In commentary inspired by the free-flowing lies of the political season, Rev. Paul Graves argues that we need to take lying, or bearing false witness, seriously, writing, "The ninth commandment ... calls us to remember we are more. It condemns false, harmful speech as an act of injustice against God and one’s neighbors."

With disaffiliations significantly impacting budgets, United Methodist boards like GBGM and GBHEM have been working to adapt their ministry to new realities. Rev. Andy Bartel, lead pastor at St. John UMC in Anchorage, AK, and a new director for GBGM, offers his reflections on their meeting last week and encouragement to local churches to ensure strong funding through the six Special Sunday offerings supported by the denomination.

Wenatchee First UMC rallied quickly to collect over 100 pounds of hygiene supplies in just a few days after learning that members were traveling to a region hard hit by Hurricane Helene. Through UMCOR, all United Methodists have a great way to respond to the needs of those impacted by recent hurricanes.

by Rev. Drew Hogan “I hope that in the future,...

PNW Camp and Retreat Ministries and the Camping Board of Stewards are excited to announce Tyler Rauhauser's hiring as the new director of Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center in Rathdrum, Idaho. Rauhauser and his wife Kathryn come to the Pacific Northwest and Twinlow Camp from the Susquehanna Conference in Pennsylvania. He will begin as Twinlow Director on November 1st.