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Prophetic Narratives for leaders in COVID-times

Clergy Wellness GNW Communications - June 4, 2020 0

In the great stories of our faith, God provides sustenance to those faithfully at work. In a post on clergy wellness, Sue Magrath reminds us that God also "has our back," encouraging us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the hard work we've been able to do already.

GNW Camping & Retreat Ministries cancel summer programming due to COVID-19

Alaska Conference Kristen Caldwell - June 4, 2020 0

In an effort to “Do No Harm” in the midst of a pandemic,...

PNW Conference Board of Church & Society releases statement on racism, call to church action

Church & Society GNW Communications - June 4, 2020 0

June 3, 2020 Dear Siblings in the Way of...

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

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

New Expression of Methodism

Summer interns serving communities across Greater NW

Greater Northwest Area leaders take steps toward an inclusive future together

Special Pre-Inhabit Conference training offered to help UMC leaders to make...

Shift Happens: The Value of Unlearning and Relearning

An Ordinary Revival has started…

Breaking Down Walls: Reframing Affinity

It’s Time to Innovate for Change

insideout: What if we focused on abundance?

insideout: Dispelling the Myth of Best Practices

Insideout: Discover, Claim, Live

Recovering Vision: Getting to why?

Creating Space