Abundant Health Ministries is holding a virtual learning event for GNW churches on May 24 to talk about food insecurity with guest speaker Sharon Thornberry from the Oregon Food Bank.

40+ hours enthralled by a video game has Patrick Scriven wondering what the church could learn from this level of engagement. He shares 4 takeaways for consideration by faith communities interested in inspiring the same type of interest in Christian life.

Announcing a new discernment process in anticipation of possible episcopal elections in November, the Western Jurisdiction's Committee on the Episcopacy is inviting interested persons to put their name forward. Others can also submit the name of someone they would like to encourage to think about this role.

United Methodist Women have taken a new name – United Women in Faith – to better reflect how they answer their calling today. They remain women of passion and power, united by God's love in our mission to support women, children and youth. The change includes a new logo and an array of new and improved programs to nurture current members and welcome new women to join to put their love in action.

Incorporating the theme "Called to be: Alert, Faithful, Brave, Love" designer Kylie Nelson out of Eugene created a piece of artwork that will serve as the logo for Greater Northwest Area annual conference sessions in 2022.