please ensure that all clothing is washed or dry-cleaned, in good condition and placed on hangers to prevent wrinkling. Donations may be hung in the church reception area coat rack where donation cards are available to clearly label donations. Clothing should be office-appropriate and reasonably fashionable. Accessories (handbags, scarves, umbrellas) & shoes are also needed. There is a specific need for large sizes. Thank you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS because summer camp dates are here!

Yes, summer 2024 feels a long way off, but it's the perfect time to think about gifting a week of camp to a kid you love this holiday season 🎄

Registration will go live soon, so keep an eye on our social media! Expect to see lots of flexible options that make camp accessible to everyone 🌈 🦾

If you're in town, we hope you'll join us for the Thanksgiving Eve service at 6pm in the sanctuary 🍂

Looking for something to do this Friday night? Join the crew at the church for some fun and games!

We need cookies and volunteers for this year's downtown Everett Christmas Lights event.

We are excited to again support our community by sharing cookies, cocoa, and good cheer on Friday, November 24th as Santa comes to turn on the Christmas lights downtown.

Find more details on how you can help at: https://firstpreschurch.com/announcements

Have debt from student loans? Navigating the Student Loan Forgiveness process can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The Financial Aid for Service office and the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA) are partnering with PeopleJoy to provide student loan advising as well as hands-on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application paperwork support. Register for the Nov. 16 webinar here: https://hubs.ly/Q028KyT20

Investing in relationships over church programs - The Presbyterian Outlook The church’s potential to reach the younger generations depends on our ability to prioritize relational ministry over programmatic ministry, writes Aaron Neff.

Check out these beautiful social media posts and cover images that are ready for you to use on your congregation’s pages. Download these and other great resources for the Christmas Joy Offering on our website: https://bit.ly/45ZVF5K.

All serving Pastors and spouses in the Presbytery are invited to join us for our Pastors Retreat, Jan 4-6, 2024 at the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory near Anacortes. Check-in will start at 3pm on Thursday and the retreat will be done at noon on Saturday. It will be 45 hours of reflection, refreshment, and relaxing. Our own Dave Rohrer will be leading us in some gathered reflection and there will be the requisite dumb games. Other than that there will be a lot of time to recharge in whatever way you recharge. COM is helping to underwrite some of the costs so the retreat is available for 40 dollars a person. Register on our website!

The Students for Environmental Action Club at Everett Community College is hosting a Styrofoam recycling event on Wednesday November 15th from 10am to 2pm in Parking Lot F (at west end of Tower Street) on the EvCC campus.

This is a drive-through event; volunteers will help unload your Styrofoam. Styrofoam should be clean, with tape removed.

There is no cost for recycling but a donation to the food bank (non-perishable food items or a financial donation) would be much appreciated.

Join us for Songs & S'mores on Saturday, November 11, from 4 to 5 pm!

First Presbyterian Church Snohomish has been sharing the love of Jesus in their community for over 100 years. Thanks be to God for their ministry!

Have you seen our exciting lineup of speakers for the Matthew 25 Summit? You won't want to miss this chance to dialogue, learn with, and grow with others in exploration. Learn more and register for the Summit here: https://hubs.ly/Q02611KF0

We wanted to let you know that the Hygiene Center will be closed Sunday, November 12th through Sunday, November 26th for
important maintenance and staff training. We look forward to accepting donations when we reopen on Monday, November 27th. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving Holiday.

It's getting colder outside. Come join us in our huge warm gym for some Sunday afternoon fun!

We are thrilled to host the Eagle Wings Christmas Dinner again this year and we need your help to make it a success. We will have an opportunity to make cookies prior to the event, prep the meal, host tables, and serve dinner to the guests.

Please contact Debbie with any questions or if you're able to help with any of these things - [email protected] ⭐️

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