Clergy Wellness Corner: “Focus” on the Holy
Rev. David Tinney | Senior Pastor, Vancouver First UMC
I really think photography ought to be added to the list of spiritual disciplines. As we...
Path1 training event envisions new church through First 12
A Path1 training event focusing on the "First 12" was held at the PNW Conference Office and Wesley Homes Terrace. Path1 serves to provide resources...
Scholarships available for Two-Year Academy for Spiritual Formation
Scholarships are available for PNW laity and clergy who are registered for a Two-Year Academy for Spiritual Formation starting this summer. The Board of...
New Eyes
The Rev. Katy Shedlock has taken on bike commuting along with a new appointment to start a church in Spokane, Washington. Describing it as a "surprising means of grace," biking to work has helped her to feel grounded and see her community in new ways.
What can we do to end gun violence and bring safety to our communities?
By the Rev. Sandy Brown | Photos by Jesse N. Love
The horrific shooting on November 5 at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church brings the gun...
PNW United Methodists Bring Faith Values to Olympia
Marie Kuch, Kelly Dahlman-Oeth, Nathan Hollifield, and Jenny Phillips meet in between workshop sessions at Faith Advocacy Day in Olympia.
By the Rev. Jenny Phillips...
Nurturing Elders: Older Adults lead the way in recycling!
By The Rev. Elmer Bigham | Photos by Pastor Scott Klepach, Jr.
Elmer Bigham is the driving force behind a very significant community ministry of...
Clergy Wellness Corner: Saying Yes
"I know that I am not alone in my difficulty with saying no. There are a lot of clergy who suffer from the same ailment."
Sue Magrath reflects on the needed discipline of saying "no" and makes a case for exploring the hidden, unnamed, motivations of our "Yeses."
Embracing a Season of Fruitfulness at the Summit
Attendees of the quadrennial Leadership Summit close worship in prayer before beginning workshops. This year, the summit was held at Vancouver: First UMC.
The Leadership...
Clergy Wellness Corner: Avoiding Burnout
By Rev. John J. Shaffer
As I reflect on my 51 years in ministry, I am aware that ministry, for the most part, remained fun...
