Greater NW Ministry Interns: “God is doing a new thing…”
In September, 3 young adults began 9 months of discernment and service as ministry interns in different churches across the Greater Northwest Area. Over the...
May 16 wrap-up: Week Two begins with elections, celebrations, protests
By Joey Butler
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Before tackling the pile of petitions before them, delegates to General Conference 2016 voted to fill...
Watching for the Light at COP21
The mornings are so very dark these days, and my sunlight lamp is no substitute for the actual sun. Still, I kind of like...
30 pastors plan to perform same-sex union
The Rev. Frank Schaefer faces a church trial on Nov. 18 for officiating at the 2007 same-sex wedding of his son. He is pastor...
Council of Bishops invites applications for three ecumenical programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is inviting applications for the following three programs:
Grant application for the...
GC2016 rejects divestment on fossil fuels
By Sam Hodges
May 20, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
After prolonged, impassioned debate, General Conference 2016 chose not to add a fossil fuels investment screen...
Interpreting a Silent Bible
Edmonds, Washington – What would it be like to live in a silent world? Wind would play in the trees, but the rustle of...
Imagine No Malaria encourages churches to #BringChange to celebrate World Malaria Day
Nashville, Tenn.: Across the nation, United Methodists are gearing up to #BringChange to celebrate World Malaria Day on April 25 by hosting various events, such...
PNW United Methodists follow students lead in gun control marches
United Methodists across the PNW Conference participated in March For Our Lives rallies last weekend. We take a look at some of the different ways they have been listening, supporting and taking action alongside the young leaders of this movement.
NEWS: ‘With One Voice’ Interfaith Clergy Advocate Reasonable Gun Laws
The Reverend Sanford 'Sandy' Brown, Senior Pastor at Seattle First United Methodist Church speaks during the 'With One Voice' press conference. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
Seattle...
