Ethnic Ministries

A well-publicized incident at a Starbucks in Philadephia left the Seattle-based business reassessing its policies and considering the impact of unconscious bias on the hospitality it offers. Kristina Gonzalez reflects on the company's response, including a company-wide closure and training this week, and considers what we might learn from it.

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...

Jamaa Letu Orphanages Fullness of Hope By Barbara Dadd Shaffer Jamaa Letu Orphanages are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These places receive PNW Conference...

By Nica Sy with Jesse N. Love Christmas Institute PNW 2017 When: December 26-30 Where: The Firs (Bellingham, Wash.) Registration: See payment information More Info: ci-pnw.org • bit.ly/fb-cipnw “In a world...

By Barbara Dadd Shaffer | Photos by Jamaa Letu Orphanages Rosine Maruv Kayombo will now serve as the new director at the girls’ Jamaa Letu...

Leadership from CI 2015 gather during Banquet Night. Learn more about this year's CI at ci-pnw.org! By Anthony Sy with Denise Belista | Photos by Jesse...

For more awesome food photos check out Blaine Memorial UMC on Facebook! Annual Bazaar attracts local community with Japanese food for the soul By the Rev....

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...

By the Rev. Lyda Pierce The General Board of Church and Society is encouraging all United Methodists to contact their senators and congressional representatives urging...

The Leadership Team of Christmas Institute gather at Seattle: Beacon UMC for training in preparation for their annual retreat happening on December 26-30, 2014....