#UMCGC Reflection: Something’s missing…
By Joan Holms
May 11, 2016 | Seattle, Washington
I needed to return to Seattle on Tuesday, the opening day of General Conference. I had attended...
Rev. Craig Parrish’s thoughts on Final Morning of #GC2012
Gail Grossman, Rev. Craig Parrish and Bishop Bob Hoshibata stand along the edges of the plenary space with those protesting the church's stance on...
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on #gc2012 – Day 2
Amory Peck addresses the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Florida at part of the Laity Address. Photo by PNW Director of Connectional Minsitries, Rev....
#UMCGC Reflection: A Code of ‘Spirit’
By Megan Kilpatrick
May 17, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
I have had the privilege of observing the Church and Society 2 Committee during General Conference. The...
#UMCGC extends “one small step of sacramental rights” to deacons
Today, delegates approved Petition 60489 which says, "ffering the means of grace to the world, the resident bishop of an annual conference in which the...
Holy Conversation
This article, written by Amory Peck, originally appeared in Channels Newsletter.
My intent was to write a review of a recent church-related trip. It was two-and-a-half...
#UMCGC Reflection: The Holy Spirit is not “incompatible” with #UMCGC
By Rev. David Nieda
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
Going into the second week of my first General Conference, I have several observations, from the first...
Rev. Craig Parrish’s Thoughts – Day 7
The Rev. Craig Parrish speaks to the morning meeting of the Western Jurisdiction. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
It has been awhile since I took the...
Living Fully with Risk and Responsibility
By Rev. Mary K. (Sellon) Huycke
I’m not a rule breaker. I’m not someone at the forefront of marches or instigating movements. As a leadership coach,...
PNW delegates share their hopes for General Conference 2016
Marie Kuch-Stanovsky, Joan Holms, Megan Ernst Kilpatrick, Dave Reinholz, Amanda Tobey, the Rev. David Nieda, Austin Adkinson, Kay C. Barckley, the Rev. Monica Corsaro,...
