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A pre-Covid-19 plan to initiate a 'Day of Kindness' on August 1st was almost derailed. Penny Burns shares how Willapa UMC, with the help of a Fund for Families grant from the PNW Conference, sparked tangible generosity across their community.

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Get certified in Ministry with People with Disabilities

By Rev. Harriet Wilkin Even though we are mostly meeting online for...

Disaster Preparedness & Response

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United Methodists Respond to 2020 Washington Wildfires

Last weekend, the Rev. David Valera...

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Ethnic Ministries

Hispanic Heritage Month (USA)

By Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

GNW Communications - September 15, 2020 0

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Oak Grove UMC transforms into wildfire shelter for homeless

It took less than five hours on...

Kristen Caldwell - September 15, 2020 1

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Latest posts from the Greater NW Innovation Vitality Team

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Church & Society

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Resource List • Confronting the Sin of Racism Webinar

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Greater Northwest Area

Need an IV, Stat!

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Rev. Dr. William Gibson shares how the Greater NW's Innovation Vitality Team is "collaborating for a new vital church — one that empowers younger, queer, and people of color." That collaboration is impacting both New projects and revitalization work.

Innovation Vitality Team

Dr. LaVerne Lewis joins Innovation Vitality Team as Associate Director of Innovation for a New Church

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Dr. LaVerne Lewis is the newest member...

Alaska Conference

Greater Northwest Area

Bishop Stanovsky announces dates for Annual Conferences to meet remotely online in September

Bishop Elaine Stanovsky has announced dates for Annual Conference sessions in September to consider essential business. Participants will meet remotely online with the gatherings live-streamed.

Patrick Scriven - July 9, 2020 0

Alaska Conference

Supporting each other: Stress, grief and loss training opportunity for laity

In this current season, we recognize that...

Kristen Caldwell - June 18, 2020 0

Alaska Conference

Sage District Superintendent urges caution amid new church-related outbreaks

With outbreaks happening in communities in eastern Oregon and Idaho due to large (non-United Methodist) church gatherings, Sage District Superintendent Rev. Karen Hernandez is urging her churches to carefully examine the Reimagining Life Together guidelines from the Greater Northwest Area before pushing to re-open church buildings.

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Oregon-Idaho Conference

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Oak Grove UMC transforms into wildfire shelter for homeless

It took less than five hours on...

Kristen Caldwell - September 15, 2020 1

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Elgin UMC faithfully completes 130 years of ministry

The history of Elgin United Methodist Church...

Kristen Caldwell - September 14, 2020 0

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Wallowa UMC closes after 144 years of faithful ministry

When Peggy Gentle and her family arrived...

Kristen Caldwell - September 1, 2020 1

Pacific Northwest Conference

Disaster Preparedness & Response

00:04:17

United Methodists Respond to 2020 Washington Wildfires

Last weekend, the Rev. David Valera...

GNW Communications - September 24, 2020 0

Ethnic Ministries

Hispanic Heritage Month (USA)

By Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

GNW Communications - September 15, 2020 0

Pacific Northwest Conference

What are you doing to meet this moment?

A version of this post originally appeared...

GNW Communications - September 3, 2020 0

Videos

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Stress, Loss and Grief training offered to equip laity in supportive work amid dual pandemics

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Recently, several lay-led groups across the Greater Northwest Area collaborated in putting together and hosting a Zoom training on stress, loss and grief. A recording of that training, along with resources for using it, are provided.

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Dr. Drew Hart offers lecture on racism and the church

Oregon-Idaho Conference GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

In July 2020, Dr. Drew G. I. Hart visited Boise, Idaho, for...

Finance Video and Resource List for Clergy changing or starting a new appointment

Finances GNW Communications - July 15, 2020 0

A video has been created to help new or transitioning pastors in...

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Prayers of Lament – 2020 PNW Clergy Session

Church & Society GNW Communications - June 17, 2020 0

During the 2020 Pacific Northwest Conference Clergy Session held June 10th...

New statistics provide snapshot of Korean United Methodists September 25, 2020
The project, 10 years in the making, shows that Korean clergy are younger on average than previously thought and reveals a significant gender gap in appointments to Korean churches.
Sheltering in Love grant alleviates hunger September 25, 2020
More than 350 people in the four conferences of the Nigeria Episcopal Area benefitted from COVID-19 food assistance.
Young elder numbers near historic low September 24, 2020
United Methodist clergy age study shows modest growth period has been followed by drops in the number of both men and women elders under age 35.
Groundbreaking first step for Nigerian church radio September 23, 2020
A groundbreaking ceremony is the first step in bringing Grace Radio to Taraba State. The project is an initiative of the church in Nigeria in partnership with United Methodist Communications.

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00:48:03

Stress, Loss and Grief training offered to equip laity in supportive work amid dual pandemics

Greater Northwest Area GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

01:07:11

Dr. Drew Hart offers lecture on racism and the church

Oregon-Idaho Conference GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

In July 2020, Dr. Drew G. I. Hart visited Boise, Idaho, for...

Finance Video and Resource List for Clergy changing or starting a new appointment

Finances GNW Communications - July 15, 2020 0

A video has been created to help new or transitioning pastors in...

Church of the Resurrection Offers Annual Leadership Institute as Online Conference

Press Release GNW Communications - July 13, 2020 0

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection announced today that registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2020, held online September 24-25, in an online format.

Some thoughts for Local Church Pastors needing to explain why The United Methodist Church didn’t just split up

By Patrick Scriven

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COVID-19

Best Practices for Church Cleaning and Management

At some point, public COVID-19-related health restrictions will ease and church buildings will open in some fashion. Larry Johnson, Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator for the Oregon-Idaho Conference, shares how his local church is assessing their need for cleaning along with helpful CDC Guidelines for disinfecting your facility.

GNW Communications - April 20, 2020 0

General Conference

As New 2020 Restrictions Loom, Western Jurisdiction Bishops Pledge Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Clergy, Seek Support

Western bishops lead with grace, not persecution. Active United Methodist Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction announce their intention to set aside complaints against clergy accused of being gay or performing LGBTQ+ weddings; urge others to join them. #UMC4All

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