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.

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Going the M.I.L.E. Podcast

Through conversation, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth shares stories of calling and ministry in the Greater Northwest (and beyond). Bridgeforth serves as resident bishop of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church.

Inspiring Stories and News

Staying nimble: How PNW Churches store and share disaster relief kits

As UMCOR prepares to close the Sager Brown Depot in 2027 and shift to a distributed relief-kit model, the Pacific Northwest Conference recognizes the moment. After a key Western depot closed in 2020, PNW leaders built a network of church-based supply hubs—keeping kits local, mobilizing volunteers, and staying nimble when disasters strike.

Souper Bowl Food Drive Challenge unites churches in generosity and service

Friendly rivalry met faithful generosity during this year’s Souper Bowl Food Drive Challenge. While the Pacific Northwest Conference led in food collection and New England topped financial giving, churches in both conferences united communities, inspired creativity, and delivered vital support to local food banks and church-based ministries.

Responding together to the floods

As severe flooding impacts communities across Washington State and the Northwest, United Methodists are responding with compassion and urgency. Support immediate relief through the Pacific Northwest Conference Disaster Fund (Advance #352), and strengthen long-term disaster response by giving through UMCOR, helping the church respond here and beyond.