CPC Blog
Trans Joy East of the Cascades - Rev. Tyler Connoley
More than a hundred people stood below the statehouse steps, looking up at the young activist talking about living and thriving in the state they called home. We’d just heard a drag queen who sang with her own voice – no lip syncing! – who brought tears of joy to my eyes with her anthem of strength and resilience, despite her questionable use of blush. I was about to march beside a family whose daughter had recently told them she was a girl, and a doctor who loved her nonbinary nibling. We were all buzzing with excitement and joy. This was Boise, and it was the Trans Joy March, which happens on the Friday night of Boise Pride Weekend.
Clergy Boundary Training 2026 at the Annual Gathering
We're excited to provide this Boundary Training in Boise, led by Diane Weible.
Camp Adams Updates
We hope to see many of you at Camp Adams again soon. We have this treasured land to steward for future generations for spiritual growth and renewal.
2026 Justice and Witness Award Nominations are Open!
The Justice & Witness Team of the Central Pacific Conference is now accepting submissions for this year's Justice & Witness Award.
A Visitor's Guide for the CPC Annual Gathering
Here are some local favorites — from historic sights and museums to parks, food, and a couple of spots that speak to our shared UCC values around justice and human dignity.
CPC at Portland Pride
Join our combined ecumenical contingent to walk with joy or support from the sidelines. Episcopal, Lutheran and UCC siblings will once again march together! No registration is required to march.
Camp Adams Has a New Web Address!
Due to technical challenges related to the Camp Adams website and our previous domain name host, we have moved the Camp Adams website to a new web address.
A Juneteenth Prayer - Rev. Tyler Connoley
Well, Juneteenth is almost here. If you don't remember, June 19th is the day we commemorate when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they had been freed months earlier. It's often called Freedom Day.
2026 Pride Events
A list of Pride events for 2026.
Committed to God's Way of Shalom
Just Peace is an English translation of the Hebrew word shalom. And when we declared ourselves on the side of Just Peace, we were recommitting to following God's way of shalom.
Pictures from the Palm Sunday Action in Eugene
Paul Jeffrey captured some fantastic images from the Palm Sunday Action in Eugene last month - there were over 500 participants!
2026 Annual Gathering Lodging Options
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the following locations for your convenience. All options are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early.
REV. RHINA MERCEDES RAMOS “In My Heart, A Volcano”
Rev. Rhina Ramos is an ordained United Church of Christ minister leading Ministerio Latino, a Spanish speaking open and affirming congregation for LGTBQI Latinx immigrants founded as her call in 2011.
Pride 2026 is Coming!
Pride celebrations are coming soon and we would love to publicize again where we are celebrating so we can show up repeatedly to let our rainbow siblings know we see them and support them!
Bridgeport UCC Seeks Sabbatical Pastor
Bridgeport United Church of Christ seeks a creative, energetic and collaborative leader to serve as Sabbatical Pastor from July 1--Sept. 30 2026.
The Installation of Rev. Sam Holland
Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, the Central Pacific Conference, and the wider United Church of Christ joyfully invite you to celebrate the installation of Rev. Sam!
The Installation of Rev. Christopher Hayward
United Church of Christ Congregational of The Dalles, the Central Pacific Conference, and the wider United Church of Christ joyfully invite you to celebrate the installation of Rev. Christopher (Chris) Hayward!
Actively Serving Clergy Clusters 2026 – A Space for Renewal & Collegial Support
After listening carefully to feedback, we are reimagining Clergy Clusters for 2026 — not as another meeting to attend, but as a quarterly space of renewal, encouragement, and shared wisdom for actively serving clergy.
Palm Sunday Action!
Since late fall, Together Lab and ecumenical groups around the country have been joining friends from ISAIAH in Minnesota to begin planning a series of coordinated actions in the afternoon that draw from the historical biblical context of the first Palm Sunday— a counter-protest to the imperial parade of empire that took place in Jerusalem during the Passover festival.
CHURCH Annual Information Reviews
Please complete the online review by March 22. Tyler is committed to pray over all of the reviews through Holy Week if they have been submitted by this March 22 deadline!
Downtown Portland & WyEast/Mt. Hood - Image by Tyler Connoley