Book for new LSM course beginning May 1. Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. This course meets the required preaching course in the Certified Lay Speaker track […]

  Churches across the Greater Northwest Area are invited attend virtual education event on food insecurity and hunger on May 24 being hosted by Abundant Health Ministries. The featured speaker for this event will be Sharon Thornberry, Columbia Gorge Food Bank manager for the Oregon Food Bank. Register here. Anyone with questions can contact Emilie Kroen: ekroen@yahoo.com.

Change is unfolding in The United Methodist Church: A delayed General Conference until 2024, people from across the spectrum forming new denominations and leaving The UMC, work within the existing United Methodist Church to create positive change and build connections, and more. All of these changes could have an impact on local churches and clergy. […]