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Last weekend, United Methodist Women from across the PNW Conference gathered at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate 150 years of ministry, and to set a course grounded in justice and mercy for the future. Gary Carter and Ginny Sorenson provide the story, with additional photos from Sara Culp.

By Kellen Head-Corliss | Ministry Intern serving at Bear Creek United Methodist Church I should start with a thank you to the conference and those who designed...

Mosaic of John Wesley found in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, California. Photo by Patrick Scriven. By Patrick Scriven The Western...

By Linda Bloom | Oct. 27, 2014 | MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UMNS) When is language about The United Methodist Church’s positions on issues of sexuality considered “aspirational”...

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Episcopacy, the Western Jurisdiction has assigned Bishop Elaine Stanovsky to Greater Northwest area for the 2016-2020 quadrennium. Elected...

Coupeville United Methodist, the first church organized north of Olympia in the Washington Territory, will celebrate its 165th year of ministry on April 22. As part of its Sunday worship service (11am), its History Committee will offer a presentation of the Coupeville church from its beginnings in the 1850s. The public is invited to participate.

Revs. Sandy Brown, Brad Laurvick, and Emma Donohew share words of congratulations after two different victories. Photo by Patrick Scriven. By Patrick Scriven | Director...

By Betty Backstrom May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS) Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey reminded those attending General Conference 2016 that all are called to “bear...

UPDATES with Rule 44 still a question By Heather Hahn May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS) Whether General Conference delegates adopt a new way of dealing...

By Jesse N. Love with Jonathan Assink Outgoing Conference Lay Leader Amory Peck welcomed laypersons to the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference during the pre-conference Laity...