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Undeserved love at the Thanksgiving Table

As Thanksgiving gatherings bring together people with anxieties, divisions, and unspoken tensions, Rev. Paul Graves invites us to consider the transformative power of undeserved love. Drawing on stories from the Gospels and Jonah, he challenges us to move beyond worthiness and embrace God’s radical hospitality.

“We’re On Solar Power!” Celebration at Methow Valley UMC

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S.L.A.M. Trips – K’wya-am-timt = Honesty, being truthful

Each summer, youth from United Methodist churches across the Greater Northwest Area join S.L.A.M. Trips on the Yakama Reservation to learn, serve, and grow in faith. The 2025 theme, K’wya-am-timt (“honesty”), invited participants to face hard truths and listen deeply to Indigenous voices. Save the dates for July 28 – July 3, 2026, and read on to learn more.

Caring for God’s creation: 17 EarthKeepers commissioned across the Greater Northwest

Recently commissioned Global Ministries EarthKeepers completed training in environmental stewardship and faithful action. This cohort included EarthKeepers from both the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences, who are now developing community-based creation care projects. A recording of the commissioning service is now available for congregations and individuals to watch.

UMC Bishops finish canvassing of amendments; all four are ratified

The United Methodist Council of Bishops has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2024 General Conference. All four amendments were ratified.
Disaster Preparedness & Response

Connecting Neighbors workshop builds preparedness in the PNW

The Pacific Northwest Conference trained new Connecting Neighbors disaster preparedness Ambassadors during a UMCOR-led workshop at Edmonds UMC. Participants from churches and community groups learned practical ways to strengthen resilience before disaster strikes. “Planning ahead reduces recovery time and helps save lives and protect property,” said Kathy Bryson, PNWUMC Disaster Response Coordinator.
Creation Care

New video resource on community microgrids, a first step in becoming a resilience hub

Several PNW churches are exploring ways to become resilience hubs—trusted community spaces that support neighbors before, during, and after emergencies. A key step is developing community microgrids through solar and battery storage. The Clean Energy Group’s new video explains how, offering a great starting point for congregations considering this vital form of climate and disaster preparedness.
Circle of Indigenous Ministries

An invitation to walk the Good Road together

From The Circle of Indigenous Ministries Greetings, Relatives! We are...
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Creation Care

Caring for God’s creation: 17 EarthKeepers commissioned across the Greater Northwest

Recently commissioned Global Ministries EarthKeepers completed training in environmental stewardship and faithful action. This cohort included EarthKeepers from both the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences, who are now developing community-based creation care projects. A recording of the commissioning service is now available for congregations and individuals to watch.
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’Tis the season to be cautious

The holiday season invites generosity—and, unfortunately, scammers. Learn how churches can protect members, ministries, and year-end giving by recognizing modern cyber threats and taking simple steps that keep our digital doors as safe as our physical ones.
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