Voices

By Rev. Mary K. (Sellon) Huycke | PNW Clergy Delegate to #UMCGC  I came home from a retirement party last night to find that the shower...

In light of the recent 2019 Special Session of General Conference, the Pacific Northwest Camping Board of Stewards would like to clearly state that...

By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst May 14, 2016 | Portland, Oregon A word on Rule 6. I am not sure whether I find it refreshing or horrifying that we...

When United Methodists gather in St. Louis next month, Rev. Paul Graves is expecting something akin to a "wresting match". According to Graves, the story of Jacob could provide some helpful insights to delegates and observers of the General Conference.

By Sue Magrath May 14, 2016 | Portland, Oregon I sit in the prayer room, steeped in the holy silence. I am a spiritual director, available...

This week, pastors across the United Methodist connection are preparing for their weekly Sunday worship services just as they do each week—except this Sunday...

Commentary by Rev. Kathy Neary Far from the Mind of Christ “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 Here’s my...

A word from Nancy Tam Davis I’m in a prayerful frame of mind as I let the images and words from last week’s special session...

United Methodism is wading through a liminal moment according to PNW Director of Communications Patrick Scriven. "The uncertainty of liminal moments can be paralyzing," he writes, but we don't need to wait to do God's work here and now.

In his latest commentary, Older Adult Ministries chair Rev. Paul Graves wrestles with questions and feelings stemming from General Conference 2019. "So what do we do now?" Graves writes. "One fundamental task our whole church might undertake is to humbly admit we revel in taking sides."