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What we would do if we took discipleship seriously, Part 4

Rev. Kathy Neary and Patrick Scriven continue their conversation about the hard, hopeful work of centering discipleship. What would it take for Methodist “hubs” to fund formation, redeploy people, and practice honest sacrifice around property, schedules, and identity? They discuss a livable rule of life, and end with a question about our essential witness as United Methodists.

Highline UMC among cold weather shelters serving as wintry mix hits Seattle area

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The offering that preached back

In a reflection, Pastor Scott Rosekrans shares that a man experiencing homelessness quietly placed coins into the offering during a recent worship service, echoing Jesus’ words about the widow’s mite—giving not from abundance, but from need. He writes that in that simple act, compassion, faith, and generosity met, reminding us that grace often comes from unexpected places.

Offering love in the face of fear

After a chance encounter in a Vancouver mobile home park, Linda stepped in to help a mother whose husband had been arrested by ICE. What followed was a growing circle of neighbors offering rides, care, and friendship, forming a village of trust, healing, and unexpected family amid fear, uncertainty, and hope.

St. Peter’s UMC completes property sale for affordable housing in Bellevue

After three years of prayerful discernment and planning, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church has completed the sale of its Bellevue property to Imagine Housing. The site will become approximately 100 affordable apartment homes, reflecting the congregation’s commitment to housing stability, community well-being, and faithful stewardship amid its recent merger forming Hope United Methodist Church.
Disaster Preparedness & Response

Staying nimble: How PNW Churches store and share disaster relief kits

As UMCOR prepares to close the Sager Brown Depot in 2027 and shift to a distributed relief-kit model, the Pacific Northwest Conference recognizes the moment. After a key Western depot closed in 2020, PNW leaders built a network of church-based supply hubs—keeping kits local, mobilizing volunteers, and staying nimble when disasters strike.
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Souper Bowl Food Drive Challenge unites churches in generosity and service

Friendly rivalry met faithful generosity during this year’s Souper Bowl Food Drive Challenge. While the Pacific Northwest Conference led in food collection and New England topped financial giving, churches in both conferences united communities, inspired creativity, and delivered vital support to local food banks and church-based ministries—turning game-day spirit into meaningful impact.
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Faith-driven protesters march against immigration injustice

When a pastor and three college students from Bellingham made the journey to Washington, D.C., they joined over 2,000 United Methodists from across the country marching for immigration justice. Together they filled three city blocks, proving that for people of faith, the call to love their neighbors doesn't stop at the church door. Malia Fraser, who attended with a group from Garden Street UMC, has the story.
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Creation Care

Caring for God’s creation: 17 EarthKeepers commissioned across the Greater Northwest

Recently commissioned Global Ministries EarthKeepers completed training in environmental stewardship and faithful action. This cohort included EarthKeepers from both the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences, who are now developing community-based creation care projects. A recording of the commissioning service is now available for congregations and individuals to watch.
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Faith-driven protesters march against immigration injustice

When a pastor and three college students from Bellingham made the journey to Washington, D.C., they joined over 2,000 United Methodists from across the country marching for immigration justice. Together they filled three city blocks, proving that for people of faith, the call to love their neighbors doesn't stop at the church door. Malia Fraser, who attended with a group from Garden Street UMC, has the story.
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