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Union Gospel Mission: January 22, 2016
By Lynn Swanbom Yount, UGM Volunteer “It was hard for me to stay here because I didn't really like staying indoors … What made me really stay here was the fellowship with the people and how everybody cares for everybody.” – Charlie Guthrie, UGM LIFE...
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Union Gospel Mission: January 15, 2016
Raydeane Owens, lead pastor at Heart of the City Church in Coeur d’Alene, recently described why the church believes it’s important to welcome those...
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Union Gospel Mission: January 13, 2016
By Merrily Brast, former staff writer I have always wanted to be tall. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wished for the long legs and arms that...
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Union Gospel Mission: January 5, 2016
By Barbara Comito, Director of Marketing and Communications Stories. That’s my one-word answer for why I do what I do.
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Union Gospel Mission: December 31, 2015
In part one of this sermon from Ron Pyle, professor at Whitworth University, he explained why as Christians, we don’t need to live in fear. Ron...
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Union Gospel Mission: December 29, 2015
The past year has been one of sadness in many ways. Tragedy happened throughout the Northwest, the nation, and the world, and fear is the word – in...
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Union Gospel Mission: December 18, 2015
By Sonny Westbrook, UGM Ministries Director We have come to the season of the year when many people, in some way or another, acknowledge the birth of...
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Union Gospel Mission: December 15, 2015
Meet Senior Elf Jackie, pictured here with one of her junior associates. Jackie loves to give gifts and knows how to do it on a budget. She's a...
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Union Gospel Mission: December 11, 2015
Editor's note: This month, Phil Altmeyer is celebrating 30 years at the helm of the Union Gospel Mission. During his tenure, the organization has...
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Union Gospel Mission: November 27, 2015
We asked staff, volunteers and residents to share a few of thoughts on gratitude.
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Union Gospel Mission: November 18, 2015
By Valerie Horner, UGM Volunteer This year’s Spokane-Eastern WA Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS Wellness Celebration and Rally decided to...
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Union Gospel Mission: November 12, 2015
By Lynn Swanbom Yount, UGM Volunteer Becky Morelan knows about life in the fast lane. Her sales career was a successful one, and she worked hard to...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 30, 2015
By David Nicosia, UGM Men's Recovery participant When I became homeless, there were so many feelings that led up to it. How stupid was I to allow...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 27, 2015
By Diego Rodriguez, Chaplain at Center for Women and Children Being a chaplain, I find that my hardest job is not helping someone understand that we...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 23, 2015
On Tuesday, October 20, UGM held an open house and dedication for the new DeRuwe Center, an annex to the Men’s Shelter and administration building....
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Union Gospel Mission: October 20, 2015
In part one of this series on the label "crazy," Jessica investigates this word, what it means and why we use it. She left us in a difficult spot....
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Union Gospel Mission: October 16, 2015
By Jessica Kell I don’t have much time to read the news these days beyond scrolling through headlines that, once registered, fade from thought. What...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 13, 2015
By John Dunne, former UGM Counselor “I am a relationship addict.” This statement came out of the mouth of another man in my recovery group over 25...
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Union Gospel Mission: October 5, 2015
Trace spent 15 years intermittently homeless, fluctuating from employed to unemployed, living on the streets or in an RV without heat, running water...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 29, 2015
By Rev. Riley Palmer Those who call Jesus Christ both Lord and Savior are part of a spiritual family. The Family of God consists of people from every...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 22, 2015
By Sonny Westbrook, UGM Ministries Director What a privilege it is to be ministering here at the Union Gospel Mission of the Inland Northwest-- a...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 17, 2015
By Pastor Kurt Staeuble Label (noun): 1. a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 15, 2015
Volunteer Michaelyn Hodges has a heart for sharing Jesus with the children coming to UGM. She recently answered some of our questions and explained...
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Union Gospel Mission: September 1, 2015
Randy Altmeyer has worked at UGM for 30 years, serving in various positions, and he and his family have played an integral role at the Mission. He is...
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Union Gospel Mission: August 28, 2015
UGM Men's Shelter Chaplain Randy Altmeyer has served at UGM in several capacities over the span of 30 years. He is now retiring to embark on a new...
