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Union Gospel Mission: July 2, 2015
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression—we value freedom. We celebrate it! But there are different types of freedom, and freedom is defined many ways.
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James Bishop: July 1, 2015
The old adage that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach has some truth to it. At Union Gospel Mission Camp, food becomes an important...
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Union Gospel Mission: July 1, 2015
Are you looking for a way to connect with UGM, make a difference and have fun fellowshipping with like-minded women? UGM Women’s Auxiliary may be the...
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Union Gospel Mission: June 26, 2015
Rich Schaus has completed 13 years of ministry at the Union Gospel Mission. He served approximately 5 years at Anna Ogden Hall before being appointed...
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Union Gospel Mission: June 24, 2015
After 31 years of volunteering for UGM at Juvenile Detention, Jerry McGlade still has a heart for helping at-risk youth. He also has a passion for...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: June 19, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer In Process On Tuesday, June 16th, 22 individuals graduated from UGM LIFE Recovery. However, as Executive Director Phil...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: June 17, 2015
“I thought it was me, all by myself. I’ve got to do everything, period. No help. And then, I walked through the east door.” Before coming to UGM,...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: June 10, 2015
When Jill was 36, her 10-year-old son died of leukemia. Four years later, her mom died of cancer. The grief threatened to swallow Jill whole.
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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...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 29, 2015
Did you know Union Gospel Mission has a camp for underprivileged kids? We want every child to have the opportunity to spend a week at camp –...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 27, 2015
By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger Love that abounds, laughter that uplifts, hope that sustains, life that breathes life, light that...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 22, 2015
In this second part of an interview with Debi Pauletto, Debi describes her history at UGM and looks forward to the future. But first, Executive...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 20, 2015
This week, we are celebrating Debi Pauletto, the community relations coordinator at the Center for Women and Children. Debi has worked at UGM for 16...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: May 15, 2015
“If you did the good about which you do know, what you should do next would then become clear as if you were passing through a house from one room to...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: May 8, 2015
“When people on fire for Christ choose to invest their lives and their resources in broken families, change happens.” –Ron Hauenstein, Crisis Shelter...
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Union Gospel Mission: May 1, 2015
Tom Frederick recently took the title of Sales Manager at UGM Motors, but he has held several positions since arriving at UGM. Here, Tom shares about...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 29, 2015
By DonnaLynn Davis, UGM LIFE Recovery Graduate After many years of bondage to depression and alcohol I finally surrendered and followed God’s call As...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 24, 2015
Recovery from addiction takes healing the whole person. Joel Brown works in Vocational Advancement helping men heal both mentally and emotionally. He...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: April 22, 2015
“I felt like she chose the alcohol over me.” Nicki Willis spent much of her life watching her mom, Darlene, sink into alcoholism. “I didn’t talk to...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 17, 2015
The following two letters are from women staying at the UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children. This first letter expresses gratitude toward all...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: April 15, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer Love—it’s what each of us desire and search for. Unwavering, faithful, unconditional love. Rachel Haynes sought it in...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 10, 2015
In the second part of this series on relationship addiction, UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm answers questions about how this type of...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 8, 2015
Tricia’s Story By Christie Grassmyer Director of Development, Big Table Community When Tricia was referred to Big Table, she was in desperate need of...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 8, 2015
This post is the first in a 2-part series on relationship addiction by UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm. How would you define relationship...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: April 3, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer Sewing gave Glenda Gray confidence. One year ago, Glenda was forming her own business sewing and selling tote bags. “I...
