Creation Care

By The Rev. Elmer Bigham | Photos by Pastor Scott Klepach, Jr. Elmer Bigham is the driving force behind a very significant community ministry of...

After a rare tornado struck near Port Orchard just before Christmas, community members were eager to help but in need of assistance with management and assessment. Cindy Haverkamp shares how the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Church's Early Response Team stepped in to help to coordinate and assist with recovery efforts.

By Jesse Love May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. The General Conference Climate Vigil sent a powerful message to delegates and guests: now is the time for...

By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst | Camas United Methodist Church I am still celebrating today! Last week, more than 1000 people participated in a hearing on the...

By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst When you look out the window in a standard American neighborhood, things look pretty good. Get in the car or take...

By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst | Pastor, Camas United Methodist Church On November 14th, the Army Corps of Engineers announced it would not grant an easement...

Global Ministries EarthKeepers training is designed to equip, inspire and network United Methodists seeking to develop or deepen environmental initiatives in their communities. For the first time a EarthKeepers training is being held this week in the Western Jurisdiction with five participants from the PNW in attendance.

By Linda Bloom | Sept. 22, 2014 | NEW YORK (UMNS) Gabriel, who is “almost 5,” was trying to stand patiently with his father, Tim Emmett-Rardin, a...

Many United Methodists, including the Western Jurisdiction Bishops, the General Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Women, the General Board of Global Ministries, and...

Faith leaders from around Washington State recently spoke with Governor Jay Inslee about targeting the state's biggest CO2 emitters to reduce pollution. After their conversation, the...