In an editorial, Patrick Scriven considers the importance of storytelling for interpreting the world we encounter. Exploring the recent attack of a 65-year old Filipina American in NYC, he finds inspiration for better questions for White allies in the Gospel writers presentation of failed disciples.
The General Board of Global Ministries is inviting local churches to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) with resources – including a sermon, scripture reading and litany – that can be used on a Sunday of your choosing during the month of April. The Rev. Jenny Phillips, an ordained elder from the PNW Conference, is the preacher.
Churches across the United States will be able to help refugees and migrants living in their local communities thanks to a new grant program from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Learn more and apply today!
In this month's post, Rev. Paul Graves considers how the act of gratitude can lose its impact when it is reduced to being a transactional act. Set free from social expectations, it can be transformational.
United Methodist Committee on Relief awards new $1.1 million relief grant to Church World Service program helping asylum seekers find a pathway to safety, supporting efforts to rebuild a humane immigration system in the U.S.
In the last year, disaster response coordinators from the Greater Northwest Area have had to call on the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for a wide range of support after devastating floods, then wildfires ravaged communities across conference boundaries – on top of a global pandemic.
Did you know The United Methodist Church has a nationwide Disability Ministries Committee? Learn more about their resources as March is DisAbility Awareness month
In the last year, disaster response coordinators from the Greater Northwest Area have had to call on the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for a wide range of support after devastating floods, then wildfires ravaged communities across conference boundaries – on top of a global pandemic.
In an editorial, Patrick Scriven considers the importance of storytelling for interpreting the world we encounter. Exploring the recent attack of a 65-year old Filipina American in NYC, he finds inspiration for better questions for White allies in the Gospel writers presentation of failed disciples.
One of the ways United Methodists are already responding to wildfire survivors in Washington State is by building and distributing ash sifters. Patrick Scriven shares this look at the project, its origins, and the principles of truly helpful disaster response.