Orting celebrates the successful opening of Recovery Cafe
By Patrick Scriven
Hit hard by the opioid crisis, the city of Orting was looking for answers. The Rev. Dennis Paschke and Orting United Methodist...
Faith Action Network’s Annual Dinner celebrates Ripples of Change
By Patrick Scriven
Last night, people from a variety of faith traditions came out in support of Faith Action Network (FAN) for their annual dinner...
Ebony Bishops’ Statement to the Council of Bishops and the People Called United Methodists...
Adopted by Council of Bishops on November 6, 2018
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
           because he has anointed me
    ...
Statement from the Council of Bishops regarding the Judicial Council Decision
In service to the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference, the Council of Bishops asked for a declaratory decision of...
United Methodist Women celebrate 150 years in the PNW, look toward future action
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.
Hurricane Michael: Ways you can help today
By Patrick Scriven
With sustained wind speeds just shy of a Category 5 hurricane, Michael is said to be the strongest to make landfall in...
Global Young People Adopt Unity Statement Declaring Love for Church
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 26, 2018 /Discipleship Ministries/ – United Methodist youth and young adults attending the Global Young People’s Convocation (GYPC) adopted a Statement of Unity declaring...
Praying with those who find themselves “Leading While Female”
We Pray With Her, a book of devotionals and prayers meant to offer support to women in leadership, was released earlier this month by Abingdon Press. It includes contributions from two Greater Northwest Area clergywomen, Revs. Karen Puckett Hernandez and Elizabeth Ingram Schindler.
First UMC of Tacoma offers support, hospitality, to striking teachers
Starting September 6th, First United Methodist Church of Tacoma (FUMCOT) has been offering hospitality to educators on strike in the Tacoma School District. Over the first three days of the strike, the church hosted over 2,000 teachers and educators.
Project Transformation fills the gap when school doesn’t start
Project Transformation: Pacific Northwest, an educational ministry of The United Methodist Church, has stepped in to provide food, fun and fellowship during teacher contract negotiations in Clark County, Washington.
