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Portland FUMC makes, donates 10,000 masks to front-line workers

Oregon-Idaho Conference GNW Communications - January 13, 2021 1

by Sally Blanchard Floral prints, polka dots, cat prints, flannel, and fabric with sequins were...

Numbers that can do harm

Opinion/Editorial Patrick Scriven - January 7, 2021 0

"Let me strongly suggest that these 2020 statistical reports demand and deserve a huge, bold asterisk," writes Patrick Scriven in commentary on the GNW Area News Blog. He notes that the typical process of gathering numbers, planning and assessing the year's ministry requires extra care so that it does no harm.

Remember Jesus’ Humanity, not just his Infancy

Older Adult Ministries GNW Communications - January 6, 2021 0

For his latest post, Rev. Paul Graves shares a letter to his grandchildren reflecting on Christmas and the meaning of incarnation.

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A Christmas Message from Bishop Stanovsky

Bishop's Blog GNW Communications - December 17, 2020 1

Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky offers this pastoral message to the people of the Greater Northwest Area as Christmas approaches at the close of a very long year.

Bishop’s COVID-19 notice #9, Nov. 10, 2020

Bishop's Blog GNW Communications - November 10, 2020 0

The circumstances and risks from COVID-19 vary from place to place and from time...

Bishop Stanovsky’s 2020 AC Episcopal Address

Bishop's Blog GNW Communications - September 21, 2020 0

All three parts of Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky's 2020 Episcopal Address prepared for the...

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PNW Conference obtains $100K UMCOR grant for wildfire recovery

Abundant Health recommendations for #givingTuesday

“Called to Love One Another” video available for group discussions

‘Our Hispanic Latinx community is in survival mode’

How my ‘West Wing’ fanaticism and faith collide

Trailer of “Called to Love One Another” highlights stories of LGBTQ+...

Oak Grove UMC transforms into wildfire shelter for homeless

Elgin UMC faithfully completes 130 years of ministry

Wallowa UMC closes after 144 years of faithful ministry

‘It really was a happy place’