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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.

Journeys: Inspiring Local Churches #hagiya

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Journeys: Inspiring Local Churches By Bishop Grant J. Hagiya | Photo by Wikimedia Commons, et. al. Editor’s note: Bishop Grant J. Hagiya is graciously filling in for...

Schaefer: On Ministry, Family Life, and the Future

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One-On-One with Frank Schaefer: On Ministry, Family Life, and the Future By Jesse N. Love Editor’s note: The views presented in this article intended to help nurture...

Moving cost subsidies for pastors, staff, now a taxable fringe benefit

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, recently enacted by Congress, made numerous changes to the taxation of both individuals and organizations. Rik Jamieson, assistant Treasurer for the PNW Conference, delivers the (bad) news and how it impacts pastors and local churches.
The Book of Discipline, 2008

GC 2012 and The Book of Discipline

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Do we understand how the church works? By the Rev. Joan G. LaBarr* | Photo by Jesse N. Love Did you know The United Methodist Church...

Security

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I feel a bit less secure today than I did yesterday. The General Conference has enabled the Bishop to not appoint a clergy person...

Are we ready to embrace the future?

While many United Methodists long for the Church of tomorrow, are we ready for it? Patrick Scriven wrestles with this question.

Christmas Institute focuses on “identity”

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By Nica Sy with Jesse N. Love Christmas Institute PNW 2017 When: December 26-30 Where: The Firs (Bellingham, Wash.) Registration: See payment information More Info: ci-pnw.org • bit.ly/fb-cipnw “In a world...

Good Friday for God’s Creation: Connecting Holy Week with Earth Day (resources included!)

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The Guardian newspaper recently launched a series that attempts to find a new way to tell the story of climate change. It’s a tough...

Holy Conversation II

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This article, written by Amory Peck, originally appeared in Channels Newsletter. Photo by Jesse Love. I’m sitting in my room at the Archbishop Alex J. Brunett Retreat Center...

Remember You Are Earth: Simple Resources for Lent

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How about changing the line on Ash Wednesday for the Imposition of Ashes to, "Remember that you are earth, and to earth you shall...

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