The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Western Jurisdiction Archives & History Conference
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-11 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
With a warm aloha, greetings from the Western Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History! We would like to invite you to join us for an exciting convocation, hosted by the Hawaii District & the Cal-Pac Annual Conference, September 8-11, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It’s been over 20 years since the gathering was held in Hawaii.
Our theme is Stories in Hawaiian Methodism. This event is designed to highlight the cultural diversity of Hawaii,
Methodist involvement in the overthrow of the nation of Hawaii by the U.S. government, and the work of the Cal-Pac Conference Acts of Repentance Committee. A recent resolution was submitted at the last General Conference.
We have some exciting field trips planned: the Plantation Village in Waipahu and the Susannah Wesley Community Center in Kalihi. We will also learn about historic ethnic congregations in the Hawaii District. One evening we will honor Christ UMC as a UMC Historical Site and on another we’ll visit First UMC Honolulu, the lightning rod of historic Methodism in Honolulu. Our time together also promises to have opportunities for fellowship and to connect with one another across our Jurisdiction.
Here is how you can register:
Go to this link: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/WesternJurisdictionEventRegistration

The registration fee is $195. Registration includes:

three lunches and dinners (breakfasts on your own) o daily snacks o transportation to/from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport upon request. o transportation to/from the field trip sites from the hotel o entrance fees for field trips

Hotel accommodations are at the Ala Moana Hotel. You will need to register separately.

Click on the link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51229731
Rates are $179 – $249 a night depending on the room size.
The group rates apply also three days prior to the event and three days after the event.
The deadline to register for the group rate is August 10. After that date, the room rates increase.

If you can’t attend in person, you may join virtually for the session, but not field trips. The fee is $25.

Event Registration Deadline for in-person or virtual is August 30, 2026.
If you need assistance with registration, please email Rev. Pam Osborne at revposbome@gmail.com or have any other questions about the schedule, contact Rev. Bob Isip at bobisip@gmail.com

We hope that each Annual Conference in our Western Jurisdiction can send one or two representatives. Please publicize this event at your Annual Conference Sessions and/or at district gatherings.
Come and enjoy the flavors of Oahu and make a vacation of it!
Rev. Kelly Murdock-Billy
President, WJ Commission on Archives & History
Cal-Pac Conference
Rev. Bob Isip
Chairperson, Commission on Archives & History

Archives and History Meetups
2026-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
Preserving the Stories of Our Faith for Generations to Come

Every photo, ledger, and letter in our local churches tells a story of faith in action. But how do we ensure these precious memories are preserved for those who follow us?

The PNW Conference Archives and History Committee warmly invites you to our quarterly virtual meetups. Whether you have spent years caring for your church’s records or are just beginning to organize your congregation’s “memory closet,” your perspective is invaluable. We gather to share practical advice, compare notes, and support one another in this sacred work of keeping our history alive.

We are offering the following Meetups on Zoom in June and September.

Tuesday, June 16 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM -Topic: Guidelines for Local Church Archives
Tuesday, September 22 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM -Topic: Archiving Digital Records

Please join us for one or both. We look forward to gathering with you and honoring the legacy of our conference together.

Register here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/PNWArchivesandHistoryMeetup

Indigenous People's Day
2026-10-12
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Indigenous People’s Day holiday.

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas Day
2026-12-25
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Christmas holiday.
