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Des Moines (WA) UMC: P/T Custodian

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Des Moines United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Custodian (20 hours/week) to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing church spaces, setting up rooms for services and events, basic maintenance, building security, and supply management. Candidates should be able to work independently, lift up to 50 lbs, and have prior custodial experience preferred.

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Interested candidates can submit applications via email to office@desmoinesumc.org.

Spokane Area Wildfires

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in Disaster Response.

Responding to the Spokane Area Wildfires

On the afternoon of August 1, 2026, a series of wildfires broke out across the Spokane area, and within days, hundreds of homes and lives were forever changed. The Old Trails Fire, the Autumn Lane Fire, and the Fairview Fire all ignited within hours of each other. First responders mobilized immediately, but a “particularly dangerous situation” alert for red flag conditions on Saturday allowed the fires to grow rapidly to thousands of acres. Crews worked through the night to protect homes and evacuate residents as the fires spread.

Roughly a week later, the Spokane Area Fires have burned a reported 10,436 acres and confirmed 630 damaged structures including residences. While containment continues to increase, the road to recovery for affected families, congregations, and communities is only beginning.

In moments like these, the strength of our connection matters. Your prayers, your presence, and your gifts make it possible for the PNW Conference to walk alongside those who have lost so much, now and in the months and years of rebuilding ahead. 

We invite you to respond with urgency and generosity by supporting the Pacific Northwest Conference Disaster Fund (Advance #352) or the UMCOR Advance #901670. Gifts to these funds help provide immediate assistance to evacuees and survivors, as well as prepare for continued response, including the possible deployment of Early Response Teams as conditions allow.

In addition to your prayers, your gifts are a tangible way to embody our hope, compassion, and love for our neighbors in need. Churches may wish to receive a special offering during worship, or encourage individual and household giving.

You can give online at https://pnwumc.org/wildfireresponse, or make an offline gift through your local church or by mailing a check made payable to the PNW Conference Treasurer, with Conference Advance #352 noted on the memo line, to:

Pacific Northwest Conference Office
c/o Conference Treasurer
P.O. Box 13650
Des Moines, WA 98198

Thank you for being the church—present, responsive, and grounded in Christ’s love—when it matters most.

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UMVIM can help your church do more

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in UMVIM.

Tracy Faulkner, PNW UMVIM Volunteer Coordinator, is available to help congregations of any size engage in mission and outreach — even when time, leadership, or resources feel limited. She can connect churches with existing teams, coordinate joint district projects, identify local needs, train team leaders, and arrange building repair crews.

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First UMC (Seattle, WA) – P/T Communications Coordinator

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in Job Postings, Local Church Classifieds.

First United Methodist Church of Seattle, Washington, is seeking to hire a part-time (15-20 hrs./week), temporary (2-6 months), Communications Coordinator to support the church, being responsible for implementing First Church’s regular internal and external communications and marketing. It is a hybrid position requiring some in-person work.

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Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to jobs@firstchurchseattle.org. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Closing date for application is May 29, 2026.

Bishop Bridgeforth to appoint Rev. Mark Galang as Director of Discipleship and Congregational Transitions 

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in Appointments.

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Mark Galang as Director of Discipleship and Congregational Transitions for the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2026.

Rev. Mark Galang

In this role, Rev. Galang will help organize, develop, and nurture discipleship systems across the connection, equipping local churches and leaders to grow in faithful, intentional, and contextually relevant ways. His work will include accompanying congregations and faith communities as they navigate seasons of transition and change, whether that means shifting from program-sized churches to more familial expressions of ministry, or cultivating new and emerging forms of church within their unique contexts.

Rev. Galang brings a deep commitment to discipleship, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for developing leaders within diverse ministry settings.

He currently serves as District Superintendent of the Puget Sound District, a role he has held for the past eight years, where he has walked closely with clergy, laity and congregations through seasons of growth, transition, and renewal.

We give thanks for his faithful and steady leadership during his tenure as District Superintendent, and for the ways he has strengthened the life of the Church across the district. His experience in both local church leadership and connectional ministry reflects a heart for guiding communities through change while remaining rooted in the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

He will serve as part of the Office of Connectional Ministries, collaborating with conference leaders to resource and support the mission and vision of the Pacific Northwest Conference. He will also serve as a member of the Greater Northwest Area Ministry Cabinet, contributing to the shared discernment and leadership of the Church across the region.

This appointment reflects the Conference’s continued commitment to strengthening discipleship, supporting adaptive leadership, and walking alongside congregations as they respond to the changing  and diverse landscapes of ministry with courage, creativity, and faith.

We look forward to the leadership Rev. Galang will bring and to the ways his gifts will help deepen the life and witness of the Church across the Pacific Northwest.

May God continue to shape us into a faithful and fruitful people, as we walk together in this new season of ministry.

Rev. David Valera
Executive Director of Connectional Ministries
Pacific Northwest Conference

Kathryn Ellen Neary

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in Obituaries.

Rev. Kathy Neary, a United Methodist pastor who served congregations across the Pacific Northwest Conference, passed away on April 17, 2026. A gifted intellectual who brought both scientific rigor and deep faith to her ministry, she most recently served as transitional ministry developer, helping small churches navigate their next step. A Service of Death and Resurrection will be held April 25 at Vancouver First UMC.

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Trinity UMC (Sequim, WA) seeks P/T Director of Music, Director of Missions and Discipleship, and Facilities Manager

Written by Patrick Scriven on . Posted in Job Postings, Local Church Classifieds.

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim, Washington is seeking applicants for three part-time openings on their staff. The open positions are described below; please contact the church with any questions, and apply as directed below.

Director of Music – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim Washington Is seeking candidates for a Director of Music position. Under the direction of the Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Music Director upholds the values and supports the mission statement of Trinity United Methodist Church. In consultation with the Pastor, the Music Director sets the course of the music ministry and works with other music department staff members, volunteer singers and musicians, and the congregation to plan, execute, administer, and evaluate all aspects of the music ministry. The primary purpose of the music ministry of the church is to provide leadership in praising God in worship. The music ministry seeks to fulfill that purpose by encouraging congregational singing, choral, solo and ensemble selections, and the use of various instruments to create opportunities for a variety of kinds of musical expressions.  

Qualified candidates must have experience, skill, and training in music direction and/or performance as well as excellent leadership and administrative skills. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

Director of Missions and Discipleship – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim Washington Is seeking candidates for a Director of Missions and Discipleship position.  The Director helps our church live out the calling to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The person in this role invites people deeper into Christian faith while sending them outward in service and love. The Director serves as a spiritual leader, team builder, and encourager who equips the congregation to grow in discipleship and engage in mission. 

Qualifications include a vibrant and growing Christian faith with a commitment to United Methodist doctrine and practices; experience in church leadership; and strong communication, relational, and organizational skills.  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in ministry, theology, education, or related field is a baseline requirement, along with experience using digital tools and social media for ministry engagement. 

Successful candidates should be spiritually grounded, creative, and relational, with a vision and commitment to both Discipleship and Missions.  Trinity is seeking a team player, able to work with and lead volunteers and relate to the needs of diverse communities. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

Facilities Manager – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church Sequim Washington is seeking a part-time Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and security operations of our church buildings and adjoining grounds. The responsibilities of this position include the performing and direction of routine and emergency repairs including but not limited to light plumbing, electrical work, painting and carpentry. In addition, the candidate will act as the first contact for the security and alarm systems and be able to address safety issues and concerns as they arise. 

Qualifications should include experience in facilities maintenance, familiarity with general building systems, the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and working with and around ladders and the ability to supervise both volunteers and paid professionals. All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to pass a background check. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

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