YOU ARE INVITED to participate in the Circle of Indigenous Ministries Truth-Telling Project, which will focus on building relationships, mutual storytelling and more to bring repentance and healing to Indigenous communities often marginalized and traumatized by the Church.
The Circle of Indigenous Ministries supports Native American and Indigenous churches, fellowships, and ministry partners through resourcing, coaching, consultation, and friendship in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences
Developing mutual, healing, and life-affirming relationships with Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in and outside the church is part of the GNW Area’s ongoing efforts to heal historic trauma and dismantle racism.
Rev. Dr. Allen Buck, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and elder at Great Spirit United Methodist Church in Portland, serves as its director.
Grow the circle
The Circle of Indigenous Ministries is grateful for the financial support that comes from grants provided by The Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences.
Contributing to The Circle of Indigenous Ministries will allow this to be a sustainable ministry committed to life-affirming and healing relationships with Native American and Indigenous peoples.
2025 SLAM Trips
Looking for a summer service experience for your youth? The Greater Northwest Area has a collaborative trip for youth groups that partners with SLAM Trips (Students Learning About Mission) on the Yakama Reservation in Central Washington. This de-colonized mission trip is native-led and focuses on a balance of relationship growing, learning, and service with Yakama elders and community members.