United Methodists Bring Faith and Advocacy to Olympia and Beyond
(Cover) Interfaith leaders met with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to discuss a variety of legislative concerns. (Above) United Methodist clergy distributed ashes during Ash...
The Climate Vigil at General Conference
By Jesse Love
May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore.
The General Conference Climate Vigil sent a powerful message to delegates and guests: now is the time for...
Are Smoky Summers the “New Norm”?
As wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the Pacific Northwest, Cindy Haverkamp checks in with churches in the PNW's hardest-hit district to discover how they are ministering to their congregations in what may be a new "normal".
I am headed for Standing Rock #WaterIsLife
By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst | Pastor, Camas United Methodist Church
I am headed for Standing Rock.
Over the last number of weeks I have read the...
Hottest Year Calls for Renewed Holy Dissatisfaction
Yakima: Wesley UMC dedicates its solar panels in honor of Earth Day in 2016. A representative from Pacific Power addresses the audience with Sara...
PNW Creation Care: Just Juice!
(Left) Fresh, locally-grown, organic Concord grapes will soon be pressed into juice by youth from Puyallup UMC. (Right) The Rev. Jenny Phillips talks...
Statement on President Trump’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
The World Methodist Council (WMC) and its member churches acknowledge the foundational role that the Holy City of Jerusalem has played in the history...
Nurturing Elders: Older Adults lead the way in recycling!
By The Rev. Elmer Bigham | Photos by Pastor Scott Klepach, Jr.
Elmer Bigham is the driving force behind a very significant community ministry of...
Climate Vigil Lanterns!
We need volunteers to help at the General Conference Climate Vigil! If you can come to Portland to volunteer for the Vigil or for our...
All Earth is Waiting: Creation Care Advent Resources
By Cindy Haverkamp
With just a day or two left in November, Advent is almost upon us! Please consider including a prayer or song in...
