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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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Virtual Advent Choir: Away in a Manger (with Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)

How are people with disabilities included and welcomed in your ministry setting?

Greater Northwest Area extends Zoom support through 2021, Regional Media Center offers free membership to churches

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

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

GNW Innovation Vitality Team offers three learning experiences to equip leaders...

Stress, Loss and Grief training offered to equip laity in supportive...

Dr. Drew Hart offers lecture on racism and the church

Finance Video and Resource List for Clergy changing or starting a...

Church of the Resurrection Offers Annual Leadership Institute as Online Conference

Resource List • Confronting the Sin of Racism Webinar

Understanding Virtual Worship Attendance Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Alaska as Mission District of the...

insideout: What if we focused on abundance?

insideout: Dispelling the Myth of Best Practices