Rev. Craig Parrish’s Thoughts – Day 8
What can be said about our church?
The last few days have not gone well for progressive Christians.
If you value open conversation, many of you...
#UMCGC Reflection: The Holy Spirit is not “incompatible” with #UMCGC
By Rev. David Nieda
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
Going into the second week of my first General Conference, I have several observations, from the first...
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on the Eve of Day 5 of #GC2012
It's Saturday night and the legislative committee portion of General Conference 2012 has ended. The Western jurisdiction took a major hit late this afternoon....
An Open Letter to My Parents on Queerness and Being #CalledOut
Dear Mom and Dad,
Welcome back from the mission trip, Dad. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. While Dad was away I joined a group of over...
The ministry right in front of us – #UMCGC
By Megan Kilpatrick
I've been decompressing from General Conference--there's been a lot that's happened over the past two weeks. A lot of meanness and ugliness...
What do I wear to General Conference?
By Megan Kilpatrick | WJ Lay Delegate
It started with a fairly innocuous question: "What do I wear to General Conference?"
True to my Millennial roots,...
#UMCGC Reflection: Subcommittees – The Best and Worst of Holy Conferencing
By David Reinholz
May 12, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
John Wesley believed that Christian conferencing is a means of grace. This says when we do it...
Thoughts from Amory Peck – Wednesday, Week 2
Post submitted on April 30, 2011 by Amory Peck, First Elected Lay Delegate to General Conference and Conference Lay Leader. Our PNW delegation is pictured...
#UMCGC Reflection: A Prayer for Old White Men
By David Reinholz
May 19, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
Dear God, I’m an old, white, heterosexual man. I have as much privilege as any segment of...
Holy Conversation II
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...
