President’s Report May 2026 All are welcome! This is a safe place where ideas, suggestions, concerns are encouraged and most importantly we want, we NEED to hear from you. Throughout Province VIII, the diversity of ministries reflects our vast geographical area, different cultures, varied socio-economic status, needs and gifts. This is celebrated, as we practice sharing and communication, as the power, strength and courage of the Holy Spirit grows within each of us, providi

Province VIII Quarterly Meeting Minutes February 19th, 2026 Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. pacific time by President, Evita Krislock from the Diocese of Spokane. Rev. Jeff Martinhauk gave the opening prayer. Eric Metoyer offered a land acknowledgement. Attendance: Steve Welch – Communications, Evita Krislock – Province VIII President, Sarah Che, Madeline Sampson – ECW Province VIII President, The Rev. Tom Sramek, Jr. – Grants Committee Chair, Timothy Gee, Christine B

Province VIII Quarterly Meeting – May 15, 2025 Attendance: R. Miller Adams, Ron Braman, Shelly Carlson, Timothy Gee, Robin Hollis, Kawika Jackson (Secretary), Sherina James, Evita Krislock (Chair), Mark Lattime, Jeff Martinhauk (Treasurer), Eric Metoyer, Tom Poynor, Gretchen Rehberg (VP), Madeline Sampson, Tammy Smecker-Hane, Steve Welch Agenda Prayer: Shelly Carlson Land Acknowledgement: Ron Braman Check-In: Participants reflected on the question, “Where are you finding h

Promoting Hope, Healing, and Health across our Dioceses and Congregations The Province VIII Healing & Health Ministries Network is excited to announce the availability of mini-grants ranging from $100 to $500 in support of healing and health initiatives. These grants are made possible in memory of Bev Bennett, RN , a beloved former Coordinator of this network whose ministry continues to inspire our work. What the Grants Can Support Mini-grants may be used by dioceses or cong

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