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About the Pacific Northwest Conference


The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church is called to be a community, diverse and united in God’s saving love, sent out in vital life-giving ministry for and with Jesus Christ. We are one of three Conferences served by the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area and its Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth. Learn more.

Inspiring Stories and News

Trinity UMC offers needed respite care program for Sequim families living with dementia

Twice a week, Tim’s Place in Sequim provides its respite ministry for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Founded by Trinity UMC in 2019, the program offers care, activities, and support through a community-based volunteer model, ensuring essential break time for caregivers. Patrick Scriven shares the story of how the model works and how this ministry got started.

New podcast exploring preaching launched by PNW pastor

Over the summer, Rev. Meredith Gudger Raines, pastor at Marysville United Methodist Church, began pursuing the idea of a podcast that would unravel the mystery of sermon writing. This week, that podcast is launching with three episodes featuring conversations with colleagues about their sermon-writing approach, their congregations, and the communities they hope to nurture and serve.

Vashon UMC hosts U.S. Treasury official as leaders explore ways to ease solar grant process

Earlier this month, Vashon UMC hosted a U.S. Treasury official showing them the church’s recently completed solar + storage project. The visit was part of an effort to improve how tax filings are navigated for churches and nonprofits receiving funding to support clean energy projects.

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P.O. Box 13650
816 S 216th St #2
Des Moines, WA 98198

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Phone: 206.870.6820
Toll Free: 1 800.755.7710
Fax: 206.870.6839

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