General Conference

A letter was sent earlier this month to ministerial candidates in the PNW Conference in response to the harmful actions of General Conference 2019. In reassurance, it offers "that the actions of General Conference do not and will not change our statement or our current practice..."

Amory Peck addresses the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Florida at part of the Laity Address. Photo by PNW Director of Connectional Minsitries, Rev....

By Sue Magrath May 14, 2016 | Portland, Oregon I sit in the prayer room, steeped in the holy silence. I am a spiritual director, available...

By Kathy L. Gilbert May 2, 2016 | UMNS Fifteen United Methodist clergy and clergy candidates took a leap of faith together and came out as...

By Anne Marie Gerhardt May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS) Pope Francis has been inspiring Bishop Sally Dyck. No, she isn’t converting to Catholicism, but...

By Rev. David Nieda May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon Going into the second week of my first General Conference, I have several observations, from the first...

PNW Editor's Note: As you read about this need, please also consider the opportunity to serve as a part of the our efforts to offer...

By Kristina Gonzalez May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon I am a General Conference junky. I admit it. This is my fifth General Conference. I attended...

While many United Methodists long for the Church of tomorrow, are we ready for it? Patrick Scriven wrestles with this question.

NASHVILLE: United Methodist Communications will be hosting a time of preparation for the 2016 General Conference of The United Methodist Church at the Pre-General Conference Briefing on...