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.
2026 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Report
Under the theme “Love Boldly,” the 153rd PNW Annual Conference gathered June 23–25 in Spokane Valley with Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth presiding. 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.
Inspiring United Methodists: #PNWAC26 presents four #BeUMC Awards
United Methodists surpass $1 Million in disaster recovery support in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest Conference is administering more than $1 million in disaster recovery funding across Washington State. A new $675,000 UMCOR Recovery Grant will support long-term recovery efforts for survivors of the December 2025 floods across 16 counties and tribal nations, funding Disaster Case Management staff in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. The conference is also supporting survivors of the 2023 Spokane wildfires.