I cried today

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When a local scrooge attempted to derail Ellensburg First UMC's annual Santa Breakfast with a complaint to the county Health Department, pastor Jen Stuart was moved to sadness. Those tears were soon transformed to ones of joy as she worked through the challenge and reflected on the blessing her local church is to its community and to its pastor.

What can we do to end gun violence and bring safety to our communities?

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By the Rev. Sandy Brown | Photos by Jesse N. Love The horrific shooting on November 5 at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church brings the gun...

A reflection on exclusion and language by Paul Jeffrey

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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...

What if we’re making the wrong decisions?

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By the Rev. Alissa Bertsch Johnson | Photo by Kathy Sawtells, cover illustration courtesy of Wikipedia On Oct. 22, while preaching on Moses leading the...

How can we nurture future leaders in their spiritual calling?

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By Jesse N. Love | Photos by Pastor Dione Corsilles, the Rev. Elmar de Ocera, and Aaron Pazan Also read: “Exploration Event Guides Young Adults...

How can our local church help survivors of natural disasters?

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By Jesse N. Love with Rosalee Mohney and Jim Truitt Tacoma, Wash. - On a snowy Sunday morning, Mason United Methodist Church in Tacoma opened...

The First Step is Always the Hardest

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By the Rev. Dr. William D. Gibson | Photos by Patrick Scriven and Teri Tobey View photos from this event. Seattle, Wash. - How do we...

Church Vitality and the Triangle of Fire

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By Pastor Scott W. Rosekrans For over 26 years I made a living as a lawyer with three stints as a prosecutor. I prosecuted a...

We are compassionate people with a passion for action!

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By Rosalee Mohney | Photos by Jesse N. Love “I’m doing volunteer work because I wasn’t able to say ‘no.’ I’m called to do certain things...

Whom Shall I Send?

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By the Rev. Dennis Paschke Tacoma churches endure heat, exhaustion, and emotional strain during mission…but discover purpose and holiness in serving those with greater needs. Last...

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