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But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.  Eph. 4.15-16

The 2014 Pacific Northwest District Conference was hosted by Peace Church of the Brethren in Portland OR, Sept. 26-28.

Debbie Roberts

Debbie Roberts

Debbie Roberts, pastor of the Ellisforde Church of the Brethren and   Assistant Professor of Reconciliation Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary preached at Friday evening’s worship service.

 

Matt Guynn

Matt Guynn

Matt Guynn, Program Director for Non-violent Social Change at On Earth Peace led some high energy, highly participatory workshops– ‘Dealing with Difficult Conversations’ and ‘Deliberatively Christian Conflict Transformation.

 

 

Sarah Kinsel

Sarah Kinsel

Sarah Kinsel, who has just been called as the pastor of Portland’s Peace Church of the Brethren and has been approved for ordination, preached at Sunday morning’s service.

Stay tuned for a small photo gallery of the event.

Thank you to all our Peace Church friends who volunteered their time and energy to host our event!

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