Cascades Presbytery

Western and Central Oregon, with sections of Southern Washington and Northern California 
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July 31

The memorial service for The Rev. Robert Gruwell will be held Saturday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m.
at the First Congregational Untied Church of Christ near the Park Blocks in Portland,  1126 SW Park Ave.  It is suggested to take advantage of the local “Smart Park” garages as there is no free parking at the church on Saturdays. There will be a short reception after the service. All are welcome to attend. Memorial Letter PDF

July 31

The memorial service for The Rev. Donald Ansel Schwab will be held Saturday, July 31 at 10:00am Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 SE Columbia Ridge Dr., Vancouver, Washington. This date would have been his 100th birthday. Memorial Letter Memorial Letter PDF

Sept. 1-3

Paul S. Wright Lecture Series
Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary. Engage with the newest happenings in the life of educational ministries and contemporary culture. What will ministry look like in the 21st century?

Rodger Nishioka
Sept. 20-21

2010 Lectionary Retreat
Shalom Prayer Center / Mt. Angel, Oregon. Information PDF

Sept. 25 Missional Church Conference
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westminster PC, Salem, OR. Information and Registration PDF
Featuring The Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden. Registration deadline September 17, 2010
Oct 10-13
Western Christian Educators Conference, the best and most affordable continuing education opportunity, will be held at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, October 10-13, 2010. Visit www.westernceconf.org/ for current conference information, and-- beginning in May-- online registration.   Information PDF
Oct. 15-16

Cascades Lay Institute
Westminster PC, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene, OR
Flyer PDF Registration deadline October 5, 2010

Oct. 18-22 2010 Transformation Conference
First PC in Fort Worth, Texas. Information PDF
Online registration is available here
Oct. 22-24 Middle School Mania at Canyonview Camp.  Plan to be there for good food, games, worship and a dynamic speaker!  Register before Oct. 15. Brochure PDF I Online Registration
Oct. 26-27 Growing into Tomorrow . . . Today! 
Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, Corbett
An Holistic Retirement Planning Education Seminar. Information and registration PDF
Oct. 28 Getting in Shape Fiscally:  A Financial Planning Education Seminar
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Portland. Information and Registration PDF
Nov. 6 Earth Care: Inspiration, Prayer and Action
8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3737 Liberty Road South, Salem.
Information PDF
Nov. 18-19 Healthy Congregations Program
Shalom Prayer Center at Mt. Angel. Information and Registration Form PDF I Online Registration

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The Rev. Robert A. Gruwell (HR) died at the age of 84 on July 4, in Portland, Oregon. Memorial Letter PDF

The Rev. Donald Ansel Schwab (HR) died a few weeks short of 100 years of age on July 6, in Vancouver, Washington. Memorial Letter PDF

Circuit Rider Books has now discontinued services. More Information PDF
new item Cascades Presbytery named in top ten for support PDF of Presbyterian Hunger Program for 2010.
new item General Assembly Mission Council renews support for Deep and Wide initiative. Recommends extended commitment to Grow Christs Church Deep and Wide PDF
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Pacific Mission Exchange (PMX). Synod of the Pacific launches a new social giving website, which connects people and congregations in the presbytery who want to help make a difference with projects that are just down the street and on the other side of the world is now on-line and already matching donors with life-changing projects. See some of the projects, including one in McMinnville, Oregon.Pacific Mission Exchange (PMX).

new item 2011 Terms of Call PDF 2010 Mileage info for 2010 PDF Transitions: July-August 2010 PDF
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Bolivia MissionJoining Hands with Bolivia, a mission project of PC(USA). Updates on Kents returning from Bolivia and Presbytery action to send Letters from Presbytery to BoliviaPDF
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new item A monthly column for the church by the Moderator and the Stated Clerk PDF
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newCents-Ability Grant Program. Mission Support Committee Hunger Task Unit
The Cents-Ability Program encourages every Presbyterian to give 5¢ for each meal consumed, as a means of keeping the hungry ever before us. The goal is to assist programs that address the needs of the hungry. Information about this program PDF - Application, Remittance Form, Self-Evaluation Form PDF

new Presbyterian Hunger Program update PDF: 1.02 billion people hungry in 2009

Publications  
new item Omnibus Omnibus Cascades Newsletter Current Issue: August-September 2010 IssuePDF
Archives
new item"Vitality and Renewal in Cascades" presentation by Hugh D. Anderson. To download PowerPoint presentation (PPT 8.52 MB) click here.
new itemGiving in the Presbytery of the Cascades PDF - New 2010 Guide to Reaching Beyond the Congregation. (PDF 849 KB) Please note that this document was designed to be reduced and printed as a booklet on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Printing directly from this document will yield a large print edition. Contact the South Presbytery Office at 800-701-7313 for more information

2010 Meetingnew itemHighlights of Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Cascades - June 2010 PDF

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Portland, OR 97239-4272
503-227-5486
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Eugene, OR 97401
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