The Local Outreach Committee meets monthly to discuss and pray about social issues impacting our region. Recent topics have included

• racial reconciliation,
• street youth, and
• refugee resettlement.

Guests with expertise in the areas under discussion are frequent visitors. The committee welcomes new members. Please contact Mark Russo.

Life Looks Different Now
by Cal Uomoto
Lando was ready to vomit. At the airport, Immigration officials informed him that his visa to work in Alaska was fraudulent. That was only the first shock. Then came the humiliation of being taken in handcuffs like a common criminal, herded onto the crowded bus with other desperate souls, and deposited at the Northwest Detention Center. He was fingerprinted, his mug was shot. He was told to take off all his clothes and don the dark blue detention uniform. No dignity... read more

InterVarsity
by Alex Moore
As we work on college campuses around the Northwest, we're seeing an openness and hunger for Jesus among students that is very exciting... read more

Culture Shock
by Kathy Cranston
I’m in the midst of Culture Shock. I’m lovin’ that Texas BBQ brisket! I can pepper my sentences with “y’all” and “fixin’ to.” And I quite like teenagers sayin’ “Yes, ma’am” and checkers callin’ me “sweetheart.” ... read more