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.

The United Methodist Council of Bishops is taking steps to address the climate crisis in a new training course titled “S...
09/12/2026

The United Methodist Council of Bishops is taking steps to address the climate crisis in a new training course titled “Speaking Up for Climate Action,” specifically designed for United Methodist episcopal leaders. In doing so, the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement says, the bishops are preparing to take a leadership role in protecting and healing our relationship with God’s good creation.

Advent and Christmas Advocacy and Policy Agriculture Annual Conference Annual Conference Coordinator Biodiversity Children and Youth Climate Change Creation Justice Disaster Response Earth Day EarthKeepers Easter Energy Efficiency Engagement Environmental Justice Fossil Fuel Divestment General Confe...

What's at stake for voting rights and democracy this fall? Join a two-part United Methodist webinar Oct. 1-2. Register n...
09/12/2026

What's at stake for voting rights and democracy this fall? Join a two-part United Methodist webinar Oct. 1-2. Register now.

Join us Oct. 1 and 2 for a timely two-part webinar series exploring what is at stake for voting rights, representation, and the future of American democracy.

Lorna Wilson was in her 13th-floor office in the World Trade Center’s North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. The United Methodis...
09/11/2026

Lorna Wilson was in her 13th-floor office in the World Trade Center’s North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. The United Methodist was among the employees who escaped that day as firefighters were rushing in. She promised God that if she survived, she would dedicate her life to serving others. That decision led her to become a Sunday school teacher at Faith United Methodist Church in Staten Island and expand the church’s food pantry.

“I promised God while I was in that building that if you save me, I will serve you,” said Lorna Wilson, who escaped the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001.

A United Methodist pastor was among seven faith leaders arrested Sept. 4 for blockading the entrances to a Vermont build...
09/10/2026

A United Methodist pastor was among seven faith leaders arrested Sept. 4 for blockading the entrances to a Vermont building where workers help immigration agents target their efforts. The clergy insisted their faith compels them to oppose President Donald Trump’s ongoing mass deportation campaign. “I think it is imperative on me, as a faith leader, to proclaim that human beings are not targets and that God is a God of justice and of love,” said the Rev. Rebecca Girrell.

(RNS) — 'I think it is imperative on me, as a faith leader, to proclaim that human beings are not targets and that God is a God of justice and of love,’ said the Rev. Rebecca Girrell, a United Methodist pastor who was among those arrested.

More than 500 church leaders learned about and debated the merits of artificial intelligence at the AI and Church Summit...
09/10/2026

More than 500 church leaders learned about and debated the merits of artificial intelligence at the AI and Church Summit on Aug. 24-27 in Nashville. On the upside, AI possibilities include significant medical advances, reduction of workplace dangers, increased productivity and economic growth. The downside is, well, how about an apocalypse?

More than 500 church leaders learned about and debated the merits of artificial intelligence at the AI and Church Summit Aug. 24-27 in Nashville.

As congregations seek to care well for aging members, good intentions alone are not enough. Justin Black with the Lewis ...
09/09/2026

As congregations seek to care well for aging members, good intentions alone are not enough. Justin Black with the Lewis Center offers practical ways church leaders can organize consistent emotional, practical, and spiritual support so older adults feel connected, respected, and cared for by the whole church community.

Tips for church leaders to organize practical and spiritual support that helps aging adults stay connected and cared for.

Tell your church's big story. Practical tips from UMCom for year-end reports that celebrate ministry, thank volunteers a...
09/09/2026

Tell your church's big story. Practical tips from UMCom for year-end reports that celebrate ministry, thank volunteers and inspire next year's giving.

Learn how to craft an effective year-end report for your church, from finding your why to narrative budgets, testimonials, and design tips.

Eight United Methodist volunteers from three conferences dug through Spokane's ashes to return wedding rings, medals and...
09/08/2026

Eight United Methodist volunteers from three conferences dug through Spokane's ashes to return wedding rings, medals and keepsakes to families who lost everything.

Eight United Methodist Early Response Team volunteers from three annual conferences spent Aug. 28-30 in Spokane's Old Trails area, sifting ash to recover ceramics, coins, medals and keepsakes for four households after the Spokane Complex fires. Covenant and Audubon Park UMCs fed the team daily. Gift...

For many Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom, Sunday worship is more than a weekly gathering; it is a moment of rec...
09/06/2026

For many Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom, Sunday worship is more than a weekly gathering; it is a moment of reconnection. They hear Scripture proclaimed in Shona, sing hymns that shaped their faith and worship alongside people who understand the joys and struggles of building a life far from home. As the United Methodist United Kingdom District prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, its story offers a powerful witness to how faith travels with people.

The United Methodist Church’s growing United Kingdom District demonstrates that when faith crosses borders, it does not lose its roots.

The Rev. Matthew Smith, pastor of Cedarville and Warren United Methodist churches in the Northern Illinois Conference, r...
09/05/2026

The Rev. Matthew Smith, pastor of Cedarville and Warren United Methodist churches in the Northern Illinois Conference, recently returned from a renewal leave. One question he was asked is, “Was it a nice vacation?” He writes that while he found moments of rest and joy, renewal leave is much deeper than a vacation. “It is intentional time set aside to reconnect with God, renew one’s calling and return to ministry with fresh spiritual, emotional and intellectual strength.”

I recently returned from a renewal leave. One question I’ve been asked is, "Was it a nice vacation?" The answer is yes—I found moments of rest and joy. But renewal leave is much deeper than a vacation. It is intentional time set aside to reconnect with God, renew one's calling, and return to min...

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