Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church

Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church The Greater Northwest Episcopal Area offers leadership to United Methodists in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

The Greater Northwest Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church is the largest geographic episcopal area in the United States. It includes the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences and the Alaska United Methodist Conference. The Greater Northwest Episcopal Area is one of five areas that comprise the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church. The church has five jurisd

iction in the United States and also includes three Central Conferences in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.

Registration is now open for Exploration 2026, which is scheduled Nov. 6-8 in Orlando, Florida. The vocational discernme...
06/11/2026

Registration is now open for Exploration 2026, which is scheduled Nov. 6-8 in Orlando, Florida. The vocational discernment retreat organized by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry is for adults 18 and older who are considering a call to serve in clergy or lay ministry.

Explore your call to ministry at Exploration 2026, a UMC discernment retreat offering guidance, community, and next steps.

Leaders of Methodist denominations in Africa gathered to discuss challenges on the continent and strengthen cooperation....
06/10/2026

Leaders of Methodist denominations in Africa gathered to discuss challenges on the continent and strengthen cooperation. During the Africa Methodist Council heads of conferences meeting, the group pledged “to stand prophetically for justice, peace, truth and holistic human dignity.” Bishops Ande I. Emmanuel, Daniel Wandabula and Rosemarie Wenner represented The United Methodist Church at the meeting.

Wesleyan leaders discuss challenges on the continent and applaud the impact of social amenities run by the church.

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church hosted its third annual Pre-Pride Palooza on June 6, welcoming LGBTQ+ yo...
06/09/2026

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church hosted its third annual Pre-Pride Palooza on June 6, welcoming LGBTQ+ youth and allies for an afternoon of tie-dye, pizza, and community. Organized with Called to Love, the event is part of a series supporting Gender and Sexuality Alliance students across the region — offering safe space, new friendships, and a reminder that all are seen, valued, and loved.

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church hosted its third annual Pre-Pride Palooza on June 6, welcoming LGBTQ+ youth and allies for an afternoon of tie-dye, pizza, and community. Organized with Called to Love, the event is part of a series supporting Gender and Sexuality Alliance students acr...

Almost 700 students from 21 African countries graduated from Africa University on June 6 in a ceremony that featured the...
06/09/2026

Almost 700 students from 21 African countries graduated from Africa University on June 6 in a ceremony that featured the first cohort of the online Global Campus and a record number of students with the highest academic honor. With the graduating class of 2026, the number of Africa University alumni exceeds 13,000, including five United Methodist bishops now serving in Africa.

The United Methodist university’s 32nd commencement celebrated students from 21 countries and the first graduates from its online Global Campus.

The United Methodist Church and The United Church of Canada have approved an interim covenant affirming each other's cle...
06/08/2026

The United Methodist Church and The United Church of Canada have approved an interim covenant affirming each other's clergy and opening the door to full communion, with a formal proposal planned for both denominations' 2028 assemblies. The agreement reflects growing United Methodist migrant communities in Canada, including First UMC of Canada in British Columbia — led by the Rev. Norman Feliciano and part of the Pacific Northwest Conference.

The United Methodist Church and United Church of Canada have formed an interim covenant with the goal of full communion. Driving the move is increased migration to Canada.

Multiple opportunities await in Lay Servant Ministries (LSM)! Upcoming courses on Zoom are open to laity throughout the ...
06/08/2026

Multiple opportunities await in Lay Servant Ministries (LSM)! Upcoming courses on Zoom are open to laity throughout the Greater Northwest and Mountain Sky areas. To participate, you'll need to purchase the course book, complete all readings and assignments, and engage fully in all five sessions with both audio and video active. Check out the courses and find the right fit for you.

Multiple opportunities await in Lay Servant Ministries (LSM)! Upcoming courses on Zoom are open to laity throughout the Greater Northwest and Mountain Sky areas. To participate, you'll need to purchase the course book, complete all readings and assignments, and engage fully in all five sessions with...

The Mountain Sky Conference’s geography of mountains, canyons and high desert is becoming part of a larger invitation. T...
06/06/2026

The Mountain Sky Conference’s geography of mountains, canyons and high desert is becoming part of a larger invitation. Through a conference-wide initiative called Spiritual Geography, Mountain Sky leaders are exploring how the land itself can become a place of ministry. One visible expression of that vision is Mountain Sky Trekking.

In the Mountain Sky Conference, geography is never just backdrop. It is mountain passes and high desert, canyon and prairie, river bend and alpine ...

When the Nairobi District superintendent started his United Methodist appointment two years ago, he had no churches or m...
06/06/2026

When the Nairobi District superintendent started his United Methodist appointment two years ago, he had no churches or members. Now, there are nine congregations in four circuits, and membership has grown to more than 1,400. The Rev. Antony Maiga says evangelism and community outreach have been key.

When the Nairobi District superintendent started his United Methodist appointment two years ago, he had no churches or members. Now, there are nine congregations in four circuits, and membership has grown to more than 1,400.

The Methodist Church was intimately involved in the passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1964 and the Voting Rights Bill ...
06/04/2026

The Methodist Church was intimately involved in the passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1964 and the Voting Rights Bill of 1965, writes the Rev. Lovett H. Weems Jr. That support came even before the elimination of the segregated Central Jurisdiction with the 1968 formation of The United Methodist Church. Weems offers historical context for the recent debates over redistricting.

Reliving the Post Reconstruction Backlash

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