Jeremy Narus and Rev. Autumn Kreuger describe their recent journey from Alaska to Florida to serve as UMVIM volunteers and attend Youth 2023. From food pantries to community gardens and communion on the beach, there was a lot to see, learn about and enjoy.
In the days after fires ripped through eastern Washington, destroying hundreds of structures, United Methodists have mobilized to offer their support. Disaster Response coordinators have secured an immediate $10,000 Solidarity Grant from UMCOR.
This Summer, we have seen some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded alongside wildfires and other impacts of climate change. Rev. Laura Baumgartner and Ann Mayer share some of the messages and actions taken this annual conference season with other resources for United Methodists across the GNW Area interested in taking their next step.
Palabra Viviente Iglesia Metodista Unida celebrated the dedication of its new church facility, Centro Palabra Viviente, last Sunday. The celebration followed the conclusion of a busy weekend where the new facility also hosted a gathering of Hispanic/Latinx leaders from across the GNW Area. Patrick Scriven shares the story.
Hispanic/Latinx leaders from the GNW Area participated in our “Encuentro de Lideres” last weekend. PNW Director of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos reflects on a successful gathering that provided an opportunity for deep conversation, support and growth toward inclusive ministry.
This summer, 61 youth and youth workers from across the Greater Northwest Area met in Wapato, WA, for a week of service and learning with new neighbors from the Yakama Nation. With financial and prayerful support from across the area, leaders partnered with the Yakama organization Mending Wings in providing the S.L.A.M. Trip, the first mission experience for many of the youth.
Empowered by connectional support through UMCOR, United Methodists in the PNW Conference have brought hope to those brought low by devastating fires. Rev. Sheila Miranda looks back at some of the important work done responding to wildfires past and present.
Jeremy Narus and Rev. Autumn Kreuger describe their recent journey from Alaska to Florida to serve as UMVIM volunteers and attend Youth 2023. From food pantries to community gardens and communion on the beach, there was a lot to see, learn about and enjoy.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22. Rev. Laura Beville, ministry resource specialist for the Oregon-Idaho Conference, offers lists of resources local churches can take advantage of to honor this important season in the life of the church.
Empowered by connectional support through UMCOR, United Methodists in the PNW Conference have brought hope to those brought low by devastating fires. Rev. Sheila Miranda looks back at some of the important work done responding to wildfires past and present.