A devastating earthquake struck Chile Sat., Feb. 27, 2010. PDA is working with our ecumenical partner Church World Service in Chile to provide basic humanitarian assistance and to help local partners in assessing the needs. One Great Hour of Sharing funds will be used for an initial response. Read more.

Renewal Ministries NW will hold a preparing for Holy Week Prayer Retreat, Born to Die, on Sat., March 27, 2010, 9am - noon, St. Mary's On-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center, Bellevue. Cost is $35. Register Now.

First PC in Bellingham is co-sponsoring a clergy and lay leader training, From War Front to Home Front: Helping Veterans Heal, on Tues, March 9, 2010 from 10am - 3pm, at First PC in Bellingham. The event is open to all faiths to help returning Veterans and their families. Email Doris Waggoner or call 206.625.9790 for registration. Deadline is Fri., March 5.

Calvin PC invites you for an evening seminar, Understanding and Loving Our Muslim Neighbors, on Thurs., March 18, 6pm-8:30pm, at Calvin PC. Speakers will be Revs. Milad Nakhla and Kathy Giske.

We will learn about Muslim culture, the Islamic religion, and how we can share God's love with Muslims.

This spring, PDA will participate with Church World Service (CWS) in hosting a 6 week ecumenical work project in Cedar Rapids, working with local organizations to help at least 10 families return home. Project dates are weekly from April 11-May 22. Join the effort! For questions, email Sarah Dyck or call (319) 321-4165.

Gordon Smith will be the speaker at this year's Pastors' Sabbath Retreat on March 11 and 12, 2009, North Creek PC, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA. Get more information and register.

March 4, COM.