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By the Rev. Dennis Paschke Tacoma churches endure heat, exhaustion, and emotional strain during mission…but discover purpose and holiness in serving those with greater needs. Last...

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...

Gretchen Brown, the Rev. Katie Ladd, Dr. Cornel West, Sarah Roemer and Janjay Innis gather after West’s visit to The Well at Queen Anne UMC....

Rev. Joe Kim shares a personal reflection on why remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of the Beloved Community still matters. He offered this message by email this week to the people of Bothell United Methodist Church.

Eli Martinez, co-lead pastor for New Harvest Fellowship in Toppenish, WA, sees the upcoming celebration of 120 years of a Methodist presence in the community as an opportunity to renew ministry to a city dealing with fear from recent shootings.

A Path1 training event focusing on the "First 12" was held at the PNW Conference Office and Wesley Homes Terrace. Path1 serves to provide resources...

By the Rev. Mantu Joshi* I wrote this liturgy after the recent tragedy. Please feel free to use this if it is helpful for your community. Liturgy Leader:...

Lauren Thomas (Hopelink), Janet Pope (Compass Housing Alliance), Pastor Kelly Dahlman-Oeth (Ronald UMC), Councilmember Rod Dembowski (King County Council), and Mayor Chris Roberts cut...

Wenatchee First UMC has long supported nearby Columbia Elementary but its collaboration with the PTO and school's principle has benefitted from a renewed focus on face-to-face relationship building. Tracy Faulkner shared with The Wenatchee World that pastors John and Joanne Coleman Campbell helped to prompt this shift which has energized the congregation.

By Pastor Lyn Rush Lyn Rush serves Pinoy Van-Port Ministries in Vancouver, Wash. This new church start serves Filipino Americans and immigrants with a keen...