The following is a correspondence from Dan Cammack about the young adult trip to Peru that is currently under way: I'm glad to report that the team is doing well. We seem to be adjusting to the high altitude here in Puno. Yesterday we were able to visit the floating islands called Los Uros, which are located in Lake Titicaca. That was a lot of fun! Today we are heading to Ilave where the … [Read more...]

A BIG THANK YOU! Back on February 10th we dedicated our new ministry wing at Silverton Friends Church. Some thought it to be a bit premature. Things weren’t completely finished, paint was still wet, and the students of our school hadn’t even moved in on the day of dedication. Realizing early on that this project was going to be an ongoing work and must be continually dedicated unto the … [Read more...]

Roger Watson, CMA, joins the Northwest Yearly Meeting staff as Director of Finance and Development beginning April 15. He has 17 years of accounting experience with Touchmark Living Centers as accounting manager, has founded and is director and treasurer of a non-profit organization, Daytime Enrichment, Activities & Recreation, Inc., and has given years of service to the Friends Church in the … [Read more...]

A team of young adults and young family types are preparing to spend some time in Peru, May 4-24. The purpose of the trip is to form stronger relationships between Friends in North America and Friends in Peru, especially among the younger generations. Those going on the trip are: Joy Lujan (Caldwell Friends) Russell and Sarah Badgley (Greenleaf Friends) Lauren Wells (Barclay … [Read more...]

The 2nd annual "Trek to China" will soon be underway.  AKA, "Go Visit the TA Teachers with Shawn and See a bit of China." Nine folks will accompany Shawn, seven of them from Northwest Yearly Meeting. They are: Rachelle Staley (NWYM, Newberg) Wendee Lewis (West Chehalem) Jesse Waller (Greenleaf) Lana Thurston (Boise) Sarah Sparks (Boise) Tom and Vicki Stave (Eugene) The group leaves March … [Read more...]