By Dan Acker
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17 Oct, 2023
Among clear skies, warm temperatures, tall saguaros, and surrounded by several mountain ranges, the West Region gathered together in Tucson, Arizona, on October 5-8th. Over 120 people from six churches in the region attended the gathering. The following churches that participated are: Carson Oaks Community Church: Stockton, CA Northgate Community Church: Manteca, CA Pasadena Centro Cristian: Pasadena, CA Cheyenne Brethren Church: Cheyenne, WY First Brethren Church: Tucson, AZ Summit Ridge Community Church: Tucson, AZ This marked the first time the region gathered together since regionalization. The goal was simple: to create and strengthen relationships among our churches in the West. The schedule for this weekend was designed to maximize relational connection and included shared meals, participating in and praying for each other, and an evening that included line dancing, a bonfire, horseshoes, and corn hole. It all culminated in a Regional worship service held at Summit Ridge on Sunday, October 8th with all the pastors in the region participating in the worship service. Our Brethren Partner in India, Pastor Latha Kumar, was with us along with her son Samuel. Latha shared a message based on Joshua 5. It was an incredible time of gathering together, and we are looking forward to our next regional gathering. Dan Acker Pastor, Summit Ridge Community Church West Region RRC