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.

Commentary: Reflections on a Strange Silence

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Reflections on a Strange Silence By the Rev. Vince Hart About 25 years ago I submitted a paper at the Portland hearing of the UMC Committee...

Where is this journey of United Methodism going?

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Nancy Tam Davis, PNWAC Lay Leader I am reminded of that saying about the thousand-mile journey and how it begins with a single step. Without...

Are you ready for Lazy Daze (Camp)?

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By Rosalee Mohney | Seattle District Lay Leader As summer winds down, Lazy Daze 2016, designed for “Older” Adults (60-ish plus) is being planned for...

Claudine’s Story: Being a Blessing to Others

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Claudine Kasongo is presented with Certificate of Achievement from the Rev. Jon Short. Claudine’s Story: Being a Blessing to Others By Barbara Dadd Shaffer | Photos by Jesse N....

Kent UMC: Jesus Tour Summer 2016!

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Jesus Tour Summer 2016! Where will you take Jesus this week? By Susan Kipper How is it with your soul? Methodist founder John Wesley encouraged believers to...

How can people of faith confront prejudice? Jesus paused.

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By Kristina Gonzalez | Director of Leadership Development for an Inclusive Church If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is...

Is it easy being GREEN at Annual Conference?

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By the Rev. Jenny Phillips It can be hard to make creation-friendly choices when you’re attending Annual Conference, because the big creation care decisions were...

Question Time with Aaron

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By Aaron Pazan What are you looking forward to at this year’s Annual Conference Sessions? "I'm looking forward to further my faith journey at Annual Conference." Katy...

Conforming with Nonconformity

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Commentary by Irene R. DeMaris, M.Div Earlier today, The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church began a conversation that the New England, Desert Southwest,...

#UMCGC Reflection: Can the UMC Change?

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By David Reinholz May 11, 2016 | Portland, Oregon Powerless. That’s how it can feel sometimes as a member of a large bureaucratic and hierarchical institution. We...

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