About the Pacific Northwest Conference
The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church is called to be a community, diverse and united in God’s saving love, sent out in vital life-giving ministry for and with Jesus Christ. We are one of three Conferences served by the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area and its Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth. Learn more.
Bishop Bridgeforth announces appointments to Crest to Coast Superintendency Team to start July of 2026
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth has announced the future appointment of Rev. Katie Ladd and Rev. Bruce Smith to a superintendency team serving the Crest to Coast District beginning in 2026. The superintendency appointments are part of a broader shift toward collaborative, part-time superintendency.
United Methodist Church and Nez Perce Tribe celebrate Land Return
Recently, the PNW Conference of The United Methodist Church formally returned the historic Lapwai church property to the Nez Perce Tribe. Church and tribal leaders gathered for a moving celebration of prayer, song, and shared history — honoring the past and looking ahead to how the site will continue to serve the community in new ways.
Your Vote Matters – Understanding the four UMC Constitutional Amendments
At our 2025 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Session in June, lay and clergy members will vote on four constitutional amendments that will shape the future of our denomination. Patrick Scriven offers an overview of what will be considered with links to more information on each amendment.
