Talk Less, Smile More
By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications, Young People’s Ministries
I had the opportunity last week to meet with some of the excellent folks who help...
Reconciling pastor dropped from Opening Worship for direct mention of LGBTQ community
Updated with an additional comment from #UMCGC Worship Director Rev. Laura Jaquith Barlett.
Story By Patrick Scriven | Video by Rev. David Valera
May 10, 2016...
Greater NW Area leaders express disappointment over failure to ratify amendments expressing gender equality,...
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky and the district superintendents and staff of the Greater Northwest Area offer words of comfort and conviction in a video recorded after disheartening news of failed constitutional amendments concerning gender equality.
New national advertising messages and local church outreach tools offer opportunities for connection
Nashville, Tennessee: The United Methodist Church launched a four-part advertising series across the U.S. this week, offering an invitation for seekers to connect with local...
Are we only interested in Perfect People?
By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications & Young People’s Ministries
I live on the east side of Seattle in the community of Redmond, a suburb...
Listening and learning around the tables at Edmonds UMC
Last weekend, nearly 200 people packed into the fellowship hall at the United Methodist Church in Edmonds, Washington for the third Table Talks conversation...
Regional Media Center offers 20 percent holiday discount for memberships
Videos, audio, and printed materials are available at the Regional Media Center, a media lending library with items to help support your local church...
The Apple and the Damage Done
By Patrick Scriven | Director of Communications & Young People’s Ministries
Yesterday, Apple announced their new iPhones and the long-rumored Apple Watch. Regardless of how you feel...
One Matters Award: Rochester UMC focuses on kids, parents, and discipleship
One Matters Award: Rochester UMC focuses on kids, parents, and discipleship
By Jesse N. Love with Pastor Heather Sparkman and the Rev. David Nieda
Rochester, Wash....
How do we see the shades of our faith? #UMCGC
Video by Patrick Scriven
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
“We do need to be seen; we do need to see each other. If we can’t...
