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...
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...
Spiritual Direction as Spiritual Practice
"We spoke for over an hour and in that time she asked me what spiritual direction meant to me. That’s when I said these words: “spiritual direction is a spiritual practice.”"
In a post for the Clergy Wellness Corner, the Rev. Lara Bolger shares her experiences with spiritual direction and encourages colleagues to consider it as a spiritual practice of their own.
What do Benedictine monks and United Methodist clergy have in common?
By the Rev. Meredith Dodd | Pastor, Bear Creek United Methodist Church
What do Benedictine monks and United Methodist clergy have in common?
At first glance,...
Becoming God’s Shalom: A Justice Journey
By the Rev. Kay C. Barckley | Photo by Faith Action Network
“…in peace and justice Christ brings Shalom. So when we’re living the ways of...
What’s life REALLY like in seminary?
By Bailey Brawner, Elizabeth Hurd, and Maggie Ward
Three United Methodist women sit in a classroom, sipping coffee and tea on a cool Saturday morning...
What if we’re making the wrong decisions?
By the Rev. Alissa Bertsch Johnson | Photo by Kathy Sawtells, cover illustration courtesy of Wikipedia
On Oct. 22, while preaching on Moses leading the...
Clergy Wellness Corner: Seeking Support
By the Rev. Dr. Mary Boyd | Langley UMC
When I was appointed as pastor of a church in Seattle a few years ago, I was informed...
Clergy Wellness Corner: Avoiding Burnout
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...
What can we do to end gun violence and bring safety to our communities?
By the Rev. Sandy Brown | Photos by Jesse N. Love
The horrific shooting on November 5 at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church brings the gun...