I am not a divider, am I?
In 1991, Roxy and Michelle started to attend Ashland United Methodist Church. In this powerful look back, the church's current pastor, Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, shares the tragic story of what followed, and how love responded.
PNW UMVIM: Preparing for storms in Washington & Oregon
Courtesy of WSDOT:
"Rain will become heavy at times today across Western Washington in advance of a strengthening low pressure system approaching the region. Steady...
Statement by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon on the tragic murders on Portland’s MAX
Our hearts are broken by the tragic murder of two selfless individuals who lost their lives on May 26 as they courageously stood up...
Rev. Emma Donohew to Parkrose United Methodist Church
Bishop Grant Hagiya announces his intention to appoint the Rev. Emma Donohew as the Pastor of Parkrose United Methodist Church, Portland, OR, effective July...
GNW Methodist Early Response Teams join in NC flood relief efforts
A few UMVIM Early Response Team members from Washington and Oregon visited North Carolina to help the clean-up of flood-damaged homes from November 9 to...
What moments in our lives remind us of our promise to serve?
By The Rev. Dr. Carmen Manalac-Scheuerman
Commissioned as Global Missionary of the UMC
Praise the Lord!
After almost three years, returning with my family to Philippines serving...
Greater NW Table Talks bring curiosity, hope to human sexuality discussion
Last weekend the first Table Talks were held in three locations across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the work of the Commission on a Way Forward were largely appreciated, and well attended, according to reporting by Kristen Caldwell. More events are planned throughout the coming months.
Crossing Boundaries — Partnerships in Mission
The Oregon-Idaho Conference's Global Mission Team is hosting three celebrations of the bicentennial of Methodist global ministry this Fall. PNW United Methodists are invited to attend the events, which also double as trainings, planned for Roseburg (10/5), Tigard (10/12), and Boise (10/26).
Is Your Church Weird Enough to Survive?
By Rev. Lowell Greathouse, Mission and Ministry Coordinator for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference
Recently I attended a book party for Paul Nixon and Beth Ann...
Have No Fear! The Green Shirts Are Here!
Five Early Response Teams from across the Western Jurisdiction join up to help North Carolina residents recover from Hurricane Florence.
