Press Release

"As reported, President Trump’s words are not only offensive and harmful, they are racist." Council of Bishops President Bruce Ough offers a strongly worded rebuke of President Donald J. Trump's language during negotiations with congressional leaders over immigration. He shares the Council of Bishops call to all United Methodists "to condemn this characterization and further call for President Trump to apologize."

The new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and care center at Wesley Homes Lea Hill in Auburn has received its Skilled Nursing Home Licensure to operate in...

The failure of two constitutional amendments related to the rights of girls, women, and other vulnerable groups prompted the active and retired United Methodist female bishops to pen this pastoral letter to the church. The letter was affirmed by the entire council. "We see you. We weep with you. We seek your healing. We work for the healing of our church. We strive for a church and world that honors every person as a beloved child of God, made in the image of our Creator."

For a second academic year, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is helping candidates for United Methodist ministry cover their full seminary tuition. MTSO has...

Global Ministries will commission 67 new EarthKeepers from 23 conferences in an online service on November 19, 2019 at 8pm ET at www.umcmission.org/live. Among those being commissioned is Barb Maynes, a lay member of First UMC in Port Angeles, WA.

Messy Church USA in cooperation with Cheney United Methodist Church is offering a regional Conference event on October 5 sharing the best practices to use in starting your own Messy Church.

The Council of Bishops is urging all United Methodists to join with other Christians throughout the world to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins tomorrow, January 18, 2018.

Are you a United Methodist college student in the Pacific Northwest Conference? If so, the Pacific Northwest Conference has a new scholarship program available for students who are pursuing a...

Fossil Free UMC commends the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits’ decision to screen coal from its investments. “Creating a coal investment screen is more...

The Pacific Northwest Annual (regional) Conference of The United Methodist Church will take time out of its annual gathering to remember those killed and...