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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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New book exploring ‘Sustainable Engagement’ offered as free download for GNW church leaders

GNW Innovation Vitality Team offers three learning experiences to equip leaders for relational community work

Resource List • Confronting the Sin of Racism Webinar

Need an IV, Stat!

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