Hotline workers counted 456 hateful incidents directed at Jewish Oregonians, a 144% increase since 2022. The number of anti-Muslim incidents increased by 263%, from 27 in 2022 to 98 in 2023.
Faith
Easter events in far Western Washington County
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Roy. Photo: Chas Hundley Banks Banks Community United Methodist Church Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Potluck and celebration, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: 7 a.m. Sunrise service at Union Point Cemetery, 11 a.m. regular service at UMC Location: UMC: 151 Depot St, Banks, OR[Read More…]
Banks Bible Church holds first Sunday service
A sign for the Banks Bible Church. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – A new church—called Banks Bible Church—held its first Sunday service on April 14, welcoming new congregants for an evening of worship and teaching in their current meeting spot at Five Star Builders at the north end of Banks.[Read More…]