EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a different kind of story from Pioneer contributor Kay Stoltz with a familiar theme. By Kay Stoltz “Boss, we’re losing the battle. Even my best can’t make any headway.”…
Category: Faith
IN GOOD HEALTH: Keep Moving
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation This week, we are going to talk about Depression and the Holidays, and I’m dedicating this blog to all my friends who lost loved…
Oregon passed more sad milestones; Taking care during difficult times
With yesterday, December 4th count of 30 deaths, Oregon has surpassed 1,000 total coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic with a total of 1,003 lives lost. The state has also…
Let Us Pray: For those who might be seeking words for prayer in these troubling pandemic days…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you Karen Olson for your gift of words, the timing and for sharing. I had just posted the daily COVID-19 report with such sad news … then I see…
2020 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM – APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE STARTING MONDAY, OCT. 19; SPONSORS NEEDED
The current crisis that has grasped our nation, our state, our town, has a domino effect on our communities. Many already have struggled to make their finances meet the living expenses, much…
A Revolution of Love: Outreach and Education for Our Community to Bring Hope, Understanding About Race Issues
By LaNicia Duke, The Love Coalition I hope each of you are safe and healthy. Even as we are in the midst of two pandemics right now, I am encouraged by the…
2019 CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE, SPONSORS NEEDED
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching and once again Tillamook ecumenical community are ready! The TEC, a faith-based organization, is reaching out to the citizens of Tillamook through its Christmas basket program….
What’s Your Part? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Emily Fanjoy, Health Programs Coordinator, Tides of Change “Homes and families are supposed to be sacred territory, the ‘haven in a heartless world,’” wrote Rachel Louise Snyder, author of the newly…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Tides of Change and Habitat for Humanity Come Together for Projects to Support Shelters
By Matt Maizel October 1st marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and connect those who work to end intimate partner violence. For those impacted by domestic…
Holding Space
By Neal Lemery These are not gentle times. And, having a mean streak seems almost a requirement these days, as we navigate social media and the cultural and political climate. Our culture,…