Help Heal the World: Christmas Giving & Alternative Gifts
By Marilyn S. Reid | Photos by GBGM, et. al.
The world is in need of healing. People in our own neighborhoods and community (and...
Coming Together for Saipan
Over the last year, 18 volunteers from the PNW Conference contributed 1,650 hours of volunteer labor, helping to rebuild homes in Saipan after a devastating typhoon left thousands homeless. Kathy Bryson offers this report as work has been cut short due to the emergence of the Coronavirus.
Help restore the lights and heat for a family!
Experienced, volunteer electricians are currently needed for the Rebuild: Up from the Ashes home-building effort in Okanogan County. "Your experience counts – you need not be a licensed electrician," according to Wildfires UMVIM Coordinator Rosalee Mohney. Mid-November is the anticipated period so as much work as possible can be completed before winter arrives.
Early Response Teams are Getting Ready – Join Us!
By Kathy Bryson
I just received a news article predicting that the upcoming hurricane season will again be busy. The forecast made me reflect on...
Hundreds of Volunteers Return to Repair and Rebuild Homes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The first teams of skilled volunteers arrived in Alaska earlier this week to continue rebuilding efforts in four Interior communities affected...
Give Hope and Help Us Rebuild!
By Rosalee Mohney | Seattle District Co-Lay Leader
As you are aware, December is a month where people respond most generously when asked to give...
Up from the Ashes: Funding achieved for the FINAL phase of recovery
By Gerri Harvill, Stan Norman, and Jim Truitt
Photos by PNW UMVIM, et. al.
"Thanks to generous donations and strong partnerships, funding for the final phase...
2017 Conference offers two ways to help UMCOR
By Ronda Cordill
Way 1. Bringing Kits to Annual Conference
Beginning on Wednesday, June 14 there will be a donation station in front of the Red...
Go to Camp and Earn a Badge – ERT Style!
Be prepared to serve the next time disaster strikes by attending the Spring Early Response Team training at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center May 10-11! While you are doing so, be prepared to experience the beauty and hospitality of this amazing Central Washington retreat center.
Registration deadline for ERT Training in Kennewick, EXTENDED!
By Kathy Bryson with Jesse N. Love
Friends, REGISTER NOW for ERT Training in Kennewick! The deadline to register has been extended to Monday, October...


















