Reflections from Bishop Hagiya – Week 2
Bishop Grant Hagiya addressing the General Conference during the Plenary Celebration and Challenge of the Mission and Ministry of The United Methodist Church on...
Remember You Are Earth: Simple Resources for Lent
How about changing the line on Ash Wednesday for the Imposition of Ashes to, "Remember that you are earth, and to earth you shall...
Don’t Confront Alexa!
The Rev. Paul Graves has an occasional practice of sharing a letter to his three grandchildren in his column for The Spokesman Review.
In his most recent, he explores confrontation as a practical and spiritual matter.
A Reflection on the Film “Documented”
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas (center) presented his film "Documented" in Seattle's Wing Luke Museum on October 18, 2014.
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A Hispanic Happenings Reflection...
Security
I feel a bit less secure today than I did yesterday. The General Conference has enabled the Bishop to not appoint a clergy person...
Nurturing Elders: BOOMERSTOCK 2016!
By the Rev. Paul Graves
As I sat in one of the presentations about Boomers at Boomerstock, this famous refrain came to my mind: “Freedom’s...
Butler Bass: Believing, Behaving, and Belonging
Religion AND Spirituality - or - Religion VS. Spirituality
By Ellen Johanson with Pastor Alice Hedges
The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference welcomes Diana Butler Bass as...
Musings: Who leads the intergenerational dance?
Who leads the intergenerational dance?
By The Rev. Paul Graves | Photo By Wikimedia Commons, et. al
Editor’s Note: Paul Graves, chair of the PNW’s Conference...
Advent Greetings from Bishop Hagiya
As we enter this season of holy births, new beginnings, and the hope of peace, I want to extend my deepest blessing upon you,...
Conquer your fear: be of “good courage”
Closing Worship calls Conference to be of “good courage” | By Jesse N. Love
After three days of legislative sessions, listening, and holy conferencing, the...
