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.
Applications open for Civil Rights and Blues Pilgrimage
Young adults ages 18 to 35 in United Methodist campus, camping and retreat, or local church ministries in the Greater Northwest Area can apply for a Civil Rights and Blues Pilgrimage through Mississippi, July 17-25, 2027, led by the Rev. Justin White and the Rev. Katie Ladd. Stops include Emmett Till sites and Fannie Lou Hamer’s home. The trip costs $300 with support from the Ministry opportunity Fund, and ends in Memphis. Applications close Nov. 30.
United Methodist Early Response Team serves Spokane families after wildfires
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. Gifts to PNW Advance #352 support the recovery ahead.
2026 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Report
Under the theme “Love Boldly,” the 153rd PNW Annual Conference gathered June 23–25 in Spokane Valley. Members elected 2028 General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates, approved clergy benefits legislation, celebrated New Connections UMC’s merger, ordained five clergy, commissioned one, and endorsed the “No Hate in WA State” campaign. A special session will address the unfinished 2027 budget.