Church and Society

A federal judge in Texas struck down the Indian Child Welfare Act a few short days before many communities, and several states, celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year. This confluence of events prompted some good questions and this reflection from Kristina Gonzalez, Director of Innovation for an Inclusive Church for the Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church.

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,...

First 15 registrants free at familiarization events WASHINGTON, D.C. — Youth group and young-adult leaders are invited to attend a three-day “In Focus” familiarization event...

By Ann Eachus | Peace With Justice Coordinator | PNWAC It is a pleasure to announce the recipients of Peace With Justice Grants for 2014. The...

A UMNS report by Heather Hahn | July 10, 2014 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) Sometimes a move toward peace begins with putting down the fork....

  By Rhondalei Gabuat Sacramento, Calif. - The leadership team of the Western Methodist Justice Movement (WMJM) convened their yearly planning meeting at The Table United...

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

By Kristina Gonzalez | Director of Leadership Development for an Inclusive Church Part 2: Standing With At the writing of this article, the sacred fire burns still...

By Yvonne Agduyeng   I had written another article for Channels and I thought I was done - another check mark off my to-do list, until...

Opinion by the Rev. Richenda Fairhurst This Saturday, perhaps a million women will be participating in a ‘Women’s March’ to draw attention to the issues many...