CULTURE

Principles of Christian Ministry in Cascadia

Principles of Christian Ministry in Cascadia

When I moved here for graduate school fifteen years ago, Seattle was on top-10 lists for both “most unchurched” and “most churches per capita” of cities in the United States. This was confusing: How do we have the most churches and the lowest church attendance? It...

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You Have Died of Dysentery

You Have Died of Dysentery

Encountering non-religious pilgrims along the Oregon Trail. “You have died of dysentery.” Those ominous words, one might recall, were the worst words any eight-year-old could read on the screen while playing The Oregon Trail—that folkloric, now ancient video game...

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For over a decade, Christ & Cascadia has been a labor of love.
We’ve gathered voices to explore faith in this unique region we call home. Now, this journal has stepped into a new chapter. Beginning in January, 2026, we will no longer post new content on this website, though it will remain open to the public indefinitely. The heart of this work continues through the Center for Transforming Engagement, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next: supporting ministry leaders, sparking innovation, and reimagining faith across Cascadia.
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We’ve gathered voices to explore faith in this unique region we call home. Now, this journal has stepped into a new chapter.Beginning in January, 2026, we will no longer post new content on this website, though it will remain open to the public indefinitely. The heart of this work continues through the Center for Transforming Engagement, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next: supporting ministry leaders, sparking innovation, and reimagining faith across Cascadia.
For over a decade, Christ & Cascadia has been a labor of love.
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