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

PNW Conference receives $275K UMCOR grant for wildfire recovery

Wesley UMC of Yakima’s enduring vision for God’s creation

Bishop Bridgeforth announces appointments to joint Inland/Seven Rivers District Superintendency Team for 2026
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint Rev. Geoff Helton, Rev. Cody Natland, and Rev. Hubert Rigor to a superintendency team overseeing the Inland and Seven Rivers District beginning July 1, 2026. Rev. Daniel Miranda will continue to serve as Inland and Seven Rivers District Superintendent through the next appointment year before ending his tenure in the role.
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P.O. Box 13650
816 S 216th St #2
Des Moines, WA 98198
Click Here for a Staff Directory.
Phone: 206.870.6820
Toll Free: 1 800.755.7710
Fax: 206.870.6839
Latest Stories
- UMCOR awards $275,000 grant to support long-term wildfire recovery in Spokane Region
- Resistance can be an act of grace
- The Greater Northwest Area welcomes new IDI Administrators
- When the pulpit gets it wrong: A pastor models how to make it right
- PNW Commission on Ethnic Ministries hosts virtual seminar on AI in ministry, recommends AI ethics council