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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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Trailer of “Called to Love One Another” highlights stories of LGBTQ+ work in churches

Alaska Conference replaces its giving Sunday with disaster relief giving to sibling conferences

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

West Salem congregation’s legacy is a community center

‘It really was a happy place’

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

Kennydale, Renton First UMCs merge after years of collaboration

Supporting each other: Stress, grief and loss training opportunity for laity

Abundant Health continues to be initiative of Oregon-Idaho Conference beyond staffing

Gresham’s garden creates connection point with Latinx community

Sage District Superintendent urges caution amid new church-related outbreaks

Virtual sessions honor clergy, work ahead in GNW

In giving gift cards, Gresham UMC pastor understands hunger