The INN is a college-age community, open to everyone, as we invite and encourage people to become followers of Jesus. The INN is a great place to ask questions, investigate spirituality, connect with other people, and have a lot of fun along the way.
As a mission of First Presbyterian Church, the INN has been serving college students in Bellingham since 1974. The INN is also an Associated Students Club of Western Washington University.
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during the school year for our worship and community gathering to find out more!
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10am-4pm, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 12-4pm
The INN meets as a large group on Tuesday nights at 9pm at First Presbyterian Church (1031 N. Garden). These gatherings are come-as-you-are and open to everyone. There is plenty of music, food for spiritual thought, and lots of opportunities for getting to know other people. We'd love to have you join us!
This Fall, we're looking at the person of Jesus Christ, asking "Who is Jesus?" and answering that question by looking at "I am…" statements made by Jesus, recorded in the book of John.
For follow-up and insights into our Tuesday Nights, check out our
Tumblr blog: the INN [aftermath].
Every year over the Western Washington University Spring Break, the INN leads mission trips to a variety of destinations across North America to serve. Students take a week to immerse themselves in a different place, serving others on the streets, in different ministry settings, building houses, or caring for children. These trips can be an incredibly significant experience for students, challenging them to look outside themselves and love others as Christ loves.
2012 Spring Break Mission Trips have been announced! We are heading to Vancouver, BC, Trenton, NJ, New Orleans, LA, and Black Mesa AZ! Four amazing destinations! Find out more information and sign up!
The INN staff is made up of 5 Senior Staff members and 5 interns for the 2011-2012 school year. Click on each staff members photo to read their bio and find out more about what they do around the INN. Feel free to drop us an email or find us on Facebook. We would love to get to know you!
Jenn Underwood
Interim INN Director
Hometown: Babson Park, FL
Hobbies: Spelunking, climbing, hiking, watching baseball, drinking coffee, going to the zoo, and amassing trivial knowledge.
Most Excited for: Working with this stellar staff and building relationships with students!
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Seth Thomas
Hometown: Edmonds, WA
Hobbies: Reading, coffee-brewing, running, and listening to music
Farthest Travel from Bellingham: Kiev, Ukraine
What brought you to the INN? I was introduced to the INN my very first Tuesday night of freshman year at WWU. I was told about it by leaders at my youth group at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline, WA and came with friends I had just met in the dorms.
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Willow Weston
Hometown: Roslyn, WA
Hobbies: I love hanging out with my husband and kids, going to parties with friends, throwing parties, reading books, cooking, people watching, coffee, being a spaz
How do you spend a sunny day? Best spent riding bikes by the bay with my family.
What are you most excited for this upcoming year at the INN? I am excited to see God show up in students lives and forever change them with his hope, joy, love, and power!
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Stead Halstead
Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
How do you like to spend a sunny day in Bellingham?: Riding our bikes all over the place while geocaching (GPS treasure hunting).
What brought you to the INN? A friend and I walked all the way from south campus before I knew what I was getting myself into.
What are you most excited for this upcoming year at the INN?: I'm excited for students to come back, and continue learning more about mission trips as I enter my second year planning them.
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Lindsay Anderson
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Hobbies: Running, baking, cooking, biking, watching random TV shows with my husband, going on adventures with our kids, playing board games, drinking coffee.
Best of Bellingham: A long run on the interurban trail, a biking adventure with the family (usually to the Farmer's Market), a visit to the park, and a BBQ with friends.
Farthest Travel from Bellingham? Germany and the Netherlands as an exchange student in high school.
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Laura Beaty
Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
Hobbies: Reading, guitar, piano, photography
Inside my refrigerator/pantry: Cookies, milk, pasta—lots of carbs.
Sunny day in Bellingham: Walking to and around Boulevard Park
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Danielle Schulz
Hometown: Kent, WA
Hobbies: Photography, reading, playing board games, crafting, playing volleyball, watching funny movies/shows with friends
What are you most excited for this upcoming year at the INN? I'm tremendously excited about meeting with students, new and familiar, to share life experiences and learn about the love and life of Jesus together in community. Also, I cannot wait to co-lead a mission trip in the spring!
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Jenni Herold
Hometown: Shoreline, WA
If I took a look inside your refrigerator/pantry what would I find?: Lots of fresh veggies and one guilty pleasure box of Kraft Mac and Cheese
What brought you to the INN? I came with a friend the first day of my freshman year and I never left!
What are you most excited for this upcoming year at the INN?: Meeting and caring for new students on campus and planning mission trips.
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Maddie Neuman
Hometown: Alexandria, VA (1989-2002) & Bellingham, WA (2002- present)
Hobbies: Improv, spending time with friends and family, watching TV & movies, exploring, hiking, dancing, & social networking (yes, that is a hobby!)
First Movie? I made it through about 10 minutes of Star Wars and was scared and crying so my parents took me home. To this day I have yet to watch any of the Star Wars movies.
What are you most excited for this upcoming year at the INN? Connecting with students and watching God meet students where they are at and work in and transform their lives.
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DJ Morgan
Hometown: Duvall, WA
Hobbies: Playing music, watching and playing baseball, iPhone photography, biking, drinking out of jars.
What is the first movie you remember seeing in theatres? I remember going to see the Lion King in 1994 when I was 6. It was formative. I still hate hyenas.
How do you like to spend a sunny day in Bellingham? Biking to the park, hanging out and playing games, possibly taking a nap.
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