U.S. Christian organizations tell Obama ‘enough,’ change policies on Israel-Palestine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society is among 11 faith-based organizations that sent a letter to President Obama...
Immigration: Statement from UMs on S.744
Photos in collage courtesy of Wikipedia and their respective authors.
United Methodist Bishops, Church Agencies, and Conference Teams Statement on S.744
The Border Security, Economic...
“On Many Sides,” the insidious nature of minimizing racism
By Kristina Gonzalez | Director of Leadership Development for an Inclusive Church
I listened to National Public Radio in its coverage of the violence in...
Standing with Standing Rock, Part One
By Kristina Gonzalez | Director of Leadership Development for an Inclusive Church
Part 1: Mni Wiconi, Water is Life
Early morning in North Dakota is dark...
2015 PNW Peace with Justice Grants Awarded
It is a pleasure to announce the recipients of the Peace with Justice Grants for 2015. The following projects are receiving cash awards from...
A Reflection on the Film “Documented”
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas (center) presented his film "Documented" in Seattle's Wing Luke Museum on October 18, 2014.
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A Hispanic Happenings Reflection...
Where are the Refugees?
Rev. Lyda Pierce, director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest Conference, asks a hard question. "In a time of such great need [a record 22.5 million refugees globally], why are so few of these refugees arriving in this country?" She also invites her fellow United Methodists to lift up their voice during a National Call-in Day on Wed., March 28.
Immigration Ministry This Month
The arrival of 200 immigrants to the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, extreme enforcement which separates children from parents, and House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement of immigration debate offers us new incentive this month to educate, speak out, and organize on behalf of our neighbors.
Your Peace with Justice offerings make a difference!
Peace with Justice Sunday is June 11 and every church has an opportunity to make a difference together! Rev. Jim Davis shares a list of the most recent award recipients and a thank you letter from a girls home in the Philippines who received support, in partnership with Connell UMC, in December.
A Reflection on the Young Clergy Leadership Forum
Article and Photos by Rev. John Wang
It was an honor to represent the Pacific Northwest Conference at the Young Clergy Leadership Forum 2017 in Washington, D.C....
