Lazy Daze: Arts and Our Spirituality (VIDEO)

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By Jesse N. Love with Rosalee Mohney This year’s Lazy Daze was held on September 13-15, 2016 at Lazy F Camp & Retreat Center. Participants...

Tidal Waves

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"What do we do when anything we can do seems like sticking our finger into in the dike in an attempt to fend off a tidal wave?", asks Sue Magrath reflecting on the surge in victims/survivors of sexual assault who are sharing their stories, some for the first time. She shares that clergy should prepare themselves to be present to listen to those who have been harmed, to advocate so that they are heard, and to fight for sweeping societal change for a better tomorrow.

2017 Clergy Age Report Shows Decrease in Number of Young Elders

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WASHINGTON, DC – The trend of a modest but steady increase in the number of clergy under 35 has stalled, according to the Clergy...

Clergy Wellness Corner: “Focus” on the Holy

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Rev. David Tinney | Senior Pastor, Vancouver First UMC I really think photography ought to be added to the list of spiritual disciplines. As we...

Creating new traditions and beginning anew in 2018!

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By Pastor Karen Yokota Love | Additional Photos by Wikipedia and Patrick Scriven Believe it or not, the most important holiday in my family wasn’t...

PNW Clergy Member celebrated as he turns 100

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Puyallup United Methodist Church is honoring retired clergy member Rev. Tom Slate on the occasion of his 100th birthday, at noon on Saturday, August 4th. Clergy and laity who remember Tom are invited to join in the celebration or to send him a note of appreciation and congratulations.

Clergy Wellness Corner: Avoiding Burnout

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By Rev. John J. Shaffer As I reflect on my 51 years in ministry, I am aware that ministry, for the most part, remained fun...

A Reflection on the Orders Retreat

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By the Rev. Harriet Wilkin Thank you to all those who were the Martha’s of the Clergy Orders! On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. David Nieda presented a...

New Eyes

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The Rev. Katy Shedlock has taken on bike commuting along with a new appointment to start a church in Spokane, Washington. Describing it as a "surprising means of grace," biking to work has helped her to feel grounded and see her community in new ways.

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...

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