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.
Creation Care Enhances UMCOR Ministries through Awareness and Collaboration
By Cindy Haverkamp, PNWUMC Creation Care Connector
In 2018, natural disasters caused $160 billion in damage and claimed 10,400 lives. Climate models for the future...
Where to send kits, disaster response training events
UMCOR Relief Kits: A Message for PNW Churches
By Jim Truitt
Please be advised:
Currently, no one in the PNW Conference is responsible for collecting UMCOR Kits...
We are compassionate people with a passion for action!
By Rosalee Mohney | Photos by Jesse N. Love
“I’m doing volunteer work because I wasn’t able to say ‘no.’ I’m called to do certain things...
Returning Home
A year after a freak tornado devastated their home, Beth and John Mueller gathered with members of Colby UMC in their rebuilt home receiving a blessing from their pastor Sheila Miranda.
“United Methodists have a fantastic way of showing their faith through their deeds and their actions.”
A United Methodist Response to the National Climate Assessment
Creation Care Connector, Cindy Haverkamp, reflects on ways for United Methodists to respond to last Friday's National Climate Assessment.
UMVIM: Get the Tools you need to Respond!
By Wendy Riddle
The need for United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) has rarely been greater! Fortunately for you, leader training is taking place...
Volunteer Home Builders Bring Amazing Hope to Okanogan County!
By Cindy Haverkamp with Rosalee Mohney, Wildfires UMVIM Coordinator
When volunteers first began responding for calls to rebuild homes in Okanogan County following the worst...
Early Response Teams, Hurricane Florence and the power of working together in the West
Three back-to-back Early Response Teams are preparing now for week-long missions to Beaufort, North Carolina (Oct 28 - Nov. 18) to support relief efforts helping people impacted by Hurricane Florence. Leadership is shared by members from the PNW and OR-ID Conferences with other team members coming from Cal-Nev, Desert Southwest and Mountain Sky.
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.
