When the Methodists took on the Hop King
By Patrick Scriven
In a drama that played itself out in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1895, conflicting values of late 19th century Methodism – namely...
Cindy Haverkamp joins PNW staff as Communications Associate, Creation Care connector
The PNW Conference Office of Connectional Ministries is pleased to welcome Cindy Haverkamp as its new Communications Associate. In this part-time position, she will assist in telling the story of The United Methodist Church in the PNW and across its global connection.
Are you longing to be revived?
"Are you longing to be revived? To have your faith renewed? To see your neighborhood awakened to new possibilities?"
'Ordinary Revivals' across the Greater NW Area, like one planned in Portland June 29-30, hope to connect people in churches with the movement of God’s re-creation in the communities that surround them.
Bishops clarify statement on Commission on a Way Forward recommendation
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Â The Council of Bishops is issuing the following statement, written by the bishops who served on the Commission on a Way...
Greater NW Area leaders express disappointment over failure to ratify amendments expressing gender equality,...
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky and the district superintendents and staff of the Greater Northwest Area offer words of comfort and conviction in a video recorded after disheartening news of failed constitutional amendments concerning gender equality.
A letter from Bishop Stanovsky as the Council of Bishops offers its recommendation to...
How very good and pleasant it is
 when kindred live together in unity!
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
 life forevermore.
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Listening and learning around the tables at Edmonds UMC
Last weekend, nearly 200 people packed into the fellowship hall at the United Methodist Church in Edmonds, Washington for the third Table Talks conversation...
Shall we choose a wide path or a narrow one?
Greater Northwest Area Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky shares her thoughts, hopes and prayers as the Council of Bishops continues to discern the future of the church.
Finding a Way Forward Together in Spokane
Last Saturday’s Table Talk conversation at Spokane Valley UMC was the largest so far with 166 United Methodists coming together to discuss differing understandings of human sexuality and the Way Forward for the Church. Rosalee Mohney and the Revs. Alissa Bertsch, Geoff Helton, and Paul Graves answer some questions about the event.
Rev. Kathy Neary to serve as Transitional Ministry Developer for Pacific Northwest Conference
Bishop Elaine J.W. Stanovsky intends to appoint the Rev. Kathy Neary to serve as Transitional Ministry Developer for the Pacific Northwest Conference, beginning July 1, 2018....
