How can people of faith confront prejudice? Jesus paused.
By Kristina Gonzalez | Director of Leadership Development for an Inclusive Church
If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is...
How have immigrant services, communities been impacted by policy change?
By Jesse N. Love with the Rev. Lyda Pierce
Additional Photos by Wikipedia and Nica Sy
Tacoma, Wash. - “Tak?” “Nie?” Amy Diehr, Education Services manager...
Immigration Call to Action
Scenes from a protest at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. in 2014.
Immigration Call to Action
By Pastor Lorellen Nausner | Photos by Jesse...
REACT: Christmas Institute celebrates unconditional love
Christmas Institute is an annual church retreat with origins in the Philippines. Here in the Pacific Northwest, CI will be held at The Firs...
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...
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.
A reflection on exclusion and language by Paul Jeffrey
By the Rev. Paul Jeffrey
Some ten million people in the world today are stateless. They aren’t recognized as citizens of any nation. Without legal...
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...
Why I am a United Methodist
Social Justice & Holiness:
Why I am a United Methodist
By Toan Van Nguyen
My name is Toan Van Nguyen, I have three children: two girls and...
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...