Relief & Support for Oso Mudslide Victims

There is a deep connection in the soul when we see tragedy strike. Reaching out and acknowledging that connection with compassion helps us to find redemption in the memory of…

The Tight-knit Fabric of Oso and Darrington

The fabric of small towns is tight-knit community. Oso and Darrington, WA, are communities with tightly-woven relationships connecting people in integrated lives that make everyone “family” in one way or…

Oso Mudslide Relief – Updated

In a March 29 email news release, Bishop Rickel updated on the situation in Oso and Darrington in the aftermath of the Oso Landslide. Said Rickel, “I have talked with…

Field courses in El Salvador

Foundation Cristosal is a faith-based human rights and community development NGO based in El Salvador. The Cristosal Global School works to develop global awareness and movement toward transformative social change…

Outside Church Walls

Outside Church Walls continues its work considering the intersection of faith and a rapidly-changing culture, and the response of God’s people in the community. In a recent blog, George introduces…