Trinity United Methodist Church, a welcoming, inclusive, and justice-seeking faith community in Seattle, Washington, is looking to hire a half-time Youth Ministry Coordinator.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and progressive Christian with a passion for working with kids. They will develop and lead engaging, age-appropriate ministries that support the spiritual formation of children (birth through 5th grade), youth (6th grade and beyond) and their families. This position emphasizes inclusion, creativity, and partnership with the children’s guardians, and the broader church community. This is a 20 hour per week position that includes evening and weekend responsibilities, and will be paid $30 per hour.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the church’s Office Manager at office@tumseattle.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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.
Interested candidates can submit applications via email to office@desmoinesumc.org.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
