United Methodist message: ‘Suspend deportations’
The Rev. Esdra Seda, pastor and Hispanic Ministries Coordinator in the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual (regional) Conference, introduces Pilar Molina, whose husband has been detained...
15,000 Dreamers have become undocumented immigrants. What’s a church to do?
In the four months since the Trump Administration announced that it would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, nearly 15,000 Dreamers have become undocumented immigrants. The Rev. Lyda Pierce offers this call to action to United Methodists who may be wondering what the Church can, and should, do about it.
Confused about Immigration? You aren’t alone.
By Rev. Lyda Pierce | Director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries
Joyful, angry, sad, thankful, confused about the president’s executive order on immigration?
You are not alone.
I listened to...
JLO: Fullness of Hope
Jamaa Letu Orphanages
Fullness of Hope
By Barbara Dadd Shaffer
Jamaa Letu Orphanages are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These places receive PNW Conference...
Wallingford UMC: Opening Borders to the Spirit
The Rev. Ann Berney walks along the border wall between El Paso and Juárez. A team from Seattle: Wallingford United Methodist Church visited this...
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2018
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.
Christmas Institute PNW Rises Up!
CI Leader Darlene Germino shows her Fearless 'swag' • Our 2013 Leadership Team • Campers Angelo Guillermo and Mark Jordan Ramirez practice with leader...
Hispanic Happenings: Angels in the Rain #not1more
Hispanic Happenings:
Angels in the Rain #not1more
By the Rev. Lyda Pierce | Photos by Jesse N. Love
Coordinator of Hispanic and Latino Ministries (GBGM) the Rev....
Sunnyside Church reaches young people in the community
By Pastor Joel Rodriguez
Sunnyside, Wash. – Recently we had great opportunities to connect with our young people, including those at-risk. Here are just a...
Japanese American United Methodists offer support of immigrants, reminder of history
In response to escalating attacks on immigrants to the United States, Japanese American United Methodists are finding ways to offer their support for immigrants. As Sasha Terry shares, many also see echos today of the racist acts that led to the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.