“Even in the midst of great tragedy, there is opportunity, and beauty will rise in the midst of the ashes.”

-Mark Fast and Pastor Ryan McClelland from Spokane, Washington

In early August 2026, fast-moving wildfires swept through Spokane, Washington, burning more than 10,000 acres amid extremely hot, dry, and windy conditions. The fires destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. As a result, many families, including Church of God families from New Horizons Community Church, have been displaced and remain uncertain about when, or whether, they will be able to return home.

Located in the heart of the affected area, New Horizons Community Church is mobilizing to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to neighbors experiencing profound loss.

Church of God Ministries is partnering with the Pacific Northwest Association to walk alongside New Horizons Community Church in both short-term relief and long-term recovery ministries. Gifts to the Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief Fund equip local believers to respond with compassion in the name of Jesus. To learn more about how you can pray and partner in this response, please contact DisasterRelief@chog.org.