Conversation

Articles by lay and clergy members of the Annual Conference representing the specific viewpoints of the author and not necessarily the position of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference.

Wandering Uganda: Serving, Changing, Growing

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Denise Belista (top left), poses with children from the local community in Uganda.  Denise served as a global justice volunteer assigned to serve with...

Rev. Craig Parrish’s Thoughts – Day 8

What can be said about our church? The last few days have not gone well for progressive Christians. If you value open conversation, many of you...

30 pastors plan to perform same-sex union

The Rev. Frank Schaefer faces a church trial on Nov. 18 for officiating at the 2007 same-sex wedding of his son. He is pastor...

Adapting to Lead: “What prevents you from being closer to God?”

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Adapting to Lead By Joan Holms | Photo By Jesse N. Love, et. al. Editor’s Note: PNW Conference Lay Leader, Joan Holms has stepped in to...

While answering a call…can you GO HOME AGAIN?

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By Bailey Brawner, Elizabeth Hurd, and Maggie Ward Bailey Brawner, Elizabeth Hurd, and Maggie Ward are all M.Div students at Boston University School of Theology....

Hispanic Happenings: Angels in the Rain #not1more

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Hispanic Happenings: Angels in the Rain #not1more By the Rev. Lyda Pierce | Photos by Jesse N. Love Coordinator of Hispanic and Latino Ministries (GBGM) the Rev....

An Open Letter to the UMC

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An Open Letter to the UMC By Amy Pazan | Photos by Wikimedia Commons Amy Pazan, an active young person in The Pacific Northwest Conference passionately...

Sexism, Cultural Accommodation and the Myth of Fruitfulness

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Commentary by Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications & Young People's Ministry One of the most pervasive myths in contemporary Christianity is the one where faithfulness...

Defining Hospitality

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By R. Preston Price* If I were to define hospitality, I would simply say, “Des Moines United Methodist, Des Moines, Washington.” Before Bishop Jack Tuell died,...

A Humility in Bedtime

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By the Rev. Cara Scriven | Tacoma District Superintendent MMy least favorite part of the day is announcing bedtime.  On the best of days, my...

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