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.

Stop Preaching, Start Reaching!

By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications & Young People's Ministries I can't remember the last time a sermon changed my mind. There, I’ve said it....

Musings: Sharing Your Faith

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Carrie Bland helps a youngster read passages from the Bible at Elementary Adventure held at Ocean Park Camp and Retreat Center. Visit pnwcamps.org for...

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...

Dakota Access Pipeline Urgent Action Alert

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Many United Methodists, including the Western Jurisdiction Bishops, the General Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Women, the General Board of Global Ministries, and...

Passed: A Statement of Gospel Obedience

Bishop Robert Hoshibata (right) presiding over the final plenary session of the 2012 Western Jurisdictional Conference. Photo by Patrick Scriven. The following petition was passed...

Here’s how Conconully UMC raised $4000 for Rebuild Up from the Ashes

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By Marilyn Church | Images courtesy of Jesse N. Love, Wikipedia* "In 2015, Conconully was evacuated for a week; the fires never came into the town...

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...

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...

Dear Dr. King, who will be OUR VOICE?

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Today, we celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Several writers and friends from the PNW have joined together to...

A Fearless and Faithful Hope

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John Helmiere wants you to hope, love and witness not with fear…but with faith. By Jesse N. Love | Photos by Amy Pazan The message from...

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