Judicial Council ruling finds #UMC Book of Discipline incapable of contextual adaptation
The Rev. Mary Huycke, first elected clergy delegate from the PNW and chair of the WJ Episcopacy Committee, responds to the ruling released by the Judicial Council today. Huycke writes that it was "our church law that was on trial here." The ruling confirms for her that the Book of Discipline lacks the ability to adapt "during a time of transition."
What are we called to do? What’s next?
By Amory Peck | Photo by the Rev. David V. Valera
I spent several days thinking and praying about the latest edition of Channels. During...
Undocumented, low-income residents in Ellensburg receive JFON support
By Pastor Jen Stuart | Photos by Rob Fraser
It all started with Shady Acres Mobile Home Park.
Although we have a Hispanic Apostolica congregation that...
Dear Dr. King: The Legacy Continues to be Shaped
(Left) Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. over the west entrance of Westminster Abbey (Church of England, Anglican Communion). Installed in 1998, sculpted by...
An Update from Standing Rock
Originally posted to the PNW UMC Board of Church & Society's Facebook Page.
It is 5am here and the Water Ceremony at Standing Rock Oceti...
The Church is a Hot Mess
The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but...
Seeing God beyond culture, politics and climate change in the Philippines #gypcla14
A view of the damaged CCT Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center • The Rev. Andrew Tiver presents a morning worship at the National Council...
How is our time of waiting still active and alive?
By Bailey Brawner | Cover photo courtesy of Wikipedia
What does it mean to wait for this new thing?
Where can we find life in...
The Complicated Business of Celebrating the Past
By Patrick Scriven
As a child of the 80s, I've come to realize that I carry a fair amount of nostalgia for some movies and...
Dear Dr. King: I Still Struggle for Freedom
A large group of African-American spectators stands on the banks of Buffalo Bayou to witness a baptism. Many umbrellas are present indicating an effort...
