Sue Magrath shares some words of encouragement for clergy who have been challenged with 18+ months of leadership responsibility in a pandemic. She shares an article recommended by the PNW Formation Committee and a reminder about a helping professionals resource listing those in mental health, spiritual direction and coaching.

As much of the US begins to see new coronavirus cases decline, people are starting to look ahead toward the holidays and the uncertainties of winter. Patrick Scriven provides this survey of what experts are suggesting at this stage of the pandemic.

In partnership with the Mountain Sky Conference, Lay Servant Ministries leaders from the Greater Northwest Area are inviting anyone interested to register for this new, five-week course, "Leading in Prayer" beginning Oct. 19. But hurry, the deadline to register is Oct. 12.

A recent conference offered by the Center for Action and Contemplation provided a framework for the Rev. Kathy Neary to think about the climate emergency that we are facing. In her post, she shares seven "themes" on the topic and her thoughts on how The UMC should refocus.

In his latest post, Rev. Paul Graves describes “shame” and “blame” as cruel games which do not reflect well the biblical approach of seeking transformation. He writes, "They’re destructive efforts to avoid, deflect and project our own deniable struggles as humans onto others who struggle as much, or more, than we do."