Presbyterian Mission Agency cascades presbytery Archives

First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg, Oregon, helps connect its community

Posted April 25th, 2023

In a town known for timber, a Presbyterian congregation continually finds ways to grow in service and stewardship. First Presbyterian Church in Roseburg, Oregon, has its hands as well as its historic building in direct efforts to meet the community’s most basic needs. Through the Presbyterian Foundation’s coaching program for pastors, the Rev. Vicky Brown developed her knowledge and fluency in supporting this important work.

Interfaith Ministry: St. Mark Portland, Oregon

Posted November 21st, 2016

St. Mark Presbyterian Church and P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Fellowship of Portland have teamed up in an interfaith ministry of shared worship for special occasions. They have also developed a unique interfaith day camp called “Abraham’s Tent” that brings together Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities for nurturing shared understanding and peace.

Oregon congregation connects with children in the community

Posted August 23rd, 2016

What do you do when your Sunday school consists of one three-year-old child? If you’re First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Point, Oregon, you invite other kids from the community to join her.

Congregations Answer the Call to Environmental Stewardship

Posted July 18th, 2016

Congregations answer the call to environmental stewardship Although the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ended nearly six weeks ago, Presbyterian congregations near the host city of Portland, Oregon, make a key theme of the assembly—environmental stewardship—an ongoing ministry.

Presbytery of the Cascades

Posted June 13th, 2016

Hunger Action Advocate finds challenges and rewards in Oregon and beyond For Don Shaw, there is no such thing as retirement. Although serving a congregation as a teaching elder, he has found work as a volunteer to be complex and different, but also rewarding and challenging.

Presbytery of the Cascades

Posted June 10th, 2016

Congregation partners with high school to break the cycle of bullying The vast majority of teens across America today use Facebook, Twitter and other social media to connect with their friends. While many of these interactions are harmless and even positive, some cause lasting damage.

April 29: Presbytery of the Cascades

Posted March 15th, 2016

H.E.L.P. Can Spell Hope April 29, 2016 An incredible 40 percent of food in the United States is wasted, but the Mission Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, Washington, lowers that… Read more »