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Applications open for Youth & Young Adult Voting Members of 2020 PNW Annual Conference Session

Pacific Northwest Conference GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

The 2020 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Session offers a special opportunity for young...

Puyallup, Summit UMC’s merge, celebrate ‘A Leap of Faith’

News GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

Already collaborating in online worship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Puyallup United Methodist Church and nearby Summit UMC in Tacoma voted to merge as together as one church. Nearly unanimous votes from both congregations affirmed the change.

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

Greater Northwest Area GNW Communications - July 20, 2020 0

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.

Bishop Stanovsky offers candid insights on episcopal responsibility and authority amid COVID-19 church closures

Greater Northwest Area GNW Communications - May 13, 2020 0

Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky offered her personal insights on both the...

Bishop’s COVID-19 Notice #6, May 13, 2020

Bishop's Blog GNW Communications - May 13, 2020 0

Worship Suspension and Building Closures Extended through June 15, 2020As bishop...

Bishop’s COVID-19 Notice #3, March 24, 2020

Bishop's Blog GNW Communications - March 24, 2020 0

“Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”...

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

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

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

Sage District Superintendent urges caution amid new church-related outbreaks

Resource List • Confronting the Sin of Racism Webinar

Bishop calls on to individuals to make masks for local churches

Bishop Stanovsky offers candid insights on episcopal responsibility and authority amid...

GNW Shared Annual Conference canceled for 2020, fall gatherings anticipated to...

You are invited to celebrate Easter Together with the Greater Northwest...

Portland FUMC fills community need for masks

Deer Park pastors deliver “Hymn of Promise” to parishioners

Greater NW Cabinet continues to #ResistHarm with MLK reflection

Leadership changes in Oregon-Idaho Conference, Greater NW Area Cabinet