Thanks, May Segle, for showing us what it means to be a community superhero
There’s going to be a special celebration for the late May Segle on Sept. 12, 11 a.m. at Entiat City Park. May, who passed away in July, was a true force of nature and...
Exploring the power of collaboration and civic engagement in North Central Washington
Our friend Harriet Bullitt celebrates 96 years with an online event Thursday
Our dear friend Harriet Bullitt is celebrating her 96th birthday on Thursday with an online event to support one of the philanthropist’s greatest passions — supporting young people who are pursuing excellence in the...
Our first dialogue about race and social justice: We discuss our hopes and concerns
I am excited to be part of small group that has launched a year-long series of dialogues to better understand the dynamics of racism and exclusion and discover ways to foster greater belonging. We’re...
Local pastors convene dialogue about race and social justice
With the backdrop of a fractious national conversation about race, a small group of local pastors plus a few of us from the community have started a year-long series of dialogues aimed at trying...
Why Laura Shennum chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
I grew up the daughter of a police officer in small rural towns in Central California. My childhood was sheltered and protected. We lived paycheck to paycheck and moved a lot. I have experienced...
Why Rufus Woods chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
I am excited and a bit anxious about being part of this group of well-intentioned and very white group in exploring what it means to be white, what Blacks, people of color and Indigenous...
Why Frances Twiggs chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
When I watched the video of Mr. George Floyd being killed, I wept. I wept for Mr. Floyd. I wept for the man so devoid of human compassion his eyes were blind and his...
Why Karen Rutherford chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, Catch a nigger by the toe; If he hollers let him go, Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.[3] Wikipedia Such a simple rhyme, it rolls off the tongue easily. I cringe when...
Why John Coleman Campbell chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
Being a Methodist pastor and son of a Methodist pastor means I have moved about every 6 years of my life, and have lived in 10 different communities across Washington and north Idaho. They...
Why Dave Haven chose to participate in the Living Into Inclusivity dialogues
“Bend Me, Shape Me’ was a popular song released in 1967 sung by the group “The American Breed.” It speaks of a man willing to be bent and shaped by the woman he loves. ...
