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Welcome to the web site of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest, a judiciary of the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.)! We are made up of 7 presbyteries encompassing the state of Alaska, Washington, and the panhandle of Idaho.
Our mission is to work together with our presbyteries as a faithful community to:
- Connect people with resources to build relationships and partnerships that nurture mission and ministry
- Facilitate effective communication
- Provide financial services
- Celebrate our cultures and common calling in Christ
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Current News and Upcoming Events
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Sheldon Jackson College trustees approve plan for settling nearly $13 million in debts
Friday, November 14, 2008 (0 reads)
School seeks coordinated effort with local government to return educational programs to campus
by Evan Silverstein
Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE — Officials at troubled Sheldon Jackson College (SJC) in Sitka, AK, have announced a proposed plan to sell property to satisfy the school’s nearly $13 million in debts and eventually return training and educational programs to the dormant campus.
Under the plan, originally approved by SJC’s board of trustees in May and reaffirmed by the board earlier this month, the college would sell enough property to satisfy its creditors by early 2010.
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| Photo: Sheldon Jackson College leaders have approved a plan they hope will return training and educational programs to the dormant campus in Sitka, AK. PNS file photo | |
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Tall Timber Ranch -- A Very Special Place
Friday, November 14, 2008 (32 reads)
 In 2005, the Fishburns took a sabbatical after 25 years at Tall Timber, and traveled across the country to New York and back, visiting other camps and interviewing their directors. They returned with an even greater sense of how unique and special Tall Timber really is! Here are a few points:
Tall Timber is owned property.
Many camps are on Forest Service leases. This was a very common practice in the 50’s when most camps started following WWII. Government regulations for these properties were very lax, and often leases were granted for 99 years. Camps that have developed on these properties own the facilities they have built, but not the land they sit on, and most leases now have less than 50 years remaining, or have been converted to yearly renewable arrangements. While there is no immediate sense that these lands will be reclaimed when the leases are up, some folks are still reluctant to invest in major infrastructure and facility development on government land.
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Rev. Earl F. Palmer called to the National PC in Washington, D.C.
Friday, November 07, 2008 (71 reads)
 The National Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the selection of the Rev. Earl F. Palmer as Preaching Pastor-in-Residence. Rev. Palmer, who recently retired as Senior Pastor of University Presbyterian Church (UPC) in Seattle, Wash., is one of our denomination's best-known pastors. His love of the church of Jesus Christ and his ability to communicate the Gospel are well known in the U.S. and throughout the world. CLICK HERE to read the rest of the story.
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First PC of Port Townsend's Mission in El Salvador
Friday, October 10, 2008 (0 reads)
 First PC in Port Townsend is partnering with disaster relief and aid organization Asociacion, A-Brazo, in a project called Casas De Degnidad (Homes of Dignity). This is a project to build 16 homes for Santa Elena families, replacing typical huts like the one pictured here. Currently, First PC has raised over 75% of the $65,000 borrowed and sent to their partner, A-BRAZO, in El Salvador.
An article was recently published in Port Townsend's news source, The Leader, which you can access online at The Leader: Serving El Salvador or download the article: DOWNLOAD.
For further information and photos, visit First PC's website: http://www.fpcpt.org/Santa-Elena.html |
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