Wandering Uganda: Serving, Changing, Growing
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?”
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?
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
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
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
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
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
By the Rev. Cara Scriven | Tacoma District Superintendent
MMy least favorite part of the day is announcing bedtime. On the best of days, my...