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.

Bothell’s House of Grace: A Different Kind of Worship

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Attendees participate in the Blessed Movements session during Bothell UMC's House of Grace worship. House of Grace: A Different Kind of Worship | By Kristin...

VIDEO: Jim Winkler – Teaching Session

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Photo credit: UMNS/ Kathy Gilbert Jim Winkler addressed the 2012 PNW Annual Conference Sessions on June 21st at the TRAC Center in Pasco, Washington. Winkler...

Physically distant but socially connecting

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Reflecting on the way United Methodists have been resourcing each other, Patrick Scriven writes that this "may be what connectionalism ought to look like — a missional falling away of our individualistic competition replaced by collaboration and the knowledge that we need each other."

Whom Shall I Send?

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By the Rev. Dennis Paschke Tacoma churches endure heat, exhaustion, and emotional strain during mission…but discover purpose and holiness in serving those with greater needs. Last...

Spirituality is about listening…

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"Listening is not just a skill children need to learn; it is equally valuable for the church as well," writes the Rev. Cara Scriven, superintendent for the Tacoma District. She expands upon this insight and the importance of good listening to our spiritual well-being, while offering encouragement to those in her district to attend the Table Talks events planned across the Greater Northwest Area this spring.

Cape Tells New Board of Directors Focus Is On Mission

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The Rev. Dr. Kim Cape serving Holy Communion at the opening worship at GBHEM's fall board meeting. By Vicki Brown* The Rev. Dr. Kim Cape told the...

Nurturing Elders: BOOMERSTOCK 2016!

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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...

We all come from Africa

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Rev. Lyda Pierce, director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest Conference, shares this moving poem that touches on themes of migration, shared experience, faith, and empathy.

No Guaranteed Appointments — No Big Deal

Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño on the Desert Southwest Annual Conference presides over General Conference as the 'security of appointments' is discussed on Tuesday, May 1...

I don’t have time to be patient!

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Illustration of “Bobby Bumps Goes Fishing”, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, bit.ly/bobbybumpsfishing Nurturing Elders and Others: I don’t have time to be patient! By The Rev. Paul Graves When...

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