Don’t Go It Alone!
By the Rev. Rich Lang | Seattle District Superintendent
This week the clergy of our Conference gather in Vancouver for a Bishop's Symposium. On the one hand this...
What the Church could learn from Moana
Meredith Gudger-Raines reflects on the story of Moana, her journey to discover her identity, and the urgent need of the Church to remember its own.
An Embarrassment of Riches, a short intro to Fasting
James Tissot: Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness (Brooklyn Museum)
By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications and Young People’s Ministries
Disclaimer. I’m not the most disciplined person,...
Holy Fire: Awakening the Human Heart
By David Reinholz | Guest Blogger
As Pentecost approaches, I have been doing some thinking about the early church. I wonder what they had that...
Waiting Amidst Brokenness
By the Rev. Cara Scriven | Tacoma District Superintendent
CChristmas is my favorite holiday. I eagerly await the first day when I can play Christmas...
Laughing at Death
By the Rev. Cara Scriven | Tacoma District Superintendent
Early every morning, I sneak out of bed, down into the deep quiet of our home....
Clergy Wellness: Be Still and Be Filled
By Linda Weistaner
I went on my first silent retreat around ten years ago with a group of 15 others. The retreat began with the leaders,...
Devotional: How Long?
“Therefore keep the commandments of the Lord your God, by walking in his ways and by fearing him. For the Lord your God is...
Remember You Are Earth: Simple Resources for Lent
How about changing the line on Ash Wednesday for the Imposition of Ashes to, "Remember that you are earth, and to earth you shall...
Advent Greetings from Bishop Hagiya
As we enter this season of holy births, new beginnings, and the hope of peace, I want to extend my deepest blessing upon you,...
