Bishop Elaine Stanovsky’s Post-Judicial Council Hearing Remarks
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky shares her prepared remarks for the press conference which followed Judicial Council oral arguments on April 25, 2017 in Newark, NJ. She restates the argument that jurisdictional autonomy in electing bishops is "at the heart of our unity-in-diversity" and confirms that obedient love, not defiance, guides the WJ's decision making.
A letter from Bishop Stanovsky as the Council of Bishops offers its recommendation to...
How very good and pleasant it is
when kindred live together in unity!
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
life forevermore.
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2018
A federal judge in Texas struck down the Indian Child Welfare Act a few short days before many communities, and several states, celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year. This confluence of events prompted some good questions and this reflection from Kristina Gonzalez, Director of Innovation for an Inclusive Church for the Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church.
Lay Ministry Training offers skills and perspective
Article & Photos by Greg Nelson, OR-ID Director of Communications
Forty lay people from across the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area gathered for the first session...
What do Benedictine monks and United Methodist clergy have in common?
By the Rev. Meredith Dodd | Pastor, Bear Creek United Methodist Church
What do Benedictine monks and United Methodist clergy have in common?
At first glance,...
Legislative Summary from The PNWAC Sessions 2015
The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions 2015
Legislative Summary
Prepared by the Rev. Shirley DeLarme
Much of our action was to make our preferences known to General...
Finding God, Finding Self
Sue Magrath describes the impact the Academy for Spiritual Formation made upon her when she began attending in 2005. She also shares that an opportunity to experience the program is coming to the Northwest this July.
Love Thy Neighbor, Asset Based Community Development workshop in Seattle April 26
It’s a critical time for The United Methodist Church in today’s challenging world, but leaders in the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area believe churches can...
What makes a church a Church?
Size matters less than having a clear, faith-grounded, purpose according to Rev. Kathy Neary, Transitional Ministry Developer for the PNW Conference. Neary shares what she is seeing as she visits local churches around the conference.
Save the date – Mission u is July 13-16, 2018
Mission u: What about our money?
By the Rev. Neal Christie | Photos by Jesse N. Love
What are a few topics were you taught to avoid...
