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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.

The 2017 United Methodist Seminar in New York

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  By Ann Eachus | Photo courtesy of Daniel Schwen/Wikipedia You can attend a United Methodist Seminar in New York City, May 17-19, 2017. The Seminar will...

May 2 wrap: Delegates approve new structure

Bishop Janice Riggle Huie of the Houston Area presides over a May 2 debate on denominational restructure at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference...

Hispanic caucus urges advocacy on immigration issue

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In July 2012, members from the Western Jurisdictional Conference took a tour on the southern edge of San Diego area close to the Mexican...

Musings: Growing Into Myself and Ministry

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Pastor Ruth Marston stands with fellow clergy duringOrdination Service at the 2012 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions. Musings & Younger Perspectives: Growing Into Myself and Ministry By...

Nurturing Elders: What do we do with our FEAR?

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Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.  Learn more about the image, here. By the Rev. Paul Graves On November 8, we all have a chance to vote...

An Embarrassment of Riches, a short intro to Fasting

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James Tissot: Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness (Brooklyn Museum) By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications and Young People’s Ministries Disclaimer. I’m not the most disciplined person,...

Covenanting With the UMC, “Warts and All,” Through Ordination

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Credit: Photo of Katie's commissioning service by Scott Kraft. I have noticed that this year I am watching General Conference with new eyes. In some...

VIDEO: Reactions to #GC2012 Action Re: Homosexuality

Rev. David Valera interviewed four delegates regarding their reaction to the recent vote(s) of General Conference on the issue of inclusive language and those...

I refuse…

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By the Rev. Jenny Smith | Pastor, Marysville UMC I recently sat down with a spiritual director for a very helpful conversation on my own...

Bishop accused of urging disobedience

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Bishop Melvin Talbert (right) prays with a delegate during evening worship at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS photo...

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