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.

A Matter of Alignment?

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The Rev. Paul Graves uses the metaphor of chiropractic alignment to discuss the problems we are experiencing as a denomination today, and at times in our own struggles as well. He states, "alignment has everything to do with relationships we have – with our bodies, emotions, the people we live with and around, the God we perceive, and the Bible we read."

People of Faith Care for Our Common Home!

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  By The Rev. Ron Hines | Photos by John Hill, Jesse N. Love, and Jenny Phillips In their many Ways, people of faith across the...

Lenten stories of “Pain and Hope” recognize diversity within

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Dr. Jamal Gabobe (second from left) enjoys the soup supper before his presentation about Somalia and his life as a Somali immigrant to the...

Creation Care for Earth Day Sunday 2017 and Beyond!

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As we enter the world as Easter People, God calls us to bring healing and life to the earth. You can begin by incorporating...

Wallingford UMC: Opening Borders to the Spirit

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The Rev. Ann Berney walks along the border wall between El Paso and Juárez.  A team from Seattle: Wallingford United Methodist Church visited this...

Step Up to the Plate! Early Response Team “Spring Training” is COMING!

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    By Kathy Bryson Be a part of the disaster response community and help those in need. The PNWUMC Volunteers in Mission team is hosting the...

SUMYT: Growing closer to God with my second family

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The 2016-2017 SUMYT Team worked together for a year to produce its annual retreat. By Meaghan Vaden | Photos by Amy Keough | Logo design by SUMYT,...

Nurturing Elders: Practicing the Better

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A young man was the subject of this story. But I have heard persons of all ages say virtually the same thing, and have to...

Bishop Mary Ann Returns to The PNW for Mission u

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  Bishop Mary Ann Swenson be at Mission u July 14-17, 2017.  Read below to register! By Joan Hackett | Photos by Jesse N. Love “I was in...

Welcoming the Stranger Pt. 2: Do Not Be Bound by the Past

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  By the Rev. Keith Hackett | Photos by Jesse N. Love Since retiring three years ago Joan and I have been visiting a variety of...

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