S.L.A.M. Trip GNW Youth Collaborative week

S.L.A.M. Trips is a service and cultural learning trip for youth hosted by the Yakama faith-based organization Mending Wings. This GNW Youth Collaborative week will bring United Methodist youth from WA, OR, ID, and AK together to learn about Native America culture; this year, the Yakama value of RESPECT will be the theme. Participants will also learn about the injustices the Yakama people have experienced from the U.S. Government and the Church over the years. Youth and adult leaders will spend 2½ days on service projects for native elders, and one day touring important cultural and historical sites, with an evening cultural celebration including music, dance, and a traditional Salmon Bake.

2026 Dates: June 28 (5pm) – July 3 (10am)

Other dates are available directly through S.L.A.M. Trips (slamtrips.com) if this week does not fit your schedule.

For more info, contact:

PNW – Rev. Sheila Miranda smiranda@pnwumc

OR-ID – Rev. Drew Hogan pastordrewhogan@gmail.com

AK – Rev. Murray Crookes munrahcito@gmail.com