The church is watching, waiting, UMC Bishops told
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2018) United Methodist bishops were today reminded that the church is watching, waiting and wondering if and how they will...
Fear of the Tap (water)
Growing up in the Philippines, the Rev. David Valera learned that it was never safe to drink water straight from the tap. In this reflective post, Valera wrestles with how hard it can be to let go of "deep-rooted fears" even long after one has learned there is no danger. He wonders what role the church can play in liberating others.
Eat More Eggs, Do More Laundry
The people of Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock, Washington have recently started to complement their existing support of UMCOR with a renewed focus and interest in the needs of their local community. For its pastor Scott Rosekrans, this interest has resulted in broader and more creative engagement by the church, and regular surprises on his pulpit on Sunday mornings.
Moving cost subsidies for pastors, staff, now a taxable fringe benefit
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.
A history of ‘uniting’ and gathering at the table together
"There will always be difficult and divisive issues," writes Rev. Mary Huycke as she reflects on the upcoming 50th anniversary of The United Methodist Church. "As people of faith it is critical that we develop the relational and spiritual capacity to stay at the table with one another and bring such matters into our faith contexts."
Spirituality is about listening…
"Listening is not just a skill children need to learn; it is equally valuable for the church as well," writes the Rev. Cara Scriven, superintendent for the Tacoma District. She expands upon this insight and the importance of good listening to our spiritual well-being, while offering encouragement to those in her district to attend the Table Talks events planned across the Greater Northwest Area this spring.
Wallingford UMC hosts Holocaust presentation to combat hate
By Patricia Naumann | Photos by Lucinda King and The Holocaust Center for Humanity
Seattle, Wash. - On Sunday, February 11, nearly 90 members of Seattle’s Wallingford...
We all come from Africa
Rev. Lyda Pierce, director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the Pacific Northwest Conference, shares this moving poem that touches on themes of migration, shared experience, faith, and empathy.
At-One-Ment with the Children
By the Rev. Paul Graves | Photo courtesy of Fabrice Florin/Wikipedia, whitehouse.gov
As it happened, I was sitting in front of the TV as the...
UMVIM team going to Texas!
By Cheryl Regan | Photos by Jim Truitt
Cheryl Reagan will be leading a UMVIM team to Texas. Reagan is inviting members from throughout the...
