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...
I am headed for Standing Rock #WaterIsLife
By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst | Pastor, Camas United Methodist Church
I am headed for Standing Rock.
Over the last number of weeks I have read the...
Nurturing Elders: BOOMERSTOCK 2016!
By the Rev. Paul Graves
As I sat in one of the presentations about Boomers at Boomerstock, this famous refrain came to my mind: “Freedom’s...
Jamaa Letu Orphanages: Back to School!
By Barbara Dadd Shaffer
Support our 21 university students!
University classes are beginning in the Congo and 21 students from the Jamaa Letu Orphanages are enrolling....
Global Mission Fellows: Is there a reason to sing?
Global Mission Fellows Amanda Chng and Yvonne Agduyeng are given Bibles by a leader of Ruferkirche in Germany.
By Yvonne Agduyeng
I need a reason to...
Ocean Park: Celebrating the Precious “Gems” of Camping Ministry
By Brandon Scheer | Photos by Ocean Park, Pam Murphy, et. al.
This year has brought many reasons to celebrate for campers, supporters, friends, and...
Multiplying Ministries Pilot Program Launches
The Revs. William Gibson, Brad Beeman, Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, the Revs. DJ del Rosario and Molly Fraser were some of the clergy in attendance for...
Mission u: What are the connections?
Scenes from Mission u. If you are interested in attending, contact revkeithjoan@hotmail.com.
By Joan Hackett
Mission u, an annual mission event at Central Washington University, welcomed many...
I refuse…
By the Rev. Jenny Smith | Pastor, Marysville UMC
I recently sat down with a spiritual director for a very helpful conversation on my own...
Nurturing Elders: What do we do with our FEAR?
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By the Rev. Paul Graves
On November 8, we all have a chance to vote...
