A Pacific Northwest benefit concert series on July 16, 17 & 18 highlighted guest artists Kim Thiessen and Darryl Neustaedter Barg, raising awareness of Income Generation and HIV/AIDS projects through MCC.

Sudan Representatives, Leroy and Joan Willems, visit the West Coast halfway through their five year term to share stories of the work MCC is doing in Sudan.

In August 2009, seven newcomers stepped off the plane into the West Coast region to serve others in the name of Christ through the International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP). After an educational year of challenges, new experiences and joys, they are headed back home. At the end of the year each IVEP participant has learned unique lessons they were willing to share with us.

West Coast MCC volunteers encourage staff with their hard work and countless hours of dedication.

The Global Anabaptist Peacebuilders Institute draws together young leaders from diverse communities around the region where they study the impacts of global interconnectedness.