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Embracing Grace
Chrystin struggled with alcoholism for sixteen years before entering UGM’s recovery program. “I felt so defeated and was lying in bed, drinking, just...
One of the men in UGM's Recovery program wrote the following about what he mourns: “I mourn for the fact that my children have not had the father they need or deserve. I mourn for the childhood I could have had if not for the violence, addiction and fear. I mourn for every person I have ever taken advantage of and pray for them regularly.I mourn the fact that every decision I made for 36 years was made out of fear. Most importantly, I mourn the fact that for my whole life I turned my back on God. I take comfort knowing God is the Father I always wanted and never had. He’s been there waiting.”
The free devotional below will assist you as you contemplate the blessings and meaning of Christmas. Click to download.
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Finding Opportunity, Finding Something Lasting
At Union Gospel Mission, we understand that meeting urgent needs—food, shelter, medical care, and job training—is just the beginning. These are the...
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LC Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
Jeremy Stevens, LC Valley Shelter Director: June 5, 2025
We are so excited about our new shelter in Lewiston, Idaho! As we prepare to serve the LC Valley area, we understand that the community has many...
The Best Camp in the Solar System
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager : July 28, 2022
"UGM Camp is the best camp in the solar system!" Alanna, UGM Camper The 2022 camp season is in full swing, and we just can't wait another day to...
Books Bless the Center for Women and Children
Union Gospel Mission : June 5, 2015
The UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene was recently the beneficiary of 1,400 books, the culmination of the Eagle Scout project of a...
Blessed are those who mourn.
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : April 2, 2013
Editor’s Note: UGM’s theme for 2013 is taken from the prophecy regarding Christ’s work in Isaiah 61:1-3. We’ve been looking at how God accomplishes...