Grief and Celebration – Together

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At Christmastime, we reflect on our 2020 theme of “Enduring Hope.” Holding things in tension has become second nature during COVID; acknowledging the losses as we celebrate the new and beautiful.

Read our Christmas 2020 newsletter.

Honoring Suzie Slonaker, Founder of REACH Ministries

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We are gathering on Zoom on Sunday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m. to honor Suzie, beloved founder of REACH, who passed away on October 24th. If there is something you love about REACH, it probably exists because of Suzie’s fierce and unwavering determination that REACH be a safe community of unconditional acceptance, joy, and trust.

Join Zoom Remembrance


As we remember her together – in both our listening and our speaking – we express our gratitude that she was a part of our lives and that she created REACH. This will be a simple gathering, with opportunities for people to share memories or stories about what made Suzie so special. Suzie loved candles; you might light one at home during this candlelight remembrance.

Join Zoom Remembrance

Camp Update

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See below — updated Camp events for September 5-6!

WE DO NEED YOU TO REGISTER by August 20th to ensure you’ll get your “Camp-in-a-Box” in time with properly-sized T-shirts!!

SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 Adult Breakout and Teen Creative Expressions (simultaneously)

11:30-12:30 Kids Creative Expressions

** Free time **

Sign-ups coming soon for…

** Adult social gatherings**

**Kids-and-counselors social gatherings**

6:15-6:45 Dinner “together” (It’s on REACH!!)

7:00-7:45 Talent Show on Facebook Live

7:45-8:00 Get your snacks ready (provided in your Camp-in-a-Box)

8:00-9:00 Campfire

SUNDAY

10:00-11:00 Worship Service (optional)

Additional opportunities for…

** Adult social gatherings**

**Kids-and-counselors social gatherings**

I would like to increase or extend my existing pledge

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Register for Spring Retreat

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Family registration is now open for Spring Retreat, March 27th – 29th! This year is REACH’s 25th anniversary … our theme for the year is “Enduring Hope”! To celebrate, all registration fees this year for Retreat and Camp will be $25 per person, with a family maximum of $150! Register here.

A YEAR OF CLAIMING JOY – The REACH Fall 2019 Newsletter is available!

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Claiming Joy has been the drum beat of our year at REACH…. It’s a deeper abiding peace that we can claim no matter the circumstances. Read more

REACH is searching for a Program Director

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Our beloved Program Director, “Penguin” Pat Askren, is retiring at the end of this year. She will be deeply missed.

We are now searching for a new Program Director. Please share this opportunity with people you know who may be interested.

Click here for the position announcement and application instructions.

The primary focus of the Program Director will be directly supporting those we serve, coordinating volunteers, cultivating relationships with organizations who refer their clients to us, and of course overseeing program planning and execution with a volunteer leadership team. The position is 20 hours/week, increasing to 32 hours/week leading up to our weekend family camps. For questions or inquiries, interested parties may contact our Executive Director, Dan Stoehr, at 253-383-7616 or dstoehr@REACHministries.org.

We will give priority consideration to applications submitted by December 6th.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with those you think might be interested!

 

Pray for Families at Labor Day Camp

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2nd Annual Circle of Hope Breakfast

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You are invited!

Circle of Hope Breakfast

“Claiming Joy”

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Please join us to hear life-shaping testimonies, and learn about strengthening children and families affected by HIV to flourish in the face of persistent rejection and isolation.

Life Center Church

1717 South Union Avenue, Tacoma

Check-in starts at 7:10 AM

Program will run promptly 7:30-8:30 AM

The breakfast is a free event. Guests will have an opportunity to make a donation during the program. 

Seating is limited, and we are taking reservations now!

RSVP by April 25th to Julia Bowers at  administrator@REACHministries.org or (253) 383-7616.

2019 Spring Retreat Prayer Vigil – please join us

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