Church and Society

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day march in Seattle took place on January 16 and began at Garfield High School to the Henry M. Jackson...

First 15 registrants free at familiarization events WASHINGTON, D.C. — Youth group and young-adult leaders are invited to attend a three-day “In Focus” familiarization event...

"There has to be a better way. People shouldn’t be thrown out like garbage because they’re sick and can’t afford to pay for the health care they need." Retired Air Force veteran Kim Lively offers this reflection borne in her volunteering experience with a program hosted at Aberdeen First UMC which serves a homeless population with no where else to go.

United Methodist Global AIDS Fund offers Bible study, worship service for 15th anniversary that lands on Advent Sunday.The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund (UMGAF)...

Peace with Justice Grants By Ann Eachus “Peace with Justice” grants are being offered by The United Methodist Church and The PNW Conference’s Church and Society...

By the Rev. Kay C. Barckley | Photo by Faith Action Network “…in peace and justice Christ brings Shalom. So when we’re living the ways of...

Scenes from a protest at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash. in 2014.   Immigration Call to Action By Pastor Lorellen Nausner | Photos by Jesse...

The arrival of 200 immigrants to the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, extreme enforcement which separates children from parents, and House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement of immigration debate offers us new incentive this month to educate, speak out, and organize on behalf of our neighbors.

By Jesse N. Love | Additional Photos by Karen Yokota Love “Why do we have such a difficult time showing compassion to our neighbors?” This is...

Rev. Terri Stewart anticipated an Advent season where her responsibilities would allow her the opportunity to heal from recent surgery. Instead, she found herself far busier than expected, and grateful for the community that came together to offer Christmas to incarcerated youth.