This issue of the Cascadia District e-newsletter turned out to be full of resources related to the social justice aspect of our life as church. 

• See the article below for a selection of materials related to fighting racism for use in many different contexts.
•  Also below is information about World Communion Sunday which falls on October 1st this year. In World Communion Sunday, we celebrate the unity of the church of Jesus Christ around the world, and we as United Methodists take a special offering that, in part, supports higher education possibilities for racial and ethnic minority students. It is not too early to order your resources and start promoting this event and special offering.
• And in the Resource section is information on seminars in Washington, D.C. offered by the General Board of Church and Society.  These can be tailored for any size group of high school students up to adults.

Don't forget about the opportunity to join in communion here together at noon at the District office on Thursday this week.  All are welcome!  Rev. Carol Seckel, retired, will preside in District Superintendent Tim Overton-Harris's absence.  He is in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina learning how to be a District Superintendent!

And check out the links in the calendar to find information on the Fall Charge Conferences and the All-District Colloquy (those appointed or assigned in the district are required to attend; retired clergy are welcome.  Please register online by September 12th).

Also in the calendar are links to the informational workshops offered to clergy who are covered by the Conference health insurance plan.  Local Church Treasurers or SPRC chairs may also be interested in getting the information offered. There is more information online at www.umoi.org/healthandpension